The Huntly Press
Wednesday 7th June 1978
Ngaruawahia-Affco Goal Every 8 Minutes
Nobody expected 11 goals in the space of 90 minutes on Saturday in the soccer match between Ngaruawahia United and Turangi at Ngaruawahia.
United had previously beaten Turangi 3-0 away and were easily confident of another victory, but how great that turned out to be.
United kicked off on their bumpy pitch, downhill and within two minutes had forced a corner. Mike Liddle whose corners throughout the game were to prove exceptional, took the kick and floated it into the area. Turangi went up for the head, only to put it straight to Mike Heappey’s head. From three metres out Mike picked his spot and United seemed to be set for a large win,
Inexplicably United went slightly off the boil and Turangi came back into the game, giving United some trouble in defence. Jeff McLaughlin, United’s left winger was looking exceptionally sharp and twice had his shots tipped wide.
However the 25th minute saw a delightful looping drive from Turangi’s Chris Best equalise at 1-1 and Turangi looked to be in with a chance.
In the 35th minute, Mike Heappey, on the half-way line, set Jeff Tozer away with a delicately lobbed through ball and Tozer put United back in front 2-1. Unspectacular, but efficient work, was done by Barclay Magee in mid-field both in defence and attack. The 40th minute saw Mike Heappey move down the right wing, cross the ball onto Liddle’s head who, in turn, played it onto Tozer, whose header arched over the keeper for United’s third.
The last two minutes of the half were full of action. Ken Murray, playing in the halves, was always looking dangerous especially when coming through at speed and struck the post with a boomer. Kevin Fleet reduced the deficit to 3-2 for Turangi with an opportunist angle shot that went in at the far post, leaving the United defen going the wrong way. But United had the last say when again, Heappey set up Ken Murray for a half-time tally.
Ngaruawahia now seemed to be able to cut through a slow Turangi defense at will, but put it directly at the keeper or hit the woodwork Turangi contributed United’s fifth goal with an awkward backpass to their keeper, that went over his head. Barclay Magee, not happy with the way United were outstripping the opposition, fouled a Turangi striker and Kevin Fleet patched Turangi’s third and last goal. Tozer hit the woodwork twice, the side netting was hammered and the keeper got in the way to keep United’s score respectable.
Heappey made it 6-3, Ken Murray 7-3 and Tozer pushed in Mike Liddle’s successful challenge on the keeper for the final 8-3 tally. Arie Vanderswan in centrefield for Turangi got through a tower of work and seemed to be their outstanding player. All the United players worked hard, especially Georgie Paul, Ken Murray and Mike Heappey.
Girls have 3-2 win
The Ngaruawahia High hoot girls soccer team defeated Cambridge 3-2 at Ngaruawahia High School on Saturday morning. Captain Jo Keeley start-the fray with a well-taken long shot that was replied to by Cambridge for 1-1 first half. At this stage Keeley swapped with Lynnette Karina in goal and in the second half Jenifer Clow pulled Ngaruawahia away to a 3-1 lead before Cambridge pulled one back in the last 15 minutes.
Betsy Maxwell had an excellent game, Gail Dalbeth played a fair first game and should improve steadily while Karina Graves played solidly and looks effective in the front line. Adrianne Kaui and Sharon Mabbett show some style and will prove to be a definite asset in the future.
Claudelands Rovers Over United
In the Waikato first division soccer, United crashed heavily to Claudelands Rovers 4-0 with goals from D. Barnes (2), G. Henderson (penalty) and R. Hanerbury.
United’s Malcolm Burt struck an early penalty straight at the Rovers keeper and Jim McCaig missed two easy goals.
However it was Rovers who dictated play. United gave them a lot of room to work in, which Rovers relished and their goals were relatively easily come by.
Matamata Trounced
Steve Williams, Keith Flockhart, Rodney Hill and Trevor McLaughlan contributed to Ngaruawahia United’s 4-0 win over a happless Matamata in the Waikato third division soccer competition.
Despite the score-line, United did not get their own way, and it seems as though the “fame” of United’s ace goal-grabber, Staf Magee, has spread, as he is so closely marked that he is now compelled to lay off the ball for others to net.
Prowse and Paul Score
Trevor Jobb opened the account for Fairfield against Ngaruawahia High School Division 4B before Ngaruawahia could settle down, but it was not long before Ngaruawahia began to combine for the first time this season. Under the management of Mr Wardell the boys began to stop their infighting, a prime cause of their earlier defeats, and started scoring. Murray Prowse netted twice with Arthur Paul gaining the third. The split score was 2-1 to Ngaruawahia.
Gary Mudgway worked hard in the forward line as did Alan McLean in the backs. Arthur Paul tended to hold the ball too long but was rewarded with his goal. Solomon Rajendram and Richard Wardell show improvement form. Ngaruawahia missed many other chances that could have increased the score.
Last Week’s Results
Northern League defeated Turangi 8-3; 1st division lost to Claudelands Rovers 0-4; 3rd division netted 4 goals against Matamata’s nil; ladies’ A slotted home 8 goals to nil versus Wanderers; ladies’ B continued consistent form in their 0-7. loss to C’audelands; High School girls won 3-2 over Cambridge High School; High School div. 4B gained their first win 3-1 over Fairfield; 13th grade A drew with Melville 1-1; 13th grade B lost to Hillcrest 1-4; 11th grade Hukanui defeated them 0-1; 9th grade Fairfield went down 3-0; 9th grade B had a clear win over Pukete 7-0.
Ngaruawahia’s Weekend Soccer Games
Northern League v. Turanga at Ngaruawahia at 2.45 p.m.; 1st div. v. Tokoroa at Tokoroa 2.45; 3rd div v. Morrinsvi.le at Morrinsville 1 p.m.; Ladies A v. Te Kuiti at Te Kuiti 11 a m.
Sunday; Ladies B v. Wanderers at Ngaruawahia 11a.m. Sunday; High School girls a bye; High school boys v. St John’s at Nga H.S. 9.30; 13th grade A v. Marist at Nga. no. 1, 10 a.m.: 13th grade B v. Gordonton at Gordonton 10 a.m 11th grade v. Berkley at Berkley 9 a.m.; 9th grade A v. Hillcrest A at Hillcrest 9 am.; 9th grade B v. Knighton B at Ngaruawahia. No 2, 10 a.m