ASSOCIATION.

Press, Volume LXIX, Issue 20921, 31 July 1933, Page 17

ASSOCIATION.

THISTLE ELIMINATED FROM CHATHAM CUP. RANGERS DEFEATED. Results:— New Zealand Chatham Cup. South Island Semi-final. Millerton 3, Thistle 2. i Hurley Shield. Nomads 6, Rangers 0. Technical Old Boys 6, Linwood 2. Western 2, St. Albans 1. Local interest in Association football was centred in the meeting of Thistle and Millerton on the hitter's ground, in the South Island semi-final for the New Zealand Chatham Cup competition. The Thistle players travelled all night and arrived at Millerton at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Four and a half hours later they took the field, and under the circumstances put up a very creditable performance in being beaten only by the odd goal in rive. The team arrived 1 back in Christchurch at 8.30 a.m. yesterday. In the Hurley Shield championship matches Rangers were opposed to Nomads at English Park. Rangers more than held their own for the best part of the game. After failing to score from a penalty kick well on in the second spell Rangers went to pieces, and only the whistle saved them from a mure severe defeat than (i clear goals. At Linwood Park Technical Old Boys were not extended in defeating Linwood by six goals to two. At Malvern Park. St. Albans put up a good fight to hold Western down to a win by two goals to one. The positions of the teams in the Hurley Shield championship is as follows: Matches. Goals. Points, rid. W. L. D.ForAgst. Western ..'972 Thistle ..751 1 23 10 II Nomads .. 9 5 4 Tech. 0.8. 8 4 3 I 22 19 9 Rangers ..834 1 17 19 7 Linwood . . 8 2 6 St. Albans 9 17 1 18 37 3 MILLERTON (3) v. THISTLE (2). Almost every resident of Millerton was present to witness the South Island Chatham Cup semi-final between Millerton and Thistle (.Christchurch). The ground was much smaller than those on which the Thistle team had been accustomed to play, and this, together with its rough surface and the trying over-night travelling of the Thistle team, was a severe handicap to the visitors. The game provided the best spectacle of Association football ever seen in Millerton and will give a decided fillip to the code on the Coast. Millerton kicked off and almost immediately G. Ormond, at centre-half, initiated a strong raid on the Thistle goal. From close-in play, A. Sutherland cleverly intercepted a short pass, and cleared the ball to half-way. G. Sutherland opened out to the left and G. Walker made ground for Thistle on the left. Closing in to goal the winger placed' inside to Bruce who scored after ten minutes' play. Thistle 1. Millerton 0. Millerton now took a hand, swinging the ball about in typical cuptie style. Graham, the Millerton left half, was prominent in clever footwork, and he worked the ball inside ! to J. Ormond. Play was now deep in Thistle territory, and Strawn placed back to Pollock when challenged by A. Sutherland. The Millerton marksman placed a dropping shot and the bounce beat Mitchell to register the equaliser. Thistle 1, Millerton 1. Both sides were producing brilliant football now and the crowd voiced its acclamation. A smart movement between Taylor and Pollock' had Thistle in difficulties; but good covering play by A. Walker and G. Sutherland blocked progress. A brisk series of mid-field exchanges culminated in A. Sutherland opening a Thistle attack through D. Sutherland. Clements accepted a transfer at full speed and he tricked LongstafT to pilot the ball to goal. G. Walker cut in from the left and he beat Smith with a crisp shot. Thistle 2, Millerton 1. Up to this stage the visitors had had slightly the better of the game and were deserving of the goal lead. Play was fast and exciting, and only good play by Smith and Mitchell, the goal-keeper, prevented a score. The narrowness of the ground was a handicap to Thistle and this was responsible for cramped play on the wings. A fine save by Mitchell from Taylor, who shot on a slant, gained the Thistle custodian applause and for a time the visitors' goal was ineffectively bombarded. The halftime score was: Thistle 2, Millerton 1. Fast exchanges reopened the game, with play mostly in Thistle territory. Then G. Ormond opened up a Millerton raid down the centre. Strawn, J. Pollock, and J. Ormond joined m a sparkling movement which had Thistle defending desperately. Paton blocked progress; but it was only temporarily. Taylor snapped up on the run and he levelled the scores with a shot which Mitchell just failed to reach. Thistle 2, Millerton 2. There was a great demonstration by the crowd at the levelling of the scores and Millerton now produced good football. But Thistle was not yet done with, although obviously tiring There was a gasp from the crowd when a speculator shot by A. Sutherland carried just over the crossbar and then Adam gave Smith a hot handful. Play swung back again and it was'now Thistle's turn to defend. The Thistle men were backed into goal finally, and from a melee Taylor found an opening and slammed the ball home. Millerton 3, Thistle 2. Following this reverse Thistle too> a new lease of life. There came two corners and from a good placement by Clements D. Sutherland connected with a header which passed just outride the upright with Smith well beaten. Millerton now took a hand, and from a good clearance by Longdate Taylor made ground on the right Play was in Thistle territory at the full-time whistle, and the score WaS: ~ Millerton 3, Thistle 2. The rereree was Mr Hamlin. Millerton will now meet Maori Hill (Dunedin) in the South Island final. NOMADS (6), v. RANGERS (0). Playing conditions were excellent at English Park where Nomads contested the issue with Rangers in the Hurley Shield championship. There was a small attendance. The teams were: — ' dell C Sharr, F. Adams. A. Trotter. BtiTStey, W. Bamef N. Peters, F. Robb. p. Millar. D Fraser. H. Sloan, C. Falloon, A. S Tan^rs L k ?c o k d ed ar o d ff with the wind *r£ina the sun. The opening exa,n ' e even and then Nomads Stacked on the right. Timms placed fhrnneh for Adams to finish off with thiough loi \ id At the other cna £ were hard pressed to avert a Nomads were ncuuH Trot ter apscor% £t for a goal when he lifted peared set for a goa God _ missed goaling for dard nan iSrli^ rfc took a hand, with Rang f r f- nSnl in good work on the is&i^^^ k and ralloon .

missed a good scoring chance with only Hall in goat to beat. The game was fast and open; but both sides were missing chances. Rangers continued to attack, and from well out Goddard placed a shot just over the cross-bar. At the other end Adams missed a sitter, and a moment later E. Barnes almost failed to hold a strong shot by Douglas. At half-time there was no score. In an early attack by Rangers two shots by" Eraser failed to find the target, and through Douglas play swung to the other end. At easy range, Adams shot right into Barnes's hands, and the Rangers keeper cleared. Again Rangers came away, and there were some tense moments for Nomads with the ball hovering right in the goal-mouth. In a further Rangers' attack a penalty was awarded. Smythe took the kick, and placed the ball right to Hall, who cleared. Nomads immediately rushed play to the other end, where Adams registered with n cross shot. Nomads 1, Rangers 0. Then came a further score to Nomads. Adams placed forward, and from a scramble Stoneman registered. Rangers followed with a strong attack, and from a cross by Goddard Falloon missed an easy one. At the other end Millar nipped in to beat Adams for a shot at point-blank range. From a throw-in, Adams placed down the I centre. Trotter sent on to Stoneman. who returned for Trotter to make Mir I score: Nomads 3. Rangers 0. A moment later Douglas put Nomads four goals up. Rangers made an effort, and I Hall turned out a strong shot by Godi dard. Nomads resumed the attack, I and with the Rangers' defence well I beaten. Trotter registered. Just on ! time Sharr scored, and the final score | was: Nomads 6, Rangers 0. Referee, Mr T. Chalklin. ] TECHNICAL OLD BOYS (6) T. ! LINWOOD (2). Technical Old Boys kicked off from the west end against the wind. After some up-and-down play. Craggs put Technical one up. Technical Old T3ovs 1, Lin wood 0. Linwood now had a turn at attack, and good play by A. Gordon and F Thomas saw A. Bissett making some good saves. The Technical players were not to be denied, however. W. Clarke kicked well down to T. Walls, to Smith, and back to Walls, who had a clear run in. Technical Old Boys 2, Linwood 0. Technical kept up the pressure, and G. Smith, securing from T. Walls, made no mistake. Technical was now three up in twenty minutes' play. At last W. Wilson relieved for Linwood, sending his forwards well into Technical torritorv. From this offensive P. Allen and F. Thomas tested the Technical keeper with good shots. Technical made a counter-attack, but play soon returned to its cud again. Good plav bv W. Wilson, P. Allen, and r-. Thomas saw A. Bissett save from a dangerous situation. Good team work by Technical plavers found Porter and Waddell safe. Whittaker cleared for Linwood to R. Allen, but the winger spoilt a good goaling chance by trying a speculator instead of centring. Linwood kept up the pressure, however, and Miine and Neale were hard pressed in defence. Linwood was unluckv not to score when Wilson sent Alien and Thomas away. The next few minutes saw A. Bissett saving from all angles. Half-time sounded just after J. Mallinson had struck the crossbar from well out. Technical Old Boys :!, Linwood 0. Five minutes from the resumption of play. Linwood was awarded a penalty and as usual, P. Allen made no mistake. Technical Old Boys 3, Linwood 1. Walls centred from the left and Bremford failing to gather cleanly, the ball went into the net. Technical Old Boys 4, Linwood 1. Soon after the kick-off, the Technical forward line raced away, and Craggs securing from Smith, goaled with a cross shot. Technical Old Boys 5. Linwood 1. P. Allen relieved the monotony of a one-sided game bv making a fast dash up to ihe Technical goal, but he shot into A. Bissett's arms. Technical soon returned, and G. Smith, securing from Craggs, put Technical one more up. Technical Old Boys C. Linwood 1. The Technical forwards launched attack after attack on the Linwood goal. At last Linwood broke away with A. Gordon, F. Thomas, W. Wilson, and W. R. Allen to the fore. After demonstrating a capable defence, Technical attacked but Wheeler cleared to the Technical end where the home team was awarded another penalty. Allen making Linwood two. The final score was:— Technical Old Boys 6, Linwood 2. Referee: Mr S. Dorec. WESTERN (2) v. ST. ALBANS (1). The game between Western and St. Albans opened smartly at Malvern Park. Both teams quickly settled down to fast open football, with defence and attack alternating. Cawtheray stemmed a sharp St. Albans raid down the centre, and from his kick Ellis let the ball out to Poole. Ives's shot at goal from the centre carried outside. Lindley got the St. Albans forwards away with Harrison and G. Cullen in the van. Colville was brought into action to clear a cross-shot by Fullen and Western returned to the attack. Poole made ground on the left and from a transfer Ives raced through to open the scoring: Western 1, St. Albans 0. Following play was fas', and both goals were raided. Ives, McMjll-m, and Whittington were prominent in a sharp Western attack, but safe play by Dryden and Rump sent them back. Hulme then went away on the right for St. Albans and in a concerted rush on the goal, G. Cullen lobbed the ball in. Colville punched clear; but Harrison was handy and he levelled the scores with a fine shot. Following this success, St. Albans pressed determinedly, but could not get through, and at half-time the score was:— St. Albans 1, Western 1. Western was first away and Ives quickly tested A. Cullen, in goal. St. Albans was hard pressed for a spell, but Dryden and A. Cullen held the fort in good style. From halfway, St. Albans took up the attack, the ball travelling right along the forward line. A smart shot by Harrison had Colville in goal leaping to turn the ball out. Cullen followed with a drive which struck the upright and bounced clear. St. Albans was unlucky not to score here. Cawtheray and Henderson worked play upfleld, and there followed a spell of sharp midfield exchanges. Ives staged a solo effort for Western, and challenged by Dryden, he sent through to McMillan. Cullen collected the shot and flung clear from Ives in the nick of time. St. Albans replied through Hulme to Cullen, who placed forward. Cawtheray intercepted a transfer to Fullen, and Western swung into attack. Poole gathered from Ellis, and finished with a cross to the centre. McMillan was on the spot and he gave G. Cullen no chance. The game ended shortly afterwards, with the score: Western 2, St. Albans 1. Referee: Mr G. Crail. JUNIOR GRADE. Linwood 4. Technical Old Boys 2. Referee, Mr E. Crake. Marist 2. Lyttelton 1. Referee, Mr W. Weatherhead. Western 4, Thistle 2. Referee, Mr J. Cawtheray. THIRD GRADE. Marist 8, Linwood A 2. Referee, Mr E. Davey. St. Albans 2, Western 1. Reioree, Mr W. Hallams. Nomads 3, St. Mary's 0. Referee, Mr J. Crew. FOURTH GRADE. Technical A 3, Technical B 3. Referee, Mr G. Cox. Marist 3. Young Men's Christian Association 0. Referee, Mr J. Jennings. FIFTH GRADE. Northcotc 5, Western 3. Referee, Mr S. Fielding. St. Albans 4, Technical 82. Referee, Mr P. Donaldson. Technical A 1, Nomads 1. Referee, Mr W. Mcßeath. SIXTH GRADE. St. Albans 3, Technical 1. Referee, Mr H. Anderson. Linwood 4, Sumner A I. Referee, Mr C Sweeney.