A stiff challenge by Waikanae Geezers proved a difficult task for MUFC on Saturday. The surface at Jim Cooke Park meant tight control and maintaining possession would be priority.
Starting at a brisk pace Waikanae controlled the early stages with MUFC struggling to hit their stride. Organised midfield and defence by MUFC appeared to switch to the momentum but a fortuitous strike from distance opened the scoring for the Geezers. Two more well taken strikes cemented the lead and a fourth before halftime flattered the home side.
MUFC started the second half positively with Mike Urlich testing the keeper from the half way line. More movement created space on the right where the ever present Mike Urlich crossed for Shaan Eagle to tap in from close range. Waikanae never looked to relax and continued to apply pressure with Mark and Ben competing to stem the free flowing football the home side were playing. A fifth goal sealed the victory for Waikanae Geezers who admitted the scoreline wasn’t a true reflection of the game.
The result sees Manaukau United into the Lawrie Plate where on Saturday 28th, MUFC travel to Mazengarb to take on KCU Barbarians in what should prove to be a battle with the previous record of Played 2 with 1 victory to either side.
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