Wellington Olympic claim first trophy of 2024

Wellington Olympic dominated Christchurch United to open the club football season and claim the NZF Charity Cup. PHOTO: DAVE LINTOTT PHOTOGRAPHY

Wellington Olympic have won the first piece of silverware in the 2024 club football season by claiming the NZF Charity Cup.

The Greeks, the NZF National League champions, defeated Chatham Cup holders Christchurch United 3-0 at Wellington's Martin Luckie Park on Sunday.

The victory came courtesy of goals from captain Ben Mata (33rd minute), Hamish Watson (50th minute) and new recruit Joel Coustrain (75th minute). 

The win sees Wellington Olympic further stake their claim as one of the favourites for the 2024 National League Championship, which gets underway with the regional phase later this month.