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Nelson Boys Did Well In South Island Soccer
Nelson retained the Gala cup for the top minor association, in the South Island under-12 soccer tournament, held at Lower Ngawhatu. The tournament was won by Canterbury, with Otago and Nelson second equal. The points were Canterbury 12, Otago and Nelson 11, Southland 9, South Canterbury 7, Marlborough 4, and North Otago and South Otago 1.
The successful Nelson team. At back, Joe Bartle (coach), Tony Thomas, perry Skilton, Paul Reidy, Colin Chisholm (captain), Eric Inkster, Martin Ivory, Tim McQuade and Kenneth Wyllie. In front, Terry Brunell, Stephen Yates, Bruce Mills, Brian Chisholm, Vernon Walker and Stephen Woodfine
Stephen Woodfine, Nelson's top scorer, puts in a full-blooded drive. And he scored from this shot!
Terry Brunell steers the ball clear of a Marlborough player
Brian Chisholm goes low as he clears
The Marlborough goalie makes a fine save under pressure