Metro face tough challenge in cup quest

It does not get any easier for Metro in their chase for Chatham Cup glory.

On the heels of their 2-1 away win over Central United on Monday, they have been handed a home tie in the toughest test of the third round against three-time winners Waitakere City.

Three Kings United face one-time heavyweight Eastern Suburbs at Keith Hay Park for the June 19/20 round while Miramar Rangers, a surprise inclusion in yesterday's draw after a wrong result showed them losing to Wairarapa United, are at home to Lower Hutt.

East Coast Bays, winners in 2008, have what should be a comfortable passage to the fourth round after being drawn at home to AGS.

Former winners Napier City Rovers are at home to Red Sox Manawatu while Palmerston North Marist are away to Upper Hutt.

Western (Christchurch) face a trip to play Northern Hearts in Timaru.