THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14110, 1 August 1911, Page 9

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

THE BROWN. SHIELD.

In the match on Saturday, between Canterbury and Manawatu, Manawatu kicked off with tho wind and sun behind them. Manawatu mado a rush down the field, Hughes passing out to Greenwood, who was pressed by Hettrick. Bisset mado a rush down the field, and after a weak shot Bristow secured the ball, and cleared. Manawatu again pressed, and Greenwood camo near scoring, but Webster saved. Canterbury now got into the Manawatu area, but Sloman cleared with a huge kick, and conveyed tho attack to the Canterbury area. Hettrick and Forrest became prominent by their good defensive work. Manawatu again attacked, Hettrich playing the>ball in close proximity to his own goal, but Fullerton, who was playing a strong game, cleared, and what appeared an opportunity to secure a certain goal, failed. Canterbury now rnshed the ball down the field. Norman shooting, but Bristow brought off a good save. Canterbury again pressed, a corner resulting. Play now remained in midfield. Bissett and Ward at this stage made, a good passing run, but Shoebridge, who was playing a strong game, robbed Ward of his opportunity. A foul was given against Hettrick near tho nenalty area Shoebridge nearly converted, the bali shaving the bar. Manawatu pressed Webster stopping a hot one from Hughes. „ A hue piece of combination between Bissett and Williams was spoiled by Williams being given off side, whilst in a favourable position Play was now fairly even. The bali was passed out to Williams, -nbo scored a magnificent goal, shooting from near the corner flag, across the goal, the ball Jutting tho upright, and cannoning m. Canterbury 1, Manawatu nil. From the centre, Norman and Bisset raced down, Bisect missing the mark by a foot. Moxon at this juncture, robbed -Soman in vigorous manner. Williams centred across and Ward placed the ball in the net Canterbury 2, Manawatu nil. Williams, « fter a Tus]l Canterbury,

put in another fine sliot, but Bnrton saved. Manawatu now pressed, but *°IS C!it was *oo safe. Ihe beginning of the second spell saw Canterbury pressing hard, Bissett and -Norman being apt to hang to tho bali too Jong, instead of giving their outside men a chance. Manawatu now tried the Canterbury defence, Hearsey putting in a twister which troubled Webster somewhat. "Worsdale raced down and put in a fine shot, but to the occasion, and Kamed the applause- of the spectators for what was the finest save of the match. Manawatu pressed again, but Greenwood shot wildly. Canterbury again secured the upper hand, and Williams scored a lovely goal, similar to his first one. Canterbury 3, Manawatu nil. Greenwood put in a. flood shot, Webster saving poorly, but Forrest relieved tho pressure by a pood kick in tho goal-mouth. Ward placed a fine fchot. iiristow jn«it tipping over tho bar. Immediately after the whistle sounded for full time, with the scores:—Canterbury 3, Manawatu 0.

Manawatu played a plucky panic throughout, and the game would have been veil Tepre.«ented if the score had stood 3 goals to 2. Forrest and willianis deserve- special mention for their fine work.

A match will bo played between Peninsula and Ellesmere Sub-Unions at Loeston this afternoon.