On The Up!

During the past few weeks things appear to be looking up for the Gisborne City football team. Two games one in the first round of the Lion Chatham Cup, and one in the National League series, have seen two good wins come their way. In the Chatham Cup match against Wellington City (2-1)

Wellington's Peter Brown chases as Gisborne skipper Les Todd makes a desperate clearance. Other Gisborne players are John Fyfe (left) and 'keeper Keith Bowley.

Even the flying Gisborne forward Gary Jenkins couldn't get his head to this high ball.

lt's a shot! But Gisborne 'keeper Bowley moves in to make his save.

Referee Munro watches as Gisborne's John Fyfe (centre) races opponents Bob Craig (left) and Alan Smith to the ball.

Wellington's star player Bob Craig about to pass the ball in front of Gisborne's Keith Mackay.

In the National League game against North Shore United (3-0)

North Shore 'keeper Sandy Davie makes a spectacular leap to secure the ball. In vain pursuit is Gisborne's Gary Jenkins.

This time Jenkins gets his foot to the ball first in a tussle with a North Shore fullback.

New Gisborne player Bill Struthers (left) kicks the ball over Tony Burgess' shoulder while Stephen Grout looks on.

Gisborne City player-coach Ray Veall gets the ball away from incoming Dave Gerrard.

A victory smile and run from John Warrington after he scored Gisborne's second goal.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 241 : July 17, 1974

On The Up!