ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 173, 24 July 1922, Page 8

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

PHILOMEL DEFEATS V.M.C.A. i DEVOXPORT PRESBYTERIAN AND J KOETHCOTE DRAW. PONSONBY-BROTHERHOOD EVEN. CORINTHIAN BEATS EVERTOK. . All the competitions were advanced a j stage on Saturday under ideal weather ; conditions. . The match between Philomel and V.M.C.A. on the dock ground resulted in < a good win for the sailors by two goaLi < to nil. The contest was a real good j one, all the players showing up, particularly the respective captains, Neesham and Corbett. If anything the game was j ( marred at times by dangerous charging, | the result of over-anxiousness, and Mr. Bowie had plenty to do to suppress thie. Two games were played on Victoria Park, and both ended in a draw. The game between Ponsonby and Brotherhood was witnessed by many spectators. It was fast and spectacular, and ended one goal each. Innes was conspicuous for Ponsonby, and made several good runs in the second half, whilst Meikle was safe on defence. Griffiths was safe at fullback for Brotherhood. The other game between Northcote and Devonport Presbyterians resulted two goals each, and Northcote were fortunate in getting on evjn terms, as the shooting of the forwards was erratic. Kriott and Corrin were fairly good, and Baker, playing for the first time for years, should improve with training. Wallwork was reliable at right fullback. The Devonporters were uniformly pood. Corinthians defeated Everton at the Domain by 6 goals' to 2, after a fair game. The two special games were played. .Philomel B team beat Chelsea by a goal I and North Shore prevailed against Chatham by two goals to nil. North Shore won the Second Division jChampiomehip, defeating Metropolitan by one goal to nil, the winning goal being ecored only in the hist ten minutes. V.M.C.A. V. PHILOMEL Philomel won tire toss, and V.M.C.A. kicked on" with the sun striking acro«s the field. A run down by Hoop.T was cleared ' by Neesham. and the *amc was traiis- ! fprred to the sailors' goal, a penalty being given against Philomel. Pitkcn took the ; kick, but Batty saved the shot at the I expense of a corner. A goal kick was the I result, and from the k)«k Heatlny took possession, swung across a perfect centre,' but it went begging, and Colemtui cleared to Renshaw, who tested Batty. The ball travelled again to Henderson, Lewis pot--1 ting, But he saved brilliantly, and punting [ the ball to Williams, the outjlde risht i passed swiftly to Patterson, who lost the ball to Hopkins, who kicked clear. ! I V.M.C.A. continued to press, but the I defence were very sure, and the tackling sure. Corbett tried several long shots, and Henderson was kept busy until Renshaw once again, by a nice run. placed the sailors' goal in danger, but McEUigott charged down the shot. Flashes of good' I play on both wings were frequent, but both sides failed to put the finishing touches to their efforts, the home team being especially noticeable in this respect. A freekick against Doree for handling put . V.M.C.A. in n good position to score, but I Hopkins cleared. Play was assuming a I i kick and dash character, although understanding between the V.M.C.A! players gave them what advantage there was. Immediately on the "/e-commencemeut Philomel commenced preying, and a succession of corner kicks saw Henderson make several splendid saxes, eventually clearing to Renshaw, who forced a corner. V.M.C.A. continued to press, but with no success, and eventually the outside left again came into the picture, but Batty • cleared. Play was quickly transferred to the visitors' goal area, but Lewis being hurt suspended action, and a few minutes later Marsh was injured, an-1 Philomel continued to play ten men. Patterson, Dy a nice pass, put Williams in a good position, and he sent in a good dropping shot. Batty punching over. I j Corbett cleared the ensuing shot, and i Lewis, taking the ball on the run, beat' Coleman, and put behind. V.M.C.A now I took a hind, and Entwistle had a shot, but Ilopkinf cleared to McKernon, who centred I nicely, out Henderson cleared. Marsh now returned and signalised his entry by robbing Renshaw, and from the corner which was forced Corbett headed in. Philomel 1, i.M.C.A. 0. On the kick-off HeatW almost at once beat Pitkin, and Neesbam scored. Philomel 2, V.M.C.A 0 c "*""", V.M.C.A. now put their best into things and Williams spur'.ed along the touch line. Batty once again saved his charge, and Corbett taking the kick, gave : a long pass out to J ewis, but Neesham , raced across and kicked down field. htevens took a hard drive, which the home :goalie punched clear, only to see Williams I send in another shot which sailed over the bar. The game was very fast and the ' wing men on both sides were swinging the I 1" <-i ac f? Bß we l l, and w:heu the final I whistle blew with the score 2—o in Philomel's favour the players were pretty well I worn out. There was a great crowd Philomel •> V.M.C.A ;;;; j NOKTHCOTE V. DEVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN. This game, played on Victoria Park did not attract the same interest as the other' contest, but was nevertheless interestine• ! Xorthcote went, down the field at ton speed, where Presbyterian cleared and sent the ball upUeld to Sparlit-gs, who s nof ha?d and scored nrst goal. This livened Northcote up, Wallwork and Colvin defending soundly. From a smart movement by Corrin, who passed smartly to Knott. the latter shot hard, giving the Presbyterian goalie no chance. Shortly after Burfo-d scored for the blues close in, the result of I a .scramble in the goal mouth. Xorthcote was shockin" th ° PaCC ' ""' theiC * h °°" n ß Xow the spectators were treated to some clever goalkecping, Farnall (Presbyterian) goalie, bringing off -some excellent saves time and again amidst applause. The game became very scraggy. From a goalkick iairgray passed to Sparlings, who scored after a solo run, thus inaKinc thp scores even. Xorthcote's display waf disL PP nXn s S, it a a d game/"'" fortuaat « CHELSEA V. PHILOMEL B. dock US?? Phiu™, tOSS acd dcf <=nded the aocK goal. roiioiDPl commenced to t)res<» hutI Chelsea's left wing got moving and a 'nice pass gave Taylor a chance to test Pea-» I the latter saving cleverly. (Jhoisei i™ having the better of the gamp, and th>> ball travelling from Talbot an CottreU to Jaylor. Pease once more cleared. Phi'onii-1 h^ever, a had h two. From midtield ~luy Ureo<li." Vn,r!i and sending in a high lon X ' sh<>- comulptelv beat the goalie. Philoin-1 i, I'heSea 0 b rom th.. kick-off l'hilmml ' [JLh hands in the goal moutn relieving aud Chelsea getting away heads, put a shH ocr the cross bar. A few minutes later Tartar spoilt a chance by handlii:-. ilalf time saw the sheet : Phuoinei l, chVlsi" o .From the kick-off even i,1,,-- , 51 ,,,,, Thompson took a free from Calvvrt ami ■ Just missed A moment later l>e U- sa* ed & p.srnow a vSd sSriS w!th'\ i h,- ai icori' l^' laßC ' an,l lull t; " lc ta { Philomel B , i

PONSONBY V. BROTHERHOOD. This game was played on Victoria P»* From the kick-off Ponsonby pressed .S Griffiths cleared in the nick of time. 'Finm a throw-in Mclvor slipped the ball to WatL who sent in a stinging shot, which etrup? the crossbar. Shortly alter Watt hid another chance, but the shot went widT Brotherhood's forwards, combining wrtl took the ball down the field, where a penalty was given against Poneonbr Auld took the kick. Riving chance. Brotherhood 1, Ponsonby 0. Brotherhood's defence was sound, break ing up the Ponsonby forwards' work time and again. From a corner Mitchell (p on sonby) headed into goal. Thomas clearing Metkle was playing very soundly, and time and again cleared in great style, placins the ball to his forwards with precieion but unfortunately they lacked combinatinn , Pearson (Brotherhood) received the ball from a throw-in, and sent m a beautiful left-foot shot, Anderson clearing. ™ Poneonby now attacked. Mitchell touched the ball to Grant, who shot Thomas saved n good style. After half-time the game livened up considerably, a penalty being given against Ponsonby, Anderson saving amidst applause. Give and take play was the order of the game until Innes received from Mitchell, who sent in a stunning shot, whica beat Thomas, making the score one all. Both teams worked hard to gain the advantage, but the whistle sounded with no alteration. iir. J. Hollows was referee. OTHER RESULTS. Special Game*.—Nortt , Shore 2, v. Chatham 0: Philomel B 1. v. Chelsea 0. Second Division.—North Shore 1, y. Metropolitan 0; Tonsonhy 1, v. Y.iI.CA.O* Technical Old Boys 1. v. Everton 1 : W.Y.M.I. 4, v. Devonport Presbyterian 0. Third Division.—Metropolitan 5, v. On*, hunga 1; College I.'nited :',. v. Xorthcote 0: North Shore 1, v. V.11.C.A. 1. Fourth Division.—V.M.C.A. 2, v. Corinthians 0; Brotherhood 1, v. Devonport 0; Technical Old Boys 2, v! Metropolitan"™ Onebunga Methodist 2, v. Devonport Meth» dist 1. Fifth Division. —North Shore 5, v. Mt Eden 0; Devonport Presbyterian 1, t Metropolitan 1: Xorthcote 3. v. W.T.M I. 0. Sixth Division.—Belmont 3, v. St. Hellerg 0; North Shore 7, v. Brotherhood 1. Schools' Competition.—Beresford Street 3. v. Point Chevalier 1: St. Helier's 1, * Belmont 0; Parnell 1, v. Mount Eden 1. V.M.C.A. BOYS' LEAGUE. The following are the results of the V.M.C.A. Boys' Football League matches played last Saturday : — Senior Grade. —Hovers 1, beat Spurs 0; Rivals 0. drew with Celts 0; Swifts 2, drew with Rangrers 2. Junior Grade. —Spurs 1, beat Rovera 0; Rivals 2, beat Celts 0; Rangers 3, beat Swifts 0. DTTNEDIN. Mount Zion 2, drew witß Old Boye £: Maori Hill 5, beat V.M.C.A. A 2; Northern 3. beat Seacliff 1; Mornington 5, beat Southern 2. AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. IDRATV WITH 'SEW SOUTH 'WALBS. SYDNEY, July 23. The Australian Association football tens which recently toured 'New Zealand played a draw with New South Wales, the scoi« being 1 all.—(A. and >\Z. Cable.)