An early tilt at the beautiful game

Players prepare for play and supporters line the sidelines at Sunnyvale Park for a seven-a-side...
Players prepare for play and supporters line the sidelines at Sunnyvale Park for a seven-a-side football tournament run by the Green Island Junior Football Club.
Warming to the task at the Green Island Junior Football Club seven-a-side tournament in Sunnyvale...
Warming to the task at the Green Island Junior Football Club seven-a-side tournament in Sunnyvale is Mosgiel Tigers player Hamish van Tuel (7).
In pursuit of the ball are (left) Roman Wharerimu (8), of the Green Island Chargers, and Levi...
In pursuit of the ball are (left) Roman Wharerimu (8), of the Green Island Chargers, and Levi Welsford (9), of the Roslyn-Wakari Broncos.
Making headway down the pitch is Ricky Ye (8), of the Maori Hill Gunners, pursued by Mosgiel...
Making headway down the pitch is Ricky Ye (8), of the Maori Hill Gunners, pursued by Mosgiel Flames player Sam Staal (7).
Jostling for possession are (left) Maori Hill player Will Thompson (8) and Harbourside's Sonny...
Jostling for possession are (left) Maori Hill player Will Thompson (8) and Harbourside's Sonny George (9).
Looking up the field at his options is Kurtis La Hood (7), of the Dunedin Royals, while Maori...
Looking up the field at his options is Kurtis La Hood (7), of the Dunedin Royals, while Maori Hill players Jyashnu Rajula and Sarah Porter (both 7) track back.
Oscar shows his support for Hereweka Seagulls players (from left) Ben Matthewson, Tilly Sweetman...
Oscar shows his support for Hereweka Seagulls players (from left) Ben Matthewson, Tilly Sweetman and Cole Dixon (all 9).
In action for the Melchester Rovers is Jesse Johnston-Buckler (11).
In action for the Melchester Rovers is Jesse Johnston-Buckler (11).

Ninety-six junior football teams and their supporters flocked to Sunnyvale Park yesterday for a seven-a-side football tournament.

The annual event, run by the Green Island Junior Football Club, has been going for 46 years.

Photographer Gerard O’Brien was among all the activity.

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