ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 154, 30 June 1919, Page 8

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

PONSONBY V. NORTHCOTE. This game was played on Victoria Park on Saturday, and a very uninteresting exhibition was witnessed. In the first spell the play was very even, Ponsonby scoring thrice, while Northcote notched a goal just before half-time. In the second half Northcote had the better of the play, but no score resulted. For Pousonby Knaggs and Saunders scored, while Cross found the net for Northeote. Ponsonby won the toes, and elected to play with a slight wind in their favour. From the kick-off Northcote carried play into Ponsonby's territory. Northcote were trying hard to score, lint their shots were all wide of the mark, and no score resulted. Booth now set his forwards going, and some good combination was witnessed. Clarke, securing on the wing for Poneonby, carried the leather well Into his opponents' territory, and had a shot, which, however, went too high. Ponsonby. however, were not to be denied, and Pickering passed the ball on to Saunders. who made no mistake, placing the leather In the net. Ponsonby 1, Northcote 0. On resuming, Northcote immediately attacked, and Cross sent in a very strong shot, which was nicely cleared by Frlcker. Northcote, however, still kept up the pressure, and as the result of some good.work by the forwards several corners were forced. However, no score resulted, and play again shifted to Northcote territory. Kowatt. securing a nice pass from Pickering, licat two of his opponents, and passed on to Knaggs, who gave Ridings no chance, and the ball went into the net, making the scores: l'onsonby :2, Northcote ii. Play at this stage was continually travelling from one goal to the other. The ball was contlnod to inidflcld, until David-

son passed on to Cross, who sent in a beautiful shot, -which completely beat Forbes. Popsonby now pressed very hard, and several opportunities were -lost owing to 1.a.l shooting. Half-time came with the scores: I'onsonby *J, Northcotc 1. On resuming, Northcote carried an offensive into Ponsonby'fi territory, ami some interesting play w.is witnessed. Northcote were now having the better of the game, and the forwards were continually shootIng, but their shots lacked direction, and no .-core resulted. Ponsonby now broke away, and Rowatt. with some tricky work, I got past the opposing backs, but his shot lacked the necessary "'sting." and Hidings cleared. Corrin. receiving for Northcote. initiated a forward rush, which was effectually stopped by IJooth, who kicked out of bounds. A good opening was given to Northcote by way of a free kick. Cadncss. who took the kick, made a very good attempt, which was saved by Forbes. A free kick against Northcote enabled Ponsonby to cany piny Into tiielr opponents" territory, but the attack was only uiomentarv an* Roberts cleared. Northcote now pressed very linnl. but bnd shooting agnin spoilt their chances. The final whistle was now blown, with Northeotp attacking, and the scored: I'onsonbv -. Xorthcote 1. Mr. Jacobs was the reforec. KttOTUERHOOD V. EVERTOX. This match, which was played on the Domain, drew a fair crowd of spectators. J The game, which was played in gooil I weather, «rai by no means up to the .standard of senior football, both sides being at fault. Kvertou. who scored four goals, were Just a little better than Bnnherhood in the tlrst half. In the second half the game was much the reverse, although Kverton added three more goals to Brotherhoods "lie. The game ended: ICverton 7, Brotherhood I. , Hlllcoto set the ball rolling for Evcrton, with a pass out to Webster, but the latter run down the Held. He set Williams going, who sent In a good shot, which was cleared tarßeasell. The ball wiis sent up the Held, play being concentrated around the Brotherhoods goal, when Hillcote from a tussle received, and put the ball into the net: Everton 1. Brotherhood 0. At this stage a lot of corners took place. B. Webster forcing no less than three. Both sides were now playing very vigorously. Alpe. who was supporting his goalie well, was responsible for a lot of work. Everton's fast forwards, who were continually forging ahead, were spoon respited in a second goal for Everton: Evortnn 2. 'Brotherhood 0. Brotherlmoil, who wp-> now awaking up to the fact that their opponents were well in the lead, settled down to work. Alpe. who made a good attempt to overrun his opponents, was in for a lot of hard work, until relieved by Barlow. Here Woatherspoon took a pas's from the wine, sending in a long shot which Guy failed to save: Evertoh 3, Brotherhood 0. Marsh, who made a very good run up the wing, sent int a low shot which went wide. A melee took place around the Brotherhood goal, and Cox sent the ball into goal: Kverton 4. Brotherhood 0. The second spell stnrted In good style, Jackson sending out to 'Williams. The latter wns relieved by Clnnnchan. who put the leather outside. A corner against Kverton was taken by Williams, and from the ;pass Hart had no difliculty in Qnding the llPt: Kv.erton A. Brotherhood 1. A Hue ■ piece of r, ork took place between the I P.rotherhood forwards. Time after time ;ihpir opponents" defence was severely ] tested. Bessel. who was playing a good I game, was very much in evidence. Opportunities were frequently missed, until AT-eb-wter made a good solo run down the win" and put In a good shot, which Otij- failed to save: Everton 5. Brotherhood 1. Edward*, who was doing a lot of hnrd work, was called upon to show his shooting ability, but his shots were going -wide <V melee took place around the Brotherhood goal-month, and W ehster again found the net: Lverton 6, Brotherhood 1. The game was now being played in a fading light. .Both sides were playing, with determination. Brotherhood had their opponents =2: an^^^SH-" 11 tU last Kverton r Brotherhood ..'.'...".".' j '.... l

Mr. Ritson was referee. V.M.C.A. V. RICHMOND. each" 55 same ended in a draw—one goal FOURTH DIVISION. W.Y.M.I. drew with Tabernacle, 1 all. FIFTH DIVISION. W.Y.M.I. 8, beat Xorthcotc -. SIXTH DIVISION. Xorthcote 3, beat Tabernacle A nil. V.M.C.A. BOYS' LEAGUE. SENIOR GRADE. Celts 1 (Kecsing). beat Rivals 0. Rovers G (Strongman 3, Coltman, Blott) beat Spurs 0. '""J. Swifts :: (Lambert 2, Thompson) beat Rangers 1. INTERMEDIATE A GRADE. Rangers 0. drew with Celts 0. Rivals 4 (Patterson Qrahani, Burt), beat Spurs 1. INTERMEDIATE B DIVISION. Swifts 1 (Sheffield), beat Kantrers 0 Rovers X (Pitkethley), beat Rivals 0. JUNIOR A DIVISION. Rangers 1 (Riakcy). beat Swifts 0. Rovers :t (Smith, Allen, Lynch), beat Celts 3 (Klndley). ». JUNIOR B DIVISION. Rovers 7 (Montclth 5, Heerdegen, Strange) beat Spurs 0. ■ Celts 5 (Crowther, O'Srien, Surtees, Lockle, O'Sulltvan), beat 'Rivals 0. AUCKLAND V. CANTERBURY. AN EVEN GAME. (By Telegraph.—'Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The Association football match. Auckland v. Canterbury, was played this afternoon. The ground was in good order. Canterbury pressed after the kick-off. Dawber headed a goal. Following the resumption of play, Perritt missed a good opening for Auckland by shooting wide, but shortly after, from scrambling play, Auckland scored. Play was fast, each side attacking in turn, and both goals having narrow escapes. At half-time the score was unaltered, one goal'each. The second spell opened with Canterbury attacking, and a shot by Norman struck the bar. Wallwork staved oft a strong attack by bending over. Play was maintained at a great pace. Auckland assuming the aggressive. Hayes secured and shot into goal, but was ruled off-side. Even play continued to the end, the final score being one goal each. There was a record attendance, anil play was fact and exciting. — --• ■ i