Wanaka hosted Southland in round four of the Southern Championship on a cold, windswept field at the Wanaka Recreation Centre. Looking to build on a good win the previous week, it was Southland who had the majority of possession in the first 15 minutes as Wanaka were guilty of rushing things and not keeping possession. 

Halftime score was nil-nil and both teams were surely happy to have not conceded goals, but Wanaka feel they have created the better chances.

The second half started and Wanaka brought on the promising Alex Plimmer, in what could be his last game before he heads to America to further his studies and football opportunities. 

A few half chances were created, but in the 65th minute, Wanaka created another fine chance. Bell combined firstly with Santana on the left and found space to drive forward. He then played a one-two with Pleskun and received the ball at the edge of Southland's box. He then passed to Cavanagh who had time and space to shoot low and hard past Southland’s keeper. Just as it looked like a certain goal, however, a covering defender made a sliding clearance off the goal line. A fine move started and nearly finished by a couple of Wanaka’s young players.

Levi Fletcher came on and straight away added a wee spark with fresh legs. Wanaka looked to utilise his runs down the left-hand flank. Carmichael had a free kick from a handy position late in the game comfortably saved by Southland's keeper but the game ended in a nil nil draw.

Next week Wanaka are away to Green Island in Dunedin and will be looking to gain another precious three points and continue the unbeaten run.