No doubt they are a little disappointed not to win but Napier City Rovers are reconciling that emotion in hitting the highway back home with a point in the bag.
The Conroy Removals-sponsored Blues held Wellington Olympic to a 2-all draw at Wakefield Park in their Lotto Central League soccer match on Saturday after trailing 2-0 at halftime.
"If you had offered me a point before we set off in the morning at 6.30 with a depleted squad I would have taken it," said coach Bill Robertson, reiterating he, captain Fergus Neil and golden boot contender Angus Kilkolly were out of the mix.
Youth defender Blake Koolen also had to come into the game early for a 70-minute stint.
Robertson said the Rovers found their mojo in the second half and were pushing for victory.