Gary Fowell Builders Plains Rangers got back on track on Saturday, playing at home to Otumoetai in BOP division two.
Rangers welcomed back player-coach Christian Wetting and centre midfielder Bas Overdevest into the line-up. The first half was a good battle, with Rangers having more of the play, but not really gelling as a unit.
Some stern words from Wetting at the break firmed up Rangers' resolve. Within five minutes, a Simon Gowing power shot was well saved by the Otumoetai keeper. Another Gowing striker, soon after, took a small deflection, enough to beat the keeper and open the scoring. Rangers relaxed after the goal and played some flowing football. The home team were able to push forward, exemplified by player of the day Steve Vierboom getting into plenty of the action from right fullback. A cross from the right found striker Jono Whitaker, who hit it beautifully past the keeper from the edge of the area. The final score was Plains Rangers 2 Otumoetai 0.
This Saturday Rangers take a break from the league to play the first round of the Tasman Cup. Rangers will meet Taupo at the Edgecumbe Domain, kick-off at 2 pm.