It wasn't quite the Nou Camp as seen on ESPN early this morning and it's certainly a far cry from Wembley Stadium but Wainuiomata kicked off their Chatham Cup campaign at a sun drenched and windswept Bishop Park against Eastbourne this afternoon.
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| Picturesque Bishop Park in Eastbourne |
With a much changed team from Saturdays game that even saw Stephen Quirke included in a central midfield role Wainui got off to a great start with a goal after ten minutes. Joel Evans then doubled Wainuis lead before the break to calm any nerves that might have built up around such a slender lead.
Playing into the wind in the second half Wainui looked comfortable at the back as Eastbourne pushed on to try and grab a goal to make a contest out of it but Wainui always looked dangerous on attack. Stephen Quirke almost added to the tally of goals when a cross come shot drifted over the goalkeeper but I'm sure the wind played its part in helping to blow the ball just inches wide.
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| Jordan Blake beats his man |
Local hero Ralph Chenery made a late appearance at centre forward and almost snatched a late goal but Eastbournes keeper was equal to the shot. The game eventually wore down to its conclusion seeing Wainui advance to the second round and a glamour tie (clarification needed) at home to former champions Wellington Olympic at Richard Prouse Park next month.
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