Cup finals live on SKY Sport

August 29, 2019

New Zealand Football is pleased to announce the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup and NZ Football Foundation Kate Sheppard Cup finals will both be shown live on SKY Sport.

Coastal Spirit will take on Eastern Suburbs in the Kate Sheppard Cup final with kick off from 12pm.

Coastal Spirit, who defeated Wellington United 1-0 after captain Chloe Jones scored in extra-time in the semi-finals, are playing in their first Kate Sheppard Cup final since winning the competition in 2013.

They will take on Eastern Suburbs who have been to the final twice (2005, 2017) but never lifted the trophy.

The Lily Whites, who earlier this year won the Lotto NRFL Women’s Premier League, earned their place in the final by defeating Hamilton Wanderers 2-1 in extra-time.

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Melville United will face Napier City Rovers in the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup final, which is kicking off at 3pm.

The Sam Wilkinson-coached team defeated Bay Olympic 2-0 away from home to book their place in the final.

Melville United has never won the Chatham Cup but last made the final in 2003.

Napier City Rovers overcame 2017 Chatham Cup champions Onehunga Sports 2-1 in extra-time to book their third final in the past nine years.

Rovers are four-time Chatham Cup winners.

The National Cup Finals Day is $10 for adults and free for children under the age of 16.

Match Details

NZ Football Foundation Kate Sheppard Cup Final
Coastal Spirit vs Eastern Suburbs
Sunday 8 September, 12pm
North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

ISPS Handa Chatham Cup Final
Melville United vs Napier City Rovers
Sunday 8 September, 3pm
North Harbour Stadium, Auckland

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