ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 207, 30 August 1920, Page 7

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

THE BROWN SHIELD. AUCKLAND AGAIX DEFEATED. WELLINGTON RETAINS TROPHY. (Special to "Star.' - ) WELLINGTON, Saturday. i The Auckland visiting team again tried in vain to wrest the Brown Shield from the holders, Wellington, on the Basin Reserve to-day. They were at the wrong end of a 4—2 tally at the conclusion of a fairly interesting game, which was witnessed by a'bout l«n> people. The conditions were in marked contract to those prevailing in the last contest, a warm sun shining throughout, though rue ground was a tritle soft. i Auckland set the ball rolling against the sun and wind, and curried play Immediately to the danger zone, but Cross, who got the transfer, was offside and Wellington reversed by clever work. Auckland were threatened continuallv bv accprate passing tactics by Wellington. Their full-backs failed to clear, and Ferguson had a straight shot, which skidded through the goalkeeper's legs and got the net.—Wellington 1, Auckland O. Auckland now got an opportunity, ami the ball came out to Woolley. who forced a corner, which he put nicely in front, but the blacks cleared. Auckland were having a hot time, aud after S. Dncre had saved nicely Smith put in a hot shot, which was abortive, however. Walley rushed down to the goalmouth, hut Tavlor saved bv kicking dead, and then Woolley put In a fine corner, but It was kicked over the goal. Wellington were soon back on the attack and scored their second goal as the result of a splendid centre, which Wolstenholme unfortunately knocked hack into tiie goal. Auckland at last started to show some combination. Woolley and Bnrnett giving the Wellington defence a hot few minutes. I'lay gradually veered down-field, and up I on the other wing, when Cross sent in to Tremain, to Pealing, who had an easv proposition in front of the goal, and rose |to the occasion.-Wellington 2. Auckland 1 1. The Auckland forwards were playing now in good form, and set up a serious attack, Tremain just missing an opportunity to place a rolling ball into the goal! Then McKenzle headed out another dangerous shot, but the visitors were not to tie denied, for Baker sent in a long low shot from mid-Held, aud though it was stopped. Barnett shot the ball into the goal.—Wellington 2, Auckland 2. After .Porter had missed a favourable opportunity soon after the kick-out C Uacre returned the ball upheld, and centred"nicely without avail. The game was full of incident, and Wellington got in front again when Smith sent n shot right across the opposition, and Ballard unmarked directed the hall Into the net.—Wellington :1, Auckland 2. On resuming, the Auckland team was re-arranged to enable fiacre to play Inside left. After some "ragged plav m which Wellington had the better of things. Auckland rallied. Pact,, commencing au attack, but Wellington came again Ferguson and Porter tricking ail the opposltion except the goalkeeper. who tu<t staved off Porter's shot. It was „ pretty run. A splendid save hy Wolstenholme was the next incident, but he got -i .snell while play hovered about midiield. The better combination was displayed by the blacks, but Campbell discounted good plav by shooting wide, and the referee ruled an infringement in Auckland's favour. After a mix-up Woolley , na(le „ hl]rst „,„, centred to the goalie's arms. Prettv plav by the same player almost brought .success, and honours were with Auckland. In ra her ■Uninteresting play Auckland's luck "as out, for after Wolstenholme had fended out brilliantly a long shot by Ferguson saw Dacre get In liis road in attempting to dear, and Campbell later-Au-rkiand 2. The whistle soim I i after with (he score unaltered. LOCAL MATCHES. Second Division. Y.M C \ 4 hj„ „, Tabernacle C; .Everton beat •Northed n?2 goals to 1 (for Everton Jin, O'Connor 1 Jack O Connor 1; f„ r Northcote, U'Leary vf;°;VV 1 Division.—ißouskill Cup Final: nacle i UaDßers 3 (Woods), beat TaberFifth Division.—O'Lenry Shield Semifinal: Y.M.C.A. Rivals 6. beat YJM.C A fewlftfl 0. Sixth Heller's v. Shore draw, 1-1. Kennedy Memorial fun (Semitlnnll: Y.M.C.A. Swifts IS. heat Brntherbood O (all the winners but one scored). T.M.C.A. BEATS JIUNTLY. (By Telegraph.—Own Corespondent.) 'irrNTLY. Saturday. The Association football match Huntlr v. Y.M.C.A. resulted: Y.M.C.A 2 Huntlv 1. Mr. Ball was referee. It was a good game.