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No 204 : June. 16, 1971

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City Beats Christchurch in Mud, Glorious Mud

And was there plenty of mud about when City defeated Christchurch in a major upset in the National League soccer.

Conditions were soggy and wet, although the day was fine, after days of heavy rain. Jim McLaren's goal gave City their one-nil victory over the somewhat tempestuous Christchurch team.

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Typical of the conditions, this shot shows City's right back, Fred Harris, arriving too late to stop Christchurch winger, Kees Doornabal, from getting the ball away.

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City inside forward, Les Todd, attempts to stop Christchurch wing half Brian Hardman (No.7) from getting the ball away.

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Kees Doornabal (Christchurch) had a penchant for the mud and water.

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Allan Vest (City striker) heads the ball from charging Christchurch link man, Vic Pollard.

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City centre half, Iain Gillies, heading high from Christchurch centre forward, Graeme Dacombe.

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