DANNEVIRKE v. EXCELSIOR

Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 301, 24 June 1909, Page 6

DANNEVIRKE v. EXCELSIOR

DANNEVIKKE 7,. EXCELSIOR 6. At 1.15 Ikmnevirke seniors met Excelsior seniors. Contrary to general expectations, the Greens defeated their opponents by seven points to six! Excelsior took the kick off, and after some open give-and-take play, .Hawkins missed the. ball and the Excelsior forwards being very handy looked very dangerous, the ball finding the- line near the corner. Wilson headed a good rush, and took the play out of the danger zone, but lie was smartly stopped by an Excelsior forward. Some good play took place- in the centre of the field, Dannevirke team showing to advantage in the scrums, hoofting the ball nearly every time. Dannevirke were awarded a free kick for a kuock-on. Price took the ball, but owing to its weight the kick failed. Splendid even play ensued, the combination, kicking, and play in general being of a very high order. Hart-gill and Botterill's absence from the Green team was very notice--able, but this was more than balanced by the absence of Kelly and Harry Drinkwater from the black and white division. Wilson headed a very good rush, and lie passed tlie leather to" Price, who potted a magnificent goal, Price then headed a good rush, bat Eaton saved with a timely kick. Wilson managed to get the 1 ball under the Excelsior posts; the Excelsior backs' defence being too solid, no score resulted. Loader from half, way took a pot at the posts, missing by a very few inches. Extfelsiors were awarded a fre,e kick for an opposing player being off-side. The kick at goal was successful, although some doubt existed as to whether Price managed to touch the ball, however, Mr Gebbie, tlie : referee, awarded the goal. This put fresh vigor into the black and white team who made the game very willing. From a scramble near the Green lino.

KuttaH managed to get over the line. This inverse seemed ti> make the DantffeYirke team all the more determined, and the game- became fast and furious for the lastfew minutes. Eventually the Excelsior team were penalised and Price landed another goal. Tho whistle sounded soon after". Mr Grcbbie made a' most efficient referee. It is unnecessary to single out any particular, players in either team, suffico it to say that one and all' played a real good game in the interest of their respective clubs.