This year’s match will feature 2014 Premier Men’s Round Cup champions Tupapa Maraerenga against the 2014 Premier Men’s Knockout Cup champions Takuvaine at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Ahead of kick-off the odds favour Tupapa with a lineup full of skilful players, however Takuvaine earned their champions title after defeating Tupapa Maraerenga in a penalty shootout.
It’s set to be an exciting opener to the 2015 season for Cook Islands football fans with the day starting at 4.30pm with the U-8 Mixed Division and the Men’s U-17 matches leading into the Charity Shield play-off.
Adding to the anticipation is the first full testing of the newly installed floodlights.
They got a brief workout a couple of weeks ago but the Charity Shield will be the first match they’ll light up which makes it a special occasion for both sides, and the fans.
The lights were installed at the same time as the solar energy panels as part of the FIFA Member Association Less Priviliged Programme.
The 2015 Charity Shield will take place at the CIFA Complex on Wednesday 19 August at 5.30pm (local time).
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