ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16142, 3 August 1914, Page 8

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

The following l;:ble shows the positions of the teams in the Association Senior Cup

and Almn nil] by (!■ . . ... -\(,i;i iu:;:\ v. kavknsisoi'unk. K:ivci.i-b....iiMe u n,l Nor!hern (;<\';iipird th" Ciiledoni.in (..-(i.ii;;!, which was in capital oi'iior. A .li'.ng wind BW<'.j)t. the p.irk liar-Ikjiirwaid-i. •■ polling play. Norl.ii; ni opened in the CN:;li ot the gale, facing at the same time tho iitful glare of the tun. Helped by the wind, Rivensboiirne were frequently in Northern's zone, but. their shooting was erratic, the hall flying hii'Ji with little regard for direction." Xoifnern had greater difficulty in attacking, but ehowod butter promise with their limited opportunities. Several neat runs by Evans inside openings for >.'u;tli< rn, and Donald mrule occasional eortieii, but the inside forwards failed to penetrate t.h-j licence. 1 ripping by Campbell gave Raveiisbourno a fi'jc kick at hallway, and A. M'Callum's effort sent tho ball just over the bar—-a near thing. Ravenebourno continued to press, and a. header from Campbell was cleared with difficulty by goalkeeper Harrison. A suspension wan necieeary owing to an injurv to Janice Harrison. Ravensboiirnc.etill hung round the goal, an effort by A. M'Ca'luni striking tho upright. A. Northern raid led by Donald elosied with a, free kick for tripping by W. Liddle. A speil which had been too frequently punctuated by displays of ill-temper and illicit rjactica ended pointless. Ravensbaurne had missed their opportunity.

Prior to recommencing tho referee called the teams togctlipr, and administered a general caution. Thirty seconds after the. Kickoff a swerving centre by Donald was easily finished into tho net by Evans. Northern 1 goal, Rsvcnsbourno nil. A clinking drive by Campbell was held bv French, and M'Galium a moment later blocked another stinger from tho same foot. Ravenebourne showed better control against, the wind, and engineered Borne promising advances, from ono of which Maincs delivered an accurate centre which travelled across the goal mouth, Northern clearing , after a critical bout. A shameless trip by W. Liddle put Ravcnsbonrne's goal in danger. Tho attack was stemmed, but only temporarily, and presently Evans accepted a cross from Donald and banged a second goal through. A minute later Campbell from 20 yards out scored with a beautiful drive. Northern 3 goals, Ravensbourne nil. By way of retaliation Stewart carried tho ball from halfway by a clever run, but in the act of shooting was huetlcd, Harrison fiejding easily. A similar effort subsequently closed ivith -a stinglcse shot easily dealt with, and a fine centre bv Mainee was profitlees. Further tripsins bv W. Liddle brought another free kick. French held a strong left-footer from Campbell, and this was tho last incident of noto in an ugly match, controlled with difficulty by Mr Brown. ■Northern 3 goals. Rt'.vensbaurno -Nil. Greek Island v. Mohnington B. The return match between Green /Island and Mornington B was played at the Gardens Gicund. The turf in places was very heavy. Mornington elected to play uphill. J. Grant played centre forward for Green Island, his placo at back being taken by Goddes. Helped by the strong wind, Green Island had tho -Mornington on -tlvi defensive for* some time, hat their efforts in front of goal were weak. A break-away 'by the hill forwards was stopped by Geddes in front of Greens' gual, and play returned to tho other end, B. Grant sending in a long shot which just missal. Davidson placed nicely to liaig on the wing, but tho letter's shot went wide. Greens wore on the defensive for a spell until Harkness cleared well down tho field. With tho dropping of tho wind the game became more even, but little good football was shown by cither team. Harkness saved a. flying shot from Smith, and J. Grant finished a solo run by centring nicely, but his colleagues missed tho opening. Both Plunkett and Davidson were safe on defence. From a corner kick Grant received the ball and placed into goal, where M'Allan beat Hollcyman with a low shot. Green Island 1 goal, Mornington B nil. Shortly after this halftime was called, with the hill team attacking strongly. Tho second spell opened with Greene attacking, but Davidson returned. Harkness was in troublo with a ehot from Biaillio, but Berry cleared. A corner kick was awarded to (jroen Island-, and Grant placed Co b.ie brother, who boat Hollevman. Green Island 2 goals, Mornington B nil. The Greene were having the best of tho exchanges, and a forward rush by the forwards saw B. Grant snick the ball to Walker, tho Latter'e shot striking tiho uipright and roboundin-g off Hollevman into goal.' Green Island 3 goals, Mornington B nil. A run of uninteresting play followed, the players being content to kick hard and often. Just before time Mornington scored from a corner kjjk, the/ball bem? pbocd through by PliuiKett from a scarmble in front of goal. The game, controlled by Mr J. Timlin, ended:

Green Island 3 goals. Mornington B ■ 1 goal. Roslyn-Wakabi v. Christian Brothers.

Tiho match Roslyn-Wakari v. Christian Brothers was plavod at Mornington under disagreeable weather conditions. A cold, bleak wind, accompanied by rain showers, blew across tho ground. Wakari, without Vornon and Cameron, who were replaced by two juniors, won the toss, and took advantage of the wind. The Whites at once attacked, and from a hot rally Stapleton partially cleared, and Eaton, closing in. drew first blood for Wakari. Combined play 'between Simm and Eaton tocric the ball into tho Greens' territory, but M'Kcefroy relieved. Immediately o.fterwarcls Simm reoeivcdi in a good position, but headed over. Wakari still were aggressive. Cassidy handled, Simm took the penalty, but shot weakly past. Over-eagerness spoilt Wakari's two next attempts, Patcrson bo£ft times being- penalised for offside play. The Greens ■now forced matters, and from a scramble Salmond shot over. Wakari again took tho ball through, and Elliott played nicely to Simm, whose shot passed by the upright. Stephenson placed in a lovely cross, which M'Gregor missed, asrroat chance being- lost. From the goal kick Newman took the ball through to Monaghan, his« parting effort striking the upright, Ramage eventually clearing. Tho Greens again oamc away, and Monagban was called on to field a good shot from Spiers., The Brothers still held their advantage, a,nd M'Caii'ghan placed in a good drive, skimming tho bar. Wakari were thirsting for troals, and Pat.erson, making ground on tho left, struck the crossbar. Simm took the rebound, and gave Stapleton no chance. Roslyn-Wakari 2, Christian Brothers nil. The spell closed with iStapleton fielding another hot shot from Paterson. <jy The Greens now started with the wind in their favour, but Rainage turned back their attack. Wakari, cor medium of.M'Gregor and Patcrson, forced their way into the Greens' territory, but 'Patorson shot past. This spurt was only for tho moment, the Whites being again culled on to defend. Tarleton tested Monaghan, but with no result. Pnterson and M'Gregor again visited Staplcton, tho latter bringing off a capital save from Patcrson. Casey tried a. long shot, but found Monaghan safe. Wakelin led a dangerous raid on tho Whites' goal, but Ramagc relieved the pressure. Hangerford badly missed, and M'Gregor, racing through, carried the ball right down, but Hungerford robbed him and play swung back. Immediately afterwards Paterson outpaced the backs, and, running strongly, had no difficulty in netting. Roslyn-Wakari 3 to nil. This reverse put now life into tho Greens, and from a throw-in Newman, receiving from Wakelin, beat Monaghan Roslyn-Wakari 3, Christian Brothers 1. Immediately nfterwards Salmond obtained possession, and placed past Monaghan. RoslynWakari 3, Christian Brotheis 2. Casey took a long , shot, but Monghan cleared. A scramble in Wakari's area was cleared by Monaghan at the cxpenso of a oorner, the resulting kick being cleared, and tho game, cntrolled by Mr Daneey. ended': Roslyn-Wakari 3 goals. Christian Brothers 2 goal?. MonNiXGTON A v. High School Old Bots. Tho match Mornington A v. High School Old Boye was played at Culling Park. Play opened in a c-okl eout.li-wester It shower, and tho strong wind across t.ho ground opoilt tho game. From the outset Mornington set up a strenuous attack, and (ho reward came in a goal scored by Young , , from a hig-h centre by Booker. Allan was.oonepicuouN in defence for School, and Mornington forwards were .still praying , hard, but were pulled up for offside in a good position. Allan cleared wpU down with a high kids, and C Alloo secured a shot, which was partly fiekkd by Jarvis, but the ball crossed t.'.ie lino between hie legs. Ilickcy headed out a centre from Pe&ke, and immediately afterwards Frarr cleared a slhot from Booker. From a Mornington goal kick Deuchraes placed well ahead to M'Faull. who made a good run and boat Martin with a pood shot. From a centre by Pcake, Alloo made a good

attempt, but Jurvis proved safe. Mornington forwards again spoilt a pretty piece of combined attack by getting offside. Martin saved a ehot. by .Vi'i''aull at tho expenso of a corner kick. ' Hiwvj and A. Allcxi worked t-owardd .Jarvis, who held the lattcr's dropping eliol. A fi'w minute* later C. AlLuo w-cm-rxi, but. shut high. Young next iniule a. run up the windward wing, and sent in a good shot, which Martin was obliged to turn round (.lie post. Tho corner kick was resultlota, and }ialftun<u was called with tho .score i-t.ariding at: Mornington 2 Old Hoys nil. From the kick-otf MornWigton utlac'kod, and eoon a centre oaino in from BoirW, which 1 >oiu-hrass snapped up and l>l iced past, Martin at close (pMrters. The Uhies were, now pretty continuously occupied wiUi delence. Jarvis hold tiiioc.-s troni C. Alloo and Hey, in quick succession, and again, after a tricky run, Hey .sent in a fine attempt from the wing. ' Race msido several assault*, but, Dickel and Hiokoy were alert, and .I.u-vi.s whs safe, l'eakc had a ehot, which tho goalkeeper punned out. Race looked a, likely scorer, but, a joint infringement with Mickey nullified the effort. Blues' forwards ewept'down on Martin, and what was viewed as a certain goal was spoilt by ono of tho pack getting ahead to iccc-ive. Good play by Poake and Nicholson ended with a shot from Alloo, found the not. School now were working hard for an equalising goal, hut nothing resulted, and time was called.

It was a 'rather ragged game, in which olortc combination w>as difficult, owin" to th© strong wind. Mornington forwards wero very fast on tho ball, and played a gamo to suit the day—long passes to the wing, with tho wind, arid fast runs for goal. School, on the other hand, seemed to rely on the old game of abort passes between "insider" and to steady working for goil; consequently their attack was broken before the opportunity to shoot came. Mornington included two substitutes in the. team in place of Jack and Lcadbcaber. History again repeated itself. High School have never yet been able to scalp Mornington A. A drawn game has been played, but on every other occi.sion tha Bhirs hav> boon victorious. What Northern deny to Mornington, Mornington deny to High'fkiicol. The result wa.s: Mornington A 3 goate. High beiiool Old Boys . • ii goals. Kaitangata v. Maori Hill. Maori Hill being unable to muster a team to travel, Kaitangata won by default. SECOND URADE. . Northern 4 goals, Green Island 3 goals. Mornington 4 goals, Normanby 2 goals. High School Old Boys 3 goals, Southern 1 fioa.l. Christian Brothers 6 goals, Roslyn-Wakari 3 goals. THIRD GRADE. High School Old Boys 7 goals, Mornington 1 goal. Christian Brothers B 1 goal, Northern 1 S°:il. « Christian Brothers A 3 goals, Ravensbourne 2 goals. FOURTH GRADE. Mornington A 4 goals, Greon TsJanci nil. Maori Hill 2 goals, High School 2 goals. Northern 2 goals, Christian Brothers B 2 goals. Roslyn-Wakari 4 goals. Southern nil. Christian Brothers A 2 goals, High School A 1 ,goal.

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