Labasa soccer team striker Roy Krishna scored a hat-trick of goals, as Waitakere beat Waikato 3-0 in the New Zealand Football Championship to reach the playoffs.

Krishna was at its best in strikers position getting one in the first spell and adding another two in the second half.

Waitakere coach Neil Emblem was happy with Krishna=s form and said he has a bright future in New Zealand.

Waitakere have joined Auckland City and Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship playoffs.

Despite the defeat, fourth placed Canterbury are almost certain to qualify for the play offs but face one final regular season match with Auckland City.