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Coastal Spirit

11-23 09:00

1 - 0

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Western Springs AFC

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Match Info

Coastal Spirit edged out Western Springs AFC 1-0 in a tightly contested New Zealand Football Championship match on November 23, 2025. The solitary goal, scored in the second half, was enough for Coastal Spirit to secure a valuable three points at home in the 09:00 kickoff. The match overview highlights a game of few clear chances, decided by a moment of individual quality. The match process was cagey, with both teams canceling each other out for large periods. The decisive moment arrived around the hour mark when a Coastal Spirit winger cut inside and unleashed a low drive that found the bottom corner. Western Springs pressed for an equalizer in the final stages but found the home defense resolute, with the Coastal Spirit goalkeeper making one crucial late save to preserve the clean sheet. The key incident was a disallowed goal for Western Springs for a marginal offside call, which sparked controversy but was upheld after a brief consultation. This result provided a vital boost for Coastal Spirit's mid-table aspirations, while leaving Western Springs to reflect on a lack of cutting edge in the final third.