NUAFC 1968-2018

1978
passed the ball better and developed good attack­ing moves.
Ngaruawahia made two substitutions in the second
half and the team looked much better. Sharon Mabbet played
an improved game in defence, using her keeper with defensive
back-passes that were safe and accurate. The forwards were
given a lot of ball to work with from Robin Harris and
Adriana Kaui but the last touch before shooting often put the
ball too far ahead and the defence was safe.
The last goal came as Jo’s hat-trick, when she again
broke through. The keeper came out to cut down the
opportunity and Jo struck the ball between the keeper’s ankles
to see it roll on casually through the goal 3- 1 .
Lynette Karina, Ngaruawahia’s barefoot
winger, played well, although suffering from a cut toe. The
strikers enthusiasm caught them off-side a number of times.
Ngaruawahia only made partial use of the tonne of room
available to them in mid-field when all of the Hillcrest strikers
and halves were on attack.
The withdrawal of Fairfield No 2 team leaves only
Melville to play. This Saturday at 10 am, at the Ngaruawahia
H.S. sees a friendly between Hamilton Girls High and
Ngaruawahia. No doubt Ngarua­wahia will not want to lose
any matches this year – even in friendlies. The date the local
girls have played 8, drawn 1, won 7, for 25 goals gained and 5
against – a good start for girls soccer at the school.
- Soccer Results -
Northern League
Lost 1-2 away to Ngongotaha. Ngaruawahia could
not put away to goals that counted, having disallowed for
infringements.
First Division:
Lost 0-2 to Hamilton in a scrappy game that did little
for both teams. Jeff Coulshed, Hamilton’s volatile player
clashed in a running battle on the ball with Ngaruawahia’s
counterpart, George Sunnex, providing some excitement for
spectators. Both Hamil­ton goals came in the first spell.
Third Division:
Defeated Te Awamutu 3-0 away.
Ladies:
The “A” team predictably downed the “B” team but
by only 5 goals to nil. This helped Ngaruawahia “A” rectify
the goal difference between them and Hamilton – now coleaders
with Ngaruawahia having the better goal difference.
Challenge:
The Sunday challenge between Northern League and
a combined lst/3rd Division went 6-0 to the Northern League.
The Huntly Press
Wednesday 26th July 1978
Second Chance Gone
Northern League Ngaruawahia-Affco United lost
their chance of 2nd place in the Northern League 4th division
on Saturday when they were defeated 2-1 at home by Taupo.
For the 3rd week in a row, Ngaruawahia had more
than their share of possession but lacked finishing ability in
front of the goal. The first, 30 minutes saw countless chances
go astray, each one adding to the growing frustration of the
home team. A good through ball by John Brown in the 20th
minute was picked up by Ken Murray who was unable to get
it past the advancing Taupo keeper; the rebound fell to Jeff
McLaughlan who somehow managed to miss the open goal
from close range.
The second half deteriorated into a very physical
encounter and a confused Ngaruawahia defence saw two goals
put past them. Ngaruawahia retaliated when John Brown
closed the goal difference with a fine header from a corner.
Five minutes later Brown again netted the ball, but
the referee ignored his linesman and awarded a goal kick. This
proved to be the last straw for the disheartened home team,
and soon after the final whistle was blown to leave the score at
Taupo 2 – Ngaruawahia-Affco 1.
High School Girls
Pae Brown (4) and Paula Douglas (3) lead the goalscoring
against Hamilton Girls High School at Ngaruawahia
on Saturday. Betsy Maxwell and Jenny Clow added one each
for the 9-0 win.
As a non-competition game, many of the reserve girls
were given a full run and they enjoyed the 60 minutes.
H.G.H.S., a late entry, was unable to enter in time for the
initial round and is playing friendlies in the place of the
withdrawn Fairfield No. 2 team.
With a full-strength squad this Saturday to meet
Melville, the girls are hoping for another win to claim the
competition before entering the knock-out round. Ace goalkeeper
cum winger Lyn Karina will replace Diane Fairey in
goal on Saturday with the regular squad members coming
back in after a one-game rest.
Under 16 Honours
Andrew Bell of the Ngaruawahia-Affco United
soccer club was selected to play in the Waikato under 16
squad. Andy plays wing for the club 1st division and full back
for the Ngaruawahia High School 11, which he also captains.
Ladies Reps.
Six members of the Ngaruawahia-Affco ladies A
soccer team have been named in the Waikato squad –
Elizabeth Gorman, Doreen Clancy, Jan Morris, Glenys
Fraser, Carolyn Anderson and Carol Legalais.
The Huntly Press
Wednesday 9th August 1978
Junior Soccer
Ngaruawahia-Affco 9th grade ‘A’ defeated
Fairfield ‘A’ in the first round match for the Parker-
Hilton trophy at Ngaruawahia on Saturday.
Ngaruawahia took initiative from the start, but poor
finishing by the forwards and some good saves by the
Fairfield goalie kept them out until the 15th minute when
Eugene Patterson slipped through the defence and lobbed the
ball over the keeper.
In the second half, right wing Gavin Skewes
carried the ball down the sideline and centred to striker
David Tilstone who made no mistake from close
range. Eugene Patterson did the work for the third and
‘final goal but his shot was blocked by the Fairfield keeper.
The rebound fell to Malcolm Douglas who hit the ball low
into the far corner of the net.
Players to stand out for Ngaruawahia were
Gavin Skewes, Blair Aberhart and Glen Sterling.
Schoolgirl Soccer
An early goal from Karina Graves started Ngaruawahia’s
goal-rush against Fraser No 3 at Ngaruawahia on
Saturday morning. Ngaruawahia (Narra) had been narrow
victors over Fraser in their first encounter and a revamped
home team appeared to dominate much of the game at
Ngaruawahia.
Not one of the players in the Narra team failed to do
their best. The second goal, from Paula Douglas, brought up
the half time score. Jenny Clow and Betsy Maxwell (2)
netted in the second spell.
Mid-fielder Ann-Marie Wanakore worked herself
to a standstill and was well supported by Adriana Kaui at
centre-back. Adriana’s solid clearances gave Jenny Clow
and Karina Graves plenty to work with up front. Goal keeper
Diane Fairey had little to do as she was mostly well protected
by her backs, who were obviously under instruction not to let
the attack get anywhere near the goal. However she was called
on to make two fine saves.
Left back Robin Harris had her best game of the
year and was partnered by Diane Edmonds at right-back,
whose solid display cemented her position as a dependable
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