Tech’s 12-0 win over third-tier FC Twenty 11 in the Chatham Cup on Saturday saw them progress to the second round of the national knockout competition, while in the league they have won all seven games they have played.
They have not conceded a goal since a 4-1 win over Nomads on March 28 and have scored 37 goals while allowing only two all season.
Coastal’s title defence is not going according to plan. They sit fourth on the table with three wins, one draw and two losses, but remain within touching distance of the National League qualification spots.
Their Chatham Cup campaign ended on Saturday with a 3-1 extra-time loss to Nomads.
Tech midfielder Joe Hoole will be one player familiar with Coastal, having captained the club to last season’s Southern League title before switching clubs this season.
Coastal also have several players with Tech connections, with Danny Boys, Yusuf van Dam and Jordan Anngow all having previously spent time at the club.
Elsewhere this weekend, Christchurch United host Nelson Suburbs, second-placed Ferrymead Bays travel to Nomads and Selwyn take on Wānaka.
In Chatham Cup action, Ferrymead Bays, Cashmere Technical, Halswell United, Nomads, Waimak United and Christchurch United all advanced to the second round, which will be played on the weekend of May 30-31.
