Christchurch United kept their National League hopes alive with a commanding 7-0 victory over Wānaka in the penultimate round of the Southern League, per Star News. The Rams were further boosted when rivals Cashmere Technical stumbled to a 3-3 draw against Dunedin City Royals, leaving the door open for United to leapfrog into second place.
The equation is now straightforward: United must defeat Nelson Suburbs in their catch-up match on Saturday to clinch one of the two available berths in the National League. The result would cap off a remarkable domestic campaign for the Canterbury club, whose rise has been underlined by consistent performances in recent weeks.
Off the pitch, United are also riding the momentum of a historic breakthrough. Last week, the Oceania Football Confederation confirmed the Rams as one of eight clubs admitted to the inaugural OFC Professional League, set to kick off in January. The new competition will provide South Island football with its first professional representation, fulfilling a long-term ambition for the club’s leadership and supporters.
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