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No 83 : September 16, 1967

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Gave Canterbury a Shock

A below strength Nelson soccer team caused Canterbury many anxious moments before it lost its match against this very strong side by only 3 goals to 1, and this score was not truly indicative of Nelson's worth since at least two goals could probably have been prevented, (Pix by Robin Rodwell)

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Canterbury presses home a hot attack on the Nelson goal, being stoutly defended by J. Proudfoot, G. Olykan, G. Reburn, G. Newell, K. Dempster and G. Lowans.

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Canterbury goalie Nuttridge scoops up the ball a split second before Nelson centre J. woodfine gets to it.

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Newell arrives just too late to prevent Canterbury's Torkington from getting in a centre kick.

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Newell in the play once more as he attempts to out-head two Canterbury players

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