Lower Hutt City Reserves vs The Island Bay Alts FC
0 - 5
09 August 2025 · Capital Football<br>Capital 2
Away league match played on 09 August 2025.
Kicked off at 12:00 PM
0-5
vs Lower Hutt City Reserves
Away league match
In a commanding display, The Island Bay Alts FC triumphed over Lower Hutt City Reserves with a resounding 5-0 victory in their league encounter at Fraser Park on 9 August 2025. The match kicked off at midday, with referee Tim Mepham overseeing the proceedings.
The scoring opened early in the match when Jack Scott found the back of the net in the 10th minute, capitalising on a short pass from Gary Byrne inside the box. Just three minutes later, Scott struck again, this time benefiting from a corner delivered by Harry Demetriou, resulting in a goalmouth scramble that saw him double the lead.
The relentless pressure from The Island Bay Alts continued, and in the 20th minute, David Moffat scored the third goal, receiving a well-placed assist from Gary Byrne. Moffat's clinical finishing showcased the team's attacking prowess. However, the match took a brief pause for a moment of concern when Bryan Diaz received a yellow card for a bad tackle in the 21st minute, but this did little to dampen the team's spirits.
Moffat was not finished yet; he converted a penalty in the 23rd minute, after being fouled in the box, with Jack Scott providing the assist. Just five minutes later, Moffat struck again, completing his brace with another assist from Byrne, making it 5-0 and leaving Lower Hutt City Reserves reeling.
As the first half drew to a close, The Island Bay Alts had established a commanding lead, and the teams headed into the break with the scoreline reflecting the home side's dominance.
The second half saw tactical changes for The Island Bay Alts, starting with Euan Alexander replacing Aaron Fed in the 65th minute. This substitution aimed to maintain the team's defensive solidity while allowing for fresh legs in the midfield. Chris Beattie then came on for Harry Demetriou in the 72nd minute, further reinforcing the midfield as the Alts sought to control the game.
In the 82nd minute, Bryan Diaz was forced off due to injury, making way for James Cane, who was brought on to ensure the team maintained its momentum. Despite the substitutions, the score remained unchanged as The Island Bay Alts comfortably saw out the match, securing a comprehensive victory.
Jack Scott's standout performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade, having played a pivotal role in the team's attacking success. The Island Bay Alts FC will take great confidence from this emphatic win as they continue their league campaign.