Football
A United win tomorrow would strike a positive note on two chords.An invigorated Wairarapa United squad should give Miramar Rangers a whale of a game in their Central League match at Dave Farrington Park, Miramar, tomorrow.
Not only have Wairarapa United spirits been given a timely boost by their 3-1 win over defending league champions Napier City Rovers at Napier last weekend but news they have leapfrogged from fifth to third on the points table, after being awarded the maximum three points from their 3-3 draw with Western Suburbs three weeks back, has also added a spring to their step.
The decision was made after Wests were found to have fielded an unregistered player and means Wairarapa United now sit on 10 points, equal with Wests and behind the two unbeaten sides, Wellington Olympic (18) and Miramar Rangers (16). The difference between the leading pair is that Olympic have won six from six while Miramar Rangers have had five wins and a draw.
More good news for Wairarapa United is that the injury clouds which were over two of their better performers this season, fullback Esava Nqeleca and midfielder Miroslav Tvaroh, have lifted and they seem likely to take their places in the starting line-up.