NUAFC 1968-2018

1970
Mangakino 1, Ngaruawahia 0
The Huntly Press, Wednesday 19th August, 1970
The inability to punch the ball into the net when on
attack was the contributing factor in the defeat of United on
Saturday. Played at Hopu Hopu Army Camp, the game
commenced in almost ideal conditions. The ground was firm,
the sun out and a medium breeze combined to make a good
venue.
Playing a 4-3-3 system against the orthodox 5-3-2 of
Mangakino, Ngaruawahia began the game into the sun and
took the visitors back a step from the onset. However it was
McCulloch of Mangakino who netted after some hectic work
in the penalty area that left keeper Howard Pharo unsighted,
and the ball rolled over the goal-line.
United kept probing at the Mangakino line without
results. On several occasions it looked as though a goal would
come up – once when George Sunnex fired a shot in, to have
it rebound around the players, back to him and then over the
top. Mason nearly scored from a corner for Mangakino, but
his header went inches over the top.
Ngaruawahia were extremely unlucky not to score
and win the game, having the greater percentage of
possession, however the forwards lacked the finish.
Howard Pharo, in goal, brought off some fine saves
and set up several promising attacks. Robin Turner (captain)
worked hard to find the net and later dropped back to the
defence.
Jim McCaig played his last game for the club as
centre-half, as he had been transferred to Tauranga in his
employment. Willis played well for the visitors, but nearly
gave away a goal when a clearing shot spun off his boot and
curled towards the goal, for Barret to clear well.
Mangakino: Barret, Willis (capt.), Lord, Green,
Cooper, Wipani, Parker, Bailey, Mason, McCulloch, Foster,
Greenfield and Conner.
United: Pharo, Frankhauser, White, C Gorman,
MacDonald, McCaig, Sunnex, R Turner, C Turner, N
Gorman, Watson and Nightingale.
Mangakino now has two wins in the Waitemata Cup,
the first 4-1 over Wanderers and this, their second, 1-0. Next
week they meet Huntly at Mangakino. Huntly will have to
work well together to overcome the determined play of the
Mangakino-ites. This Saturday United have a bye.
Secretary Farewelled
The secretary of the Ngaruawahia United
Association Football Club Jim McCaig was farewelled last
Wednesday night, as he has been transferred to Mount
Maunganui.
At the general meeting, Sandy MacDonald was
elected temporary secretary until the end of the season, and
he still retains the position of vice-captain. Robin Turner
was elected captain to replace (the departing) Jim McCaig.
Ngaruawahia came close to bringing home a point in
their away game against Putaruru on Saturday. Missing many
of their regulars, United were forced to play their reserves
and were therefore much weaker than normal. With the
absence of their regular keeper, United had to play their linkman
MacDonald in goal, with Barry White moving from
defence to take MacDonald’s place.
The match was halted on several occasions by
injuries, Robin Turner collecting a rather bad sprig gouging
on his ankle. United played slightly better football than was
expected and went to the turn at 1-1. A perfect pass from
outside-right Sunnex was swept into the net by Robin
Turner. Sandy MacDonald pulled off some near goals after
Putaruru had broken through Barry White’s defences.
Putaruru scored next from a corner. The ball was
placed perfectly on the far post, over the head of the keeper
and was nodded in by their tall forward. Putaruru’s third goal
Putaruru “Pips” Ngaruawahia
The Huntly Press, Wednesday 2nd September, 1970
came from a miskick. Keith Watson, on returning the ball to
his keeper, miskicked and the ball rolled right in front of the
goal for Putaruru to push home.
Robin Turner netted an indirect free kick off a
defender to bring Ngaruawahia within drawing range again.
Several times after that Robin Turner had some good breakaway
moves but could not get power into his shot due to his
ankle injury. United headed over the bar from 3 yards out, to
the consternation of the team – by rights the ball should have
been in the net.
George Sunnex played well, as did Maurice
Frankhauser. Final score 3-2 to Putaruru.
Ngaruawahia: Sandy MacDonald, Barry White,
Maurice Frankhauser, Kevin Dooley, Neil Gorman,
Stephen Barr, Kamira Haggie, George Sunnex, Alan
Rose, Tony Janssen, Charles Gorman, Alan Cotter
(reserve).
Huntly Beaten at Soccer
The Huntly Press, Wednesday 23rd September, 1970
Huntly was well beaten by Ngaruawahia United on
Saturday when they scored a hat-full of goals.
In the first half United outplayed Huntly, being
much faster to the ball. Half-time score was 4-1.
In the second half Huntly put the pressure on, but
they could not finish. United went further ahead and scored
another two goals, making the full-time score United 6,
Huntly 2.
Goal scorers were: - United: C Gorman 2 penalties,
A Rose 3, R Turner 1. Huntly: S Baranyai, C Clinch.
United team: R Nightingale, B White, M Snowden
(1st half), A MacDonald, M Bell (2nd half), N Gorman, R
Hunt, C Haggie (2nd half), S Barr, G Sunnex, R Turner, A
Rose, C Gorman.
Huntly team: K Healey, J Ashton, K Yarrow, R
Bate, D Masson, A Allen, C Clinch, T Drayton, J Melster, P
Collins (1st half), J McCallum (2nd half), S Baranyai.
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