FALCON CUP WON BY ONEHUNGA.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 214, 11 September 1939, Page 11

FALCON CUP WON BY ONEHUNGA.

DEFEAT OF Y.M.C.A.

ONE GOAL IN EXTRA TIME.

PONSONBT IMPROVE ON THE CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER,

Though the second lowest team on the Soccer championship ladder, Oneluinga

succeeded in defeating the ladder leaders

when tlicy met Y.M.C.A. in the Falcoi Cup final at Blandford Park on Saturday An extra 30 minutes of play was ncces sary to finalise the match and give One hunpta the only goal of tho game. Jn th< senior championship mate-lies Ponsonbj also had an unexpected win at the expense of Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys ant Abels downed Xorth Shore at Devonpoit Comrades proved too strong for Grej Lynn at Western Springs. Scores were: — Falcon Cup.—Onehunjra 1, beat Y.M.C.A. I °. | Championship—Poiisonby 6, beat Old ; Boys 1; Comrades (i. beat Grey Lynn 1; j Abels 3. beat X firth Shore 0. j How they stand: — 1 finals Cli. r. \v. l. d. f. a. rts.! Y.M.r.A. ... i~ io s 4 n.'i ::2 24 | Mt. Albert .. 17 11 1 71 :i4 2H Poiisonby ... 1 ."i in 2 4li 2.'! 22 j Comrades .. IT i) 0 .'! «;i > In 21 | Abels 17 7 4 (i 40 :jr> 2D 1 North Shore. 17 !i 7 1 r.:{ 48 1!t j Thistle 17 .~i in 2 :« :!!) 12 j Suburbs 17 10 4 3X 71 in 1 oiK'hunsa .. 17 :i 10 4 :(.~i <:r» 10 | Grey Lynn . 17 212 3 37 78 7 j PENALTY ONLY SCORE. Two extra spells were needed to give Oiiflninsii a surprise win over Y.M.C.A. in tin- Falcon fup final at Blandford Park. '1 he match was a stirring exhibition of clever fontlmll. Onehunga's only goal was scored from a penalty. Burrows, in goal for Oiieliunga, was generally smart anil Ilarliek played a steady game. Kulhcrford. however, was the mainstay of the defence and cleared with powerful kicks when strong Y.M. attacks threatened. Rlockley, It. Lindsay and Wiseman were sound in the intermediate line. Brass, who possesses a snr- . prising turn of speed, demonstrated many I fast runs down the line. | Brennan surprised as the Y.M. goalkeeper by his clever work, and it was largely due to him that his side escaped so lightly. McLean and Veart were sound 011 defence and Sims, at centre-half, distributed tile play well, while McMeclian and Bell broke up attacks ill excellent fashion. Bennett, in the centre, was too well watched to be dangerous, but McMurchy and Burton (on the right) were unlucky not to be more successful in some of their movements. RACE FOR LAURELS. In a critical game at Fowlds Park in ideal weather, Poiisonby continued tlieir late run for top of the ladder with it ti—l victory over Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys. The surface was on the rough side, and the grass rather lush, but players revelled in a dry ball for a change, and there was free passing on both sides to make the pace a cracker. The first siiell was evenly contested, with Poiisonby making better use of scoring chances Hearing half time, and turning round two up. parly in the second spell Old Boys were unlucky to lose Don Taylor from concussion, and with a deficit of three goals the light blues were forced to adopt the one-back game in an endeavour to score. The result was to give Poiisonby dominance in attack, and Old Boys could only net once. For the winners Warren did all that was asked in geal. while Masters and Haggett gave the | lively opposing line no time for aimed | shots. ('leal, with his knee still tender, [stood up well to a gruelling game, with smiiml support from Blackic and Itnuse 011 bis wings. Pa mil 11. at centre, led the i Ponies' van brilliantly and notched four clever goals, with Mullane bagging a brace with neat shuts. McCallum was as finished as Usual in making scoring openings, apd limes was lobbing them across with old-time accuracy. For Old Boys, Rosenberg, in goal, had a busy day. and brought off many daring saves. Sims, at full-back, put up a great defence 011 Ills own when Taylor retired, and broke up shock attacks in determined style. Ward was in the thick of both attack and defence movements, but the light blue line was checked repeatedly by the speed with which tile Poiisonby defenders closed on their 1111111. Clark was too well watched to be dangerous, and in avoiding his markers was inclined to offside. Needliam was not given much room to work in, while Fx vie buttled hard to make openings. On recent form Poiisonby will take a lot of checking in the final games to block their late run for senior honours. DEPLETED SHORE TEAM. 011 a perfect playing service, and ideal Weatiler conditions, the Abels-North Shore clash at Devonport provided fast and entertaining Soccer, which was appreciated by the fairly large crowd. The war has already made itself felt on the Shore team, which was without two of iits usual stars— 1.111111, centre-half, and Stevenson, centreforward—both of whom have been called to the colours. Without detracting from the merit of Abels' victory, consideration must be given Shore for their loss of these two men. and also of their goal-keeper, Mills, who was injured in the early stages of the game. They were one .short right through, and, for a period, without the services of two men. Cameron was sound in goal for the winners, and lie was well supported by his two backs. Lkmaii and Waters. Itobinson gave a sparkling exhibition 011 the right wing, and Fitzgerald, at centre. wa.s aiwavs dangerous. Fraser. Male and Da vies also caught the eye constantly. Siine showed his versatility by going from the wing to goal for the losers, and effected some good saves in tiie latter position. Sale wa# one of the best backs, with Hayden and Blackie showing up in the /mint line. EASY FOR COMRADES. At Western Springs Comrades defeated Grey I.ynn Fnited by t> goals to 1. Right from the start Comrades showed their supremacy. Warwick Warren (brother of the Auckland representative 'keeperi. in Grey I.ynn's goal, put i)p a splendid exhibition and brilliantly saved two penalties. I (is display was better than that of Yearbury. who also had far less work. Comrades' full-tracks were as safe a £s ever, even without their star. McKenna. I. Brown and lladrup at the other end tried hard, but the opposing forwards were too clever. JJooten again shone in Comrades 1 lialf line, his play being well above that of any other hail on the lield. Broberg was Grey Lynn's best, hut towards the finish lost heart and played uncertainly.

A good combination of forwards, pa r tlcnlarly Musters and the Francis brothers, harassed the Grpy I,yi:i) defence contiijiiallv and pave thejr centre man, Walters, k feast of chances. Howler, centre, and '•rice, right wing, were the best of Grey I..vnn's van. the former employing hustling tactics, while the latter was seldom guilty of "hanging on." TWO AUCKLAND VICTORIES. Auckland and Wellington secondary schools' representatives drew 2-nll Auckland retaining tile Herbert Smith trophy in a curtain-raiser matel) at Blfjndford Park. Auckland scorers were Blaekle and Fleet while Peacock and Thompson scored for Wellington.

The third grade game between an Auckland side and the Wellington Boys' Institute intermediate team was won ljy Auckland, by three goals to nil. Scorers were Mansfield, Smith and Masson. ,