Melville United have won the three-day NZ Masters Games 11-a-side football tournament for players over 50.
The side went unbeaten through the Whanganui tournament, conceding only one goal.
The final, against Kiwi Masters, was decided by a second-half penalty scored by Jason Chewins.
Goalscorers for Melville at the tournament were Shane Comber (4), Chewins (3), Julian Ford (2) and Daryl Ward (2).
Main photo: The gold medal winners. Photo: Melville United AFC.
Masters Games winners
Men’s 35+
1st – Capital Hearts 35s
2nd – New Plymouth Rangers 35’s
3rd – Wangas Reunited
Men’s 45+
1st – Capital Hearts 45s
2nd – New Plymouth Rangers 45s
3rd – Beercelona
Men’s 50+
1st – Melville United AFC
2nd – Kiwi Masters
3rd – WSAFC – Western Springs AFC Evergreenz
Women’s 27+
1st – Mayhem
2nd – Lakes Ladies
3rd – Taupo Shots and Giggles
Women’s 27+ Amateur
1st – Te Whaea Starters
2nd – Whanganui Athletic Chef’s Choice
3rd – Chaotic Queens
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