THE FIRST SOCCER TEST.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 150, 28 June 1927, Page 8

THE FIRST SOCCER TEST.

(By SINBAD.)

Far from Dunedin conies the tale that ought to charm the Soccerites. It was a game that critics hail as of the nature that delights. It ended in a draw, two all, so honour's easy up to date, and chasers of the Soccer ball the Tests that follow now await. From what I gather of the game they bullied off at second slip. X.Z. a mark was seen to claim but then its putt rolled round the lip. The gong went for second head, a centre forward called: "Checkmate," but Hislop cannoned off the red, and Tait regained his crease too late. Then Edmunds led a little spade, but caught a-crab from corner kicks, but Canada commencement made when Anderson was huffed for "sticks." Then Inncs countered with his right, which made the ban-ackers all gape, then to New Zealand's high delight he stymied Tate and broke the tape. Excitement now was running high when Davidson advanced- a pawn. He served, and from an easy lie, put down the red— the match was drawn.