WELLINGTON WIN WELL

Evening Post, Issue 19, 23 July 1934, Page 13

WELLINGTON WIN WELL

\ Although they were without the services of one or two regular players, Wellington made a good showing against Karori A and won by i goals to 2. The state of No. 8 ground at Karori militated against good .hockey, but there were patches of interesting ploy. Hard hitting was essential, but even with full force put into the shot; the ball travelled only a short distance, thus little ground was gained at any time. Generally speaking, Wellington had a. territorial advantage throughout, their combination being more sound. In the first "fifteen minutes, Karori had three opportunities, of scoring but poor following'up'prevented them from finding the net. .Guy,'in goal, anticipating, made good saves. . If anything,l the Karori forwards were superior and made several spirited attacks as a result of good centring, by the wings. At Wellington were in the leady Ferguson and [Gracie having scored. In.; the .second spell Karori made: desperate efforts to even things UP but they only;, managed toscore two goals as against Wellington's total of four. One-of their scores.came about through a'penalty. - bully given against Guy, K. Watchman' being successful. The same player was also responsible for Karon's .second goaL Lyons and Wellum played soundly in seoring s Wellington's other goals. Ini the' latter stages of the game.Karori attacked.determinedly, but the ground was becoming. worse and they could not»fcake advantage of the opportunities afforded them. Falconer, Burton, and Newport played outstandingly for Wellington. The umpires were Messrs, W. Keys and S. 8.. Browne. "" ■