New Lambton fell 1-2 to Cahiiba in the semi-finals of the NPL Northern New South Wales on Friday night. The match, played on August 22nd, 2026, saw the visitors claim victory with goals at crucial moments.
Three goals were scored throughout the contest, coming at the 8th, 69th and 71st minutes. The late double from Cahiiba proved decisive, turning what had been a tight encounter into a victory for the away side.
Cahiiba sit in 12th place with 15 games played, four wins, two draws and nine losses, accumulating 14 points this season. Their recent form has been mixed, including a 1-0 win over Brodmeadow Magic on August 9th before that heavier defeat to Cooks Hill United.
New Lambton's last five matches show a side keeping knocking on the door at times but unable to maintain consistency. They took a 4-3 win over Cessnock City Hornets last time out but had lost 1-0 to Dudley Redhead United in their previous fixture.
The result means Cahiiba progress in the semi-finals, while New Lambton's campaign comes to an end. The match was decided by those three goals, with the final 20 minutes proving pivotal for the visitors.