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Injuries bite as Swifts suffer

Jul 25, 2021

With more senior players seemingly injured than fit, it was another tough weekend for Matamata Swifts’ football teams. Comag Matamata Swifts shipped late goals again to come out on the wrong side of a 4-2 score line at Huntly Thistle, while Waharoa Transport Swifts...

Wild weather whacks Swifts

Jul 18, 2021

The weekend’s wild weather didn’t stop local football from continuing, but it was a bleak couple of days on the results front for all four of Matamata Swifts senior teams. All three men’s teams played at home on Saturday, with Comag Matamata Swifts WaiBOP Premiership...

Walker hat trick caps fine day at the Domain

Jul 4, 2021

Comag Matamata Swifts pushed themselves closer towards mid-table security on Saturday thanks to a comfortable 4-1 home win over Tauranga City. Chris Walker led the way with his second hat trick of the season, while popular centre back, Blair Griffiths grabbed his...

Football defies weather gods

Jun 20, 2021

Comag Matamata Swifts and Challenge Matamata Ladies both came through stiff, but different, examinations at the weekend to each secure a valuable three points. For the Swifts, it was a case of keeping their heads in the game for the full, frustrating 90 minutes...

Hard fought footballing weekend

Jun 13, 2021

Comag Matamata Swifts and Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies were both defeated at home over the weekend while, on the road, Waharoa Transport Swifts Reserves picked up a handy win and Fez Kebab Swifts 3rds went down. Saturday’s WaiBOP Premiership match at the Domain...

Swifts win as game ended early

Jun 6, 2021

Comag Matamata Swifts ended their recent poor run on Saturday, defeating Ngongotaha 5-3 in a match that finished prematurely due to an injury that required an ambulance to be called on to the Domain. The Swifts were rampant during the opening quarter hour, scoring...

Full house of results for Swifts teams

May 30, 2021

Matamata Swifts’ senior men’s teams racked up a full house of results on Saturday following a win, a draw and a defeat. Comag Matamata Swifts continued their lean recent run after two late goals led to their demise at West Hamilton, while Waharoa Transport Swifts...

Bleak weekend for Swifts

May 23, 2021

Matamata Swifts’ senior football teams suffered four defeats from four games in what was a bleak weekend, results wise, for the club. While there thirteen goals in two games at the Domain over the weekend, neither Comag Matamata Swifts or Challenge Matamata Swifts...

Swifts out of cup as Ladies tighten grip on top spot

May 16, 2021

It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes for Matamata Swifts’ senior teams as Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies picked up another victory on Sunday, while all three men’s teams suffered defeat the day before. Comag Matamata Swifts took a pragmatic approach to their...

Swifts Ladies keep winning as Swifts stumble

May 9, 2021

It was a case of two contrasting matches over two days at the Matamata Domain for Matamata Swifts top teams last weekend. On Sunday, Challenge Matamata Swifts Ladies secured another clean sheet as the team kept pace at the top of Waikato Division 1, but on Saturday,...

SPDP – Term 2, 2021

May 3, 2021

Matamata-Piako, Thames Valley and South Waikato youngsters can sign up now for the term 2 Swifts Player Development Programme (SPDP). The SPDP is being run by the Ricki Herbert Football Academy in partnership with Matamata Swifts AFC. Players can sign up HERE. You...

Swifts held while Ladies win big

May 2, 2021

Matamata Swifts’ senior football teams have completed an unbeaten weekend, with the Swifts and reserves drawing their matches on Saturday and the Ladies hammering Otorohanga on Sunday. Comag Matamata Swifts returned from Taupo following a 1-1 draw more disappointed...