U-23 - Ruawhare hits double on return

Words: ACFC Media

Saturday 11 March 2023

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Auckland City FC U-23 began their pre-season friendly schedule with a six goal thriller against Western Springs U-23 at Seddon Fields today.

New U-23 coach Valerio Raccuglia saw his team come back from a goal down to take the lead before eventually conceding a third and final equaliser in his team's first real hit out of the summer.

Goalscorers for City included two for Jeremiah Ruawhare and one from Caleb Moosebally from almost halfway.

Ruawhare, back from the US, was a key part of the U-23 side that won the inaugural Lotto NRFL U-23 Premier Division under former coach Kris Bright in 2021.

Auckland City FC U-23 compete in the Lotto NRFL U-23 Premier Division, a competition they have won twice in a row.

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"It was our first friendly together and I was very happy with the work and attitude of the players.

"We took the lead and fell behind but we showed a lot of improvement especially towards the end of the game," Raccuglia said.

Auckland City FC U-23 have another pre-season game when they face West Auckland Kiwi True Blues FC next Thursday at Brains Park, Kelston.

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Match Result
Pre-season friendly
Saturday 11 March 2023
Western Springs U-23 3
Auckland City FC U-23 3 (Jeremiah RUAWHARE 2, Caleb MOOSEBALLY)
HT: 1-1.

AC: 2. Louie DANIELSON, Jeremiah RUAWHARE, Caleb MOOSEBALLY, Ethan FOO, Jeremy FOO, Woody WILSON, Rayan TAYEB, Mario YUGOVICH, Dynal WINSTANLEY, Riley SEXTON, Stipe UKICH, Petram HASSAN, Sam CLEGG, Luke SPURR, Jhon RODRIGUEZ, Yohanes CISAIE, Tom ROKURODA, Lucas DUNCAN, Nick EVANS.

COACH: Valerio RACCUGLIA