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Tough Opening
But an Air New Zealand Second
A number of hard games have come the way of Gisborne City, giving them a tough opening to the 1974 football season. In their first National League game, against New Brighton, they were defeated 3-0. They beat Caversham 1-0 in the Air New Zealand semi-final and this gave them a go at Mt Wellington in the final. In this they were beaten by three to nil. However, a number of other games over these first few weeks have also seen several other wins. The bright new star on the team's Sky Blue scene is the new goalkeeper, Keith Bowley. He made some magnificent saves against New Brighton, thus keeping that game's score to a minimum. He also did his part in keeping Mt Wellington's score down to three.
Keith Bowley making one of his brilliant saves against Brighton.
Bowley pounces on another effort by New Brighton and deprives them of a goal. At right is Ian Sim (Gisborne's right back).
Gisborne's John Warrington gives chase to New Brighton's Bob Almond.
Gisborne's Ray Veall (centre) evading Bob Almond in the second half. At is Gisborne back Terry Parkin.
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The Air New Zealand final was played before an extra large crowd in Auckland.
In the Caversham game, City striker Len Cudd charges after the ball, pursued by Caversham defender K. Morrison. At right is Caversham goalkeeper J. Taylor.
City's striker Jim Nicholls heads the ball in front of Caversham defender W. Chisholm.
City defenders provide a wall of opposition against a Mt Wellington free kick.
Ready to do their utmost in the Air New Zealand final, the Gisborne City team is, from left, in front, Ray Veall, Keith Mackay, Ken Dugdale (captain), Stephen Grout, John Warrington, Terry Parkin and Les Todd. At back are Jim Nelson, Jim Nicholls, Phil Balcombe, John Fyfe, Len Cudd, Ian Sim and Keith Bowley.
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