1962 Chatham Cup
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The 1962 Chatham Cup was the 35th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand
.
The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds. Other teams known to have taken part in the final rounds included North Shore United
, Kahukura (Rotorua), Riverina (Gisborne), Hastings City, Wanganui Athletic, and St. Andrews (Manawatu).
became the first person to play in six Chatham Cup finals, a feat which was to eventually be surpassed by Tony Sibley
in 1982.
The match is regarded as the best final of the 1960s - and one of the best finals ever. George Little opened the scoring for Northern after just four minutes adding to goals he had scored in the 1958
and 1961
finals, but Paul Nevison equalised within seconds. The Hamilton side were 2-1 up after just seven minutes, with a goal by Trevor Jones. Jones added a second in the 37th minute, and the scoring was completed by a second Nevison strike seven minutes into the second period.
New Zealand
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The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds. Other teams known to have taken part in the final rounds included North Shore United
North Shore United
North Shore United is a semi-professional football club based in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 2.Their home ground, Allen Hill Stadium, is located in the suburb of Devonport.-History:...
, Kahukura (Rotorua), Riverina (Gisborne), Hastings City, Wanganui Athletic, and St. Andrews (Manawatu).
The 1962 final
Hamilton Technical Old Boys became the first team from outside the four main centres to win the cup. The Northern side contained three brothers - George, John, and Phillip Little. Northern goalkeeper Jim StephensonJim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson is a former football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.Stephenson made his full All Whites debut in a 0-2 loss to New Caledonia on 10 September 1951 and ended his international playing career with 10 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an...
became the first person to play in six Chatham Cup finals, a feat which was to eventually be surpassed by Tony Sibley
Tony Sibley
Anthony Sibley was a successful New Zealand soccer player who frequently represented his country in the 1970s and 80s.He finished his playing career for the All Whites with 48 A-international caps to his credit....
in 1982.
The match is regarded as the best final of the 1960s - and one of the best finals ever. George Little opened the scoring for Northern after just four minutes adding to goals he had scored in the 1958
1958 Chatham Cup
The 1958 Chatham Cup was the 31st annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds....
and 1961
1961 Chatham Cup
The 1961 Chatham Cup was the 34th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds....
finals, but Paul Nevison equalised within seconds. The Hamilton side were 2-1 up after just seven minutes, with a goal by Trevor Jones. Jones added a second in the 37th minute, and the scoring was completed by a second Nevison strike seven minutes into the second period.
Second Round
- * Won on corners by St. Kilda