1986 Chatham Cup
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The 1986 Chatham Cup was the 59th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand
.
Up to the last 16 of the competition, the cup was run in three regions (northern, central, and southern). In a change to previous years, National League
teams received a bye until Round Three (the final 64 stage) of the competition, one round earlier than previousy. In all, 143 teams took part in the competition. Note: Different sources give different numberings for the rounds of the competition: some start round one with the beginning of the regional qualifications; others start numbering from the first national knock-out stage. The former numbering scheme is used in this article.
. In the final North Shore United became the first six-times winner of the Chatham Cup.
The first leg was held at North Shore United
's Fuji Film Stadium. The game was not a particularly memorable one, although it did have its moments, notably a penalty miss from the home side. This would have evened the tie up, as Mount Maunganui gained a lead halfway through the first half via a Tony Ferris
goal. This proved to be the only goal of the match.
The second leg in Mount Maunganui was a more high-scoring and open game. Kevin Hagan
opened the scoring for Shore after just five minutes. Mount Maunganui fought back to equalise through Grant Proudman halfway through the first spell, but Shore's Darren McClennan
restored their lead before half time and - thanks to the away goals rule
- put them on track for the trophy. Away goals were not to be needed, however, as both Kim Wright (after 65 minutes) and Brian McKeown (87 minutes) added to North Shore's tally, taking them to an aggregate 4-2 win.
The Jack Batty Memorial Trophy for player of the final was awarded to Duncan Cole
of North Shore United.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
.
Up to the last 16 of the competition, the cup was run in three regions (northern, central, and southern). In a change to previous years, National League
New Zealand National Soccer League
The National Soccer League is a name given to competitions in which New Zealand's top soccer clubs play each other, at least two times, on a home and away basis . At the completion of the competition, the best-performed team is declared as the New Zealand champion...
teams received a bye until Round Three (the final 64 stage) of the competition, one round earlier than previousy. In all, 143 teams took part in the competition. Note: Different sources give different numberings for the rounds of the competition: some start round one with the beginning of the regional qualifications; others start numbering from the first national knock-out stage. The former numbering scheme is used in this article.
The 1986 final
Unlike previous years, the final was held over two legs, home and away. This format proved unpopular, and was abandoned after three years, with the cup reverting to a single final format in 19891989 Chatham Cup
The 1989 Chatham Cup was the 62nd annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.Up to the last 16 of the competition, the cup was run in three regions . National League teams received a bye until the final 64 stage...
. In the final North Shore United became the first six-times winner of the Chatham Cup.
The first leg was held at 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:...
's Fuji Film Stadium. The game was not a particularly memorable one, although it did have its moments, notably a penalty miss from the home side. This would have evened the tie up, as Mount Maunganui gained a lead halfway through the first half via a Tony Ferris
Tony Ferris
Tony Ferris was a association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Ferris made his full All Whites debut in a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on 21 June 1988 and ended his international playing career with 13 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an appearance in...
goal. This proved to be the only goal of the match.
The second leg in Mount Maunganui was a more high-scoring and open game. Kevin Hagan
Kevin Hagan
Kevin Hagan is an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.-Career:His senior career began with Napier City Rovers and was followed by stints at Auckland clubs Manurewa and North Shore United in the New Zealand National League, before he moved to Australia to...
opened the scoring for Shore after just five minutes. Mount Maunganui fought back to equalise through Grant Proudman halfway through the first spell, but Shore's Darren McClennan
Darren McClennan
Darren McClennan was a successful New Zealand soccer player who frequently represented his country in the 1980s and 90s....
restored their lead before half time and - thanks to the away goals rule
Away goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
- put them on track for the trophy. Away goals were not to be needed, however, as both Kim Wright (after 65 minutes) and Brian McKeown (87 minutes) added to North Shore's tally, taking them to an aggregate 4-2 win.
The Jack Batty Memorial Trophy for player of the final was awarded to Duncan Cole
Duncan Cole
Duncan Edward Cole is a retired association football player who represented New Zealand at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain....
of North Shore United.