Waterside Karori 0 – 3 Wellington Olympic
New Zealand Central Premier League | 23 May 2026, 10:30 local time

Match Overview

Wellington Olympic extended their unbeaten run in the Central Premier League with a dominant 3-0 away victory over Waterside Karori at the Karori Park turf. The visitors were clinical in front of goal and solid at the back, earning a well‑deserved clean sheet that keeps them firmly in contention for the title.

Early Breakthrough Sets Tone

Olympic needed just 12 minutes to open the scoring. A quick counter‑attack down the right flank ended with captain Tommy Lee crossing low for striker Jordan Cross, who swept a first‑time finish past the helpless home keeper. Karori struggled to settle on a slick surface, and Olympic doubled their lead in the 34th minute when midfielder Sam Fulton unleashed a dipping volley from 25 yards that crashed in off the crossbar.

Second Half Control

Waterside Karori improved after the interval, pushing forward with more urgency. They created a handful of half‑chances, but Olympic keeper Reuben Hall was equal to everything — particularly a sharp low save from Benji Taia in the 67th minute. Any hopes of a Karori comeback were extinguished in the 78th minute when Olympic substitute Kyle Manley headed home from a corner to make it 3-0.

Standout Performers

• Sam Fulton – Scored a spectacular goal and ran the midfield with excellent passing range.
• Jordan Cross – A constant menace up front, took his goal well and forced several saves.
• Reuben Hall – Crucial clean sheet, made three important stops including one‑on‑one save.

Table Implications

Wellington Olympic’s win lifts them within two points of league leaders Napier City Rovers, with a game in hand. For Waterside Karori, the defeat leaves them in seventh place, still searching for consistency after a promising start to the season. Olympic’s depth and defensive organisation suggest they will be a force in the run‑in to the Central Premier League title race.