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Franklin United move to a share of top spot in the Men’s Northern Conference after a convincing 4-0 win over local rivals Beachlands Maraetai AFC on Saturday.

Mohammed Shah continued his goal-scoring run, while Tim Richardson, Kavi Kumar and an own goal provided the other scoring.

Manurewa AFC got back to winning ways in the Northern League thanks to a 4-0 win over Takapuna FC.

Ronaldo Munoz scored a late double while Nicola Bobadilla and Boon Ozawa also found the back of the net.

Manukau United put in a brave effort against Eastern Suburbs but ultimately went down 1-0 to the competition leaders.

Onehunga Mangere United picked up a 3-3 draw on the road against Ngaruawahia United in Men’s Championship action.

Maksim Manko had a double while Marcos Aurelio Lapetina de Oliveira Dias also scored.

South Auckland Rangers proved too strong for Papakura City with a 4-1 win in their Men’s League One clash.

Conan Reddy, Hussaini Khan, Pablo Yackson Carabajal and Joe Minto scored for the Rangers while Aakash Kumar scored Papakura’s goal.

Onehunga Sports bounced back to winning ways in the Women’s Championship as they hammered Otumoetai FC 5-0 in Tauranga.

Holly Patlerson and Kate Inwood each had doubles while Robyn Fisher also scored.

Franklin United eased to a 3-0 win over Manukau United to hold third place on the table.

Jacqueline David, Georgia Irvine and Chloe Marth scored goals.

Onehunga Mangere United got a 1-1 draw with Greenhithe Mozamba while Beachlands Maraetai lost 2-1 to Birkenhead United in Women’s Conference action.