1990 Chatham Cup
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The 1990 Chatham Cup was the 63rd 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). National League
teams received a bye until the final 64 stage. In all, 147 teams took part in the competition.
. It was the first to be decided on penalties. Replays, which had been used in previous tied finals, were no longer used in the Chatham Cup by 1990. The final was close and tense, with three goals to each team. Mount Wellington finished the match with ten men after Dave Witteveen
was sent off in extra time. Johan Verweij
scored in his fourth successive final - unfortunately for him, in the 1990 final it was an own goal. The penalty shoot-out was no less tense, with several shots having to be retaken.
Mount Wellington and Christchurch United
were as evenly matched in the 1990 final as they had been when they met in the epic 1972 Chatham Cup
final. That match produced thirteen goals spread across three matches, with eight in the first match alone. The 1990 final was equally exciting, with records being set and plenty of on-pitch action. Among the records were those of Ron Armstrong
, who played in his eighth final - equally Tony Sibley
with a record which stood alongside father Ken Armstrong's earlier cup heroics as player and coach.
The first half produced three goals. Allan Carville
led the way for the southerners, before a wayward backpass from Verweij caught the wind and beat his own keeper to level things up. The Mount took the lead for the first time with a fine curving shot from Noel Barkley
, 1990 New Zealand player of the year. From this point on, Christchurch went on the attack, mainly through the efforts of Michael McGarry
, but they only produced one goal to show for it, a second for Carville.
Extra time produced more excitement, with a missed penalty from United's skipper Keith Braithwaite
. Then in the dying stages, referee Roger Woolmer game a free kick to Mount Wellington close to the Christchurch goal. Keeper Alan Stroud
could only parry the ball, and Armstrong stuck the ball home. Christchurch fought back, and with only seconds remaining McGarry deflected a Julyan Falloon cross into the Mount's net.
And so it came down to penalties. Mount Wellington scored with four of their five efforts, from Terry Torrens, Noel Barkley, Grant Lightbown
, and Steve O'Donoghue. The only Aucklander failing to find the net wqas Ron Armstrong, thanks to a fine save from Stroud. It was the Christchurch United kicks which produced the most drama, however. McGarry failed to find the target, and keeper Paul Schofield saved Braithwaite's effort, only to hear the referee calling for it to be retaken, as Schofield had moved. Braithwaite scored from the retaken kick. More was to come, with Verweij's kick having to be retaken not once but twice for the same offence - and Schofield saved on all three occasions. Though Michael Boomer scored with Christchurch's fourth kick, the lead became unassailable after O'Donoghue made it 4–2 for the Mount.
The Jack Batty Memorial Trophy for player of the final was awarded to Michael McGarry
of Christchurch United. McGarry became the first player to win this award twice, having also won it in 1989.
Christchurch United received a bye to the Fourth Round
Caversham received a bye to the Fifth Round
Mount Wellington won 4-2 on penalties.
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). 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 the final 64 stage. In all, 147 teams took part in the competition.
The 1990 final
The final returned to the Cup's early home, the Basin ReserveBasin Reserve
The Basin Reserve , is a cricket ground in Wellington, New Zealand, used for Test, first-class and one-day cricket. Some argue that its proximity to the city, its Historic Place status and its age make it the most famous cricket ground in New Zealand...
. It was the first to be decided on penalties. Replays, which had been used in previous tied finals, were no longer used in the Chatham Cup by 1990. The final was close and tense, with three goals to each team. Mount Wellington finished the match with ten men after Dave Witteveen
Dave Witteveen
David Witteveen is a former football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Witteveen made his full New Zealand debut in a 4-2 win over Fiji on 17 September 1986 and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an appearance...
was sent off in extra time. Johan Verweij
Johan Verweij
Johan Verweij is a former football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Verweij made his full All Whites debut in a 1-0 win over Australia on 13 June 1979 and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps and one goal to his credit, his final cap a...
scored in his fourth successive final - unfortunately for him, in the 1990 final it was an own goal. The penalty shoot-out was no less tense, with several shots having to be retaken.
Mount Wellington and Christchurch United
Christchurch United
Christchurch United is a semi-professional association football club in Christchurch, New Zealand. They compete in the Robbie's Premier Football League.-Club history:...
were as evenly matched in the 1990 final as they had been when they met in the epic 1972 Chatham Cup
1972 Chatham Cup
The 1972 Chatham Cup was the 45th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.Early stages of the competition were run on a regional basis, with the National League teams receiving a bye until the later stages of the competition. In all, 99 teams took part in the competition...
final. That match produced thirteen goals spread across three matches, with eight in the first match alone. The 1990 final was equally exciting, with records being set and plenty of on-pitch action. Among the records were those of Ron Armstrong
Ron Armstrong
Ronald W Armstrong is a former New Zealand association football player who represented New Zealand.Armstrong made his full All Whites debut in a 2-4 loss to New Caledonia on 18 July 1971 and he ended his international playing career with 25 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap being in...
, who played in his eighth final - equally 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....
with a record which stood alongside father Ken Armstrong's earlier cup heroics as player and coach.
The first half produced three goals. Allan Carville
Allan Carville
Allan Carville is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Carville made his full All Whites debut in a 1-1 draw with Fiji on 14 November 1988 and ended his international playing career with four A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an...
led the way for the southerners, before a wayward backpass from Verweij caught the wind and beat his own keeper to level things up. The Mount took the lead for the first time with a fine curving shot from Noel Barkley
Noel Barkley
Noel Barkley was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Barkley made his full All Whites debut in a 4-2 win over Fiji on 17 September 1986 and ended his international playing career with 20 A-international caps and 5 goals to his credit, his final cap...
, 1990 New Zealand player of the year. From this point on, Christchurch went on the attack, mainly through the efforts of Michael McGarry
Michael McGarry
Michael McGarry was a successful association footballer who frequently represented New Zealand in the 1980s and 90s.-Club career:...
, but they only produced one goal to show for it, a second for Carville.
Extra time produced more excitement, with a missed penalty from United's skipper Keith Braithwaite
Keith Braithwaite
Keith Braithwaite is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Braithwaite made a solitary official international appearance for New Zealand in a 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia on 23 June 1988....
. Then in the dying stages, referee Roger Woolmer game a free kick to Mount Wellington close to the Christchurch goal. Keeper Alan Stroud
Alan Stroud
Alan Stroud is a former football goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.Stroud played three official A-international matches for New Zealand between 1986 and 1995, the first two against Fiji, a 2-1 win on 19 September 1986, and a 0-1 loss two years later on a 2-1 win on 19...
could only parry the ball, and Armstrong stuck the ball home. Christchurch fought back, and with only seconds remaining McGarry deflected a Julyan Falloon cross into the Mount's net.
And so it came down to penalties. Mount Wellington scored with four of their five efforts, from Terry Torrens, Noel Barkley, Grant Lightbown
Grant Lightbown
Grant Lightbown is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.Lightbown made a solitary official international appearance for New Zealand in a 1-2 loss to Australia on 15 May 1991.-External links:...
, and Steve O'Donoghue. The only Aucklander failing to find the net wqas Ron Armstrong, thanks to a fine save from Stroud. It was the Christchurch United kicks which produced the most drama, however. McGarry failed to find the target, and keeper Paul Schofield saved Braithwaite's effort, only to hear the referee calling for it to be retaken, as Schofield had moved. Braithwaite scored from the retaken kick. More was to come, with Verweij's kick having to be retaken not once but twice for the same offence - and Schofield saved on all three occasions. Though Michael Boomer scored with Christchurch's fourth kick, the lead became unassailable after O'Donoghue made it 4–2 for the Mount.
The Jack Batty Memorial Trophy for player of the final was awarded to Michael McGarry
Michael McGarry
Michael McGarry was a successful association footballer who frequently represented New Zealand in the 1980s and 90s.-Club career:...
of Christchurch United. McGarry became the first player to win this award twice, having also won it in 1989.
Third Round
* Won on penalties by Ngaruawahia (4-3)Christchurch United received a bye to the Fourth Round
Fourth Round
* Won on penalties by Roslyn-Wakari (6-5) and Gisborne City (6-5)Caversham received a bye to the Fifth Round
Fifth Round
Sixth Round
Semi-finals
Final
Penalty shootout:- Mount Wellington: Armstrong (saved), Torrens (scored), Barkley (scored), Lightbown (scored), O'Donoghue (scored)
- Christchurch United: McGarry (missed), Braithwaite (scored), Verweij (saved), Boomer (scored)
Mount Wellington won 4-2 on penalties.
Sources
- Hilton, T. (1991) An association with soccer. Auckland: The New Zealand Football Association. ISBN 0-473-01291-X.
- Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation New Zealand 1990 page
- UltimateNZSoccer website 1990 Chatham Cup page