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2024 Kate Sheppard Cup
The 2024 Kate Sheppard Cup was New Zealand's women's 30th annual knockout football competition. This was the sixth year that the competition was known by the Kate Sheppard Cup, or ''New Zealand Football Foundation Kate Sheppard Cup'' for sponsorship purposes, after previously being known as the Women's Knockout Cup since its establishment. The cup had thirteen different winners lift the trophy over its 29-year history with Lynn-Avon United A.F.C., Lynn-Avon United from Auckland being the most successful and Western Springs AFC, Western Springs being the holders prior to the 2024 competition. The 2024 competition had four rounds before quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. Competition ran in three regions (northern, central/capital, southern) until the quarter-finals, from which stage the draw was open. In all, 53 teams entered the competition. Results Preliminary round All matches were played over Anzac Day, Anzac weekend (25–28 April 2024). ;Northern Region ;Central Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Springs AFC
Western Springs AFC is an association football club in Westmere, Auckland. Western Springs AFC is one of New Zealand's largest clubs. Both the Senior Women's and Senior Men's teams currently play in the Northern League. The Western Springs' home ground is at Seddon Field on Meola Road in Westmere and also play home games at Cox's Bay, Walker Park and Eastdale Reserve. History The current club was formed in 1989, but its history stretches back to 1924 and the foundation of Comrades FC. This team amalgamated with Grey Lynn FC in 1952, briefly becoming Grey Lynn Comrades United, before renaming to Grey Lynn United in 1954. In 1986 this team combined with the New Zealand branch of the Celtic Supporters Club to form Grey Lynn Celtic. It was this team which combined with Point Chevalier AFC (founded 1949) to become Western Springs Association Football Club in 1989. Controversies In May 2023, the women's team had a game postponed and played several games in kits with no logos due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |