Soccer

The first team gave yet another disappoingting performance when it was beaten 3-1 by Hungaria in the early game at Evans Bay. University started well, and opened the scoring when an angled shot from Roy shuker beat the Hungaria 'keeper. Hungaria levelled the scores shortly before half time, and took control in the second half when they scored a further two goals. In the second half the Varsity side failed badly. There was a complete lack of coordination between attack and defence, and the forwards after a good start in the first half failed to function as a unit. Best players for Varsity were Nick Billows, Alex Battyanyi, Ian Garner and Ran Basnet.

The Third Division, Section A team was well beaten 6-0 by Stokes Valley at Delaney Park. Weak defence and poor marking led to the Varsity te team's downfall. Best players for Varsity were Barry Davies and Dick Wood.

The third Division, Section C team beat Wellington Diamond United 2-1 at Kilbirnie Park. The University side turned in a good team effort and in the second half gained control of the mid field Goalscorers for University were John Reeve and Surry Patel.

The Fourth Division team went down by the odd goal in five to Karori Swifts at Martin Luckie Park This was a creditable performance by the University side, which played most of the game with only eight men. Varsity goalscorers were Kevin Garty and Bruce Manley.

The Sixth Division team maintained its 100% record with a 6-1 victory over Petone at Strand Park. Goalscorers were unknown at the time of writing.

The Seventh Division team gained its first Championship point of the season when it drew 2-2 with Naenae at Karori Park. Varsity did most of the attacking and went into a 2-0 lead after 25 minutes. Naenae replied with two breakaway goals, one in each half. John Rees and Dennis Wood scored goals for University.