Soccer Report

By Chris Ellen

Lower Hutt City handed out a 6-1 hiding to University at Hutt Recreation Ground.

The game was fairly even during the first half.

Lower Hutt opened the scoring early in the first half but this lead was wiped out when John Mehl scored soon afterwards for University.

Lower Hutt regained the lead a few minutes before half-time.

In the second half Varsity faded badly, and Lower Hutt scored a further four goals to record a convincing win. Best player for University was Chris Ryan.

The second team was beaten 1-0 by Wellington Diamond United at a windy Evans Bay.

The University side was unfortunate in trial the Wellington Diamond United goal was scored when it was a player short.

Varsity had more than its fair share of chances during the game, but was foiled by poor finishing and a strong Wellington Diamond United defence.

The third team lost 3-2 to Naenae at Martin Luckie Park, and thus now has little chance of winning the Fourth Division.

University gave a poor display. After playing against the wind in the first half, it was 2-1 down at half-time, and with the aid of the wind in the second half had a good chance of winning.

In the second half, however, Naenae increased its lead soon after the restart, and il was not until the closing minutes that Varsity reduced the arrears.

Goalscorers for University were Allen Atkins add John Rees.

The Fifth Division team was the only team in the club to gain a championship point.

It drew 1-1 with Lower Hutt City at Bell Park. Dave Bowater scored for Varsity.

The Sixth Division team had a bye.

All four Eighth Divisoin teams lost and so completed an unhappy day for the club.

The "A" team last 3-0 to Seatoun, the "B" team was thrashed 8-2 by Waterside, the "C" team lost 3-2 to Wellington Diamond United as did the "D" team to Marist.

Remits and goalscorers for Saturday. June 21 were:—

First Division team lost to Lower Hutt City 1-6, (J. Henl); Second Division team lost to Wellington Diamond United 0-1; Fourth Division team lost to Naenae 2-3, (A. Atkins, J. Rees); Fifth Division team drew with Lower Hutt City 1-1, (D. Bowater); Sixth Division team—Bye; Eighth Division "A" team lost to Seatoun 0-3; English Division "B" team lost to Waterside 2-8. (J. Arcus, W. Mexted); Eighth Division "C" team lost to Wellington Diamond United 2-3, (D. Wood 2): Eighth Division "D" team lost to Marist 2-3, (G. Hanson, C. Laking).