Soccer

The first team once again disappointed its supporters when for the second year running it was eliminated from the Chatham Cup competition by Adriatic. The first half was fairly even and neither side could score. During the second half Adriatic went into a 3-0 lead, however, University reduced the arrears with two opportunist goals by Rand Basnet before the final whistle sounded. The University defence was solid, however, there were weaknesses in the mid field, and the forward line rarely functioned smoothly. Best player for University was Rand Basnet, who played well in the mid field in the first half, and scored two goals when moved to striker in the second half.

The Third Division, Section A team beat North Wellington United 4-2 at Nairneville Park. Even though North Wellington United opened the scoring it was a fairly easy victory for Varsity for whom John Gallagher, Peter Liddell, Tony Marsland and Jeff Walls scored goals. The Third Division, Section C team had no game as its opponents were engaged in a Chatham Cup game.

The Fourth Division team was beaten 4-1 by Eastbourne at Crawford Green For Varsity, Nick Billows in goal, and Ian McDonald, until he left the field with a back injury, had good games. The University goal was an own goal. The Sixth Division team did well to beat Seatoun 6-4, as at one stage Seatoun was leading by 3-1. N. Thompson scored a "hat-trick" for Varsity. Other goals were scored by G. Hansen and D. Quinn.

In a high scoring game at Vogelmorn Park the Seventh Division team was beaten 8-4 by Brooklyn-Northern United. For Varsity the goalscorers were Bill Maxted, John Rees, Dennis Wood and Tom Wong.