1947 Chatham Cup
| Dates | 23 August 1947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship venue | Basin Reserve, Wellington | ||
| Champions | Waterside (Wellington) (4th title) | ||
| Runners-up | Technical Old Boys | ||
| Championship match score | 2 – 1 (aet) | ||
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The 1947 Chatham Cup was the 20th annual nationwide knockout football competition in New Zealand.
The competition was run on a regional basis, with regional associations each holding separate qualifying rounds. Teams taking part in the final rounds are known to have included North Shore United, Waterside (Wellington), Wanganui Old Boys, St. Andrews (Manawatu), Technical Old Boys (Christchurch), Northern Hearts (Timaru), Mosgiel, and Invercargill Thistle.
The 1947 final
Bob Bolton, Toby Janes, and Tom Walker became the first players to play in four winning sides, having previously played for Waterside in the 1938, 1939, and 1940 finals. Waterside dominated the final, but no goals were scored in the first period. In the second half, Mark Bell scored for Waterside, only to have Colin Bailey equalise before the final whistle. The only goal of extra time came through Waterside's Toby Janes.[1]
Results
Final
23 August 1947 |
| Waterside (Wellington) | 2 – 1 | Technical Old Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, Janes | Bailey |
Basin Reserve, Wellington Referee: J. Sanderson |