ENGLISH CUP GAMES

Press, Volume XCIV, Issue 28051, 20 August 1956, Page 9

ENGLISH CUP GAMES

ASSOCIATION

FOOTBALL

SHAMROCK BEATEN BY WESTERN

TECHNICAL 0.8. BEAT NEERLANDIA

Western turned the tables on Saturday by defeating Shamrock in the ; first round of the English Cup senior ■ knock-out competition. Shamrock defeated Western in both the Hurley Shield and Chatham Cup competitions. Technical Old Boys defeated Neerlandia. and Christchurch City had an easy win over University. The fourth game between Rangers and Nomads was won by Nomads, who will meet Western in the semi-final. Christchurch City will play Technical Old Boys. Results:—

Western 2, Shamrock 0. Technical Old Boys 6, Neerlandia 1. Nomads 4, Rangers 1. Christchurch City 8, University 0. WESTERN v. SHAMROCK Chatham Cup finalists, Shamrock, were outpaced and outplayed by Western on Saturday. Western took play to the Shamrock goal, and held it there for lofig periods. It was over 20 minutes before the Western goalkeeper handled the ball. The Western forwards, playing good combined football, had the Shamrock ''defence badly bustled, and Western should have scored more goals. Good ■ defensive play stopped some, but poor i work round the goalmouth by the WestI ern attackers lost the others. With Westi ern on almost continuous attack. ShamI rock’s halves and inside forwards tell back with the result that when Shamrock did manage to break through, the attacks were mainly individual efforts. In the final stages of the game, Shamrock resumed an attacking formation and looked more promising. Western had the stronger defence, and this gave the forwards confidence, as well as plenty of the ball. D. Lilley had little work in goal, being well shielded by the strong full-back combination ol F Bradley and F. Haydon. Centre-half A./Laffey gave centre forward E. Fields few opportunities, although his passes went astray at times, especially in the second half. J. Longmuir played his usual sound game at right half, and G. McLaren filled the left-half position well, both serving their forwards well. P. Saunderson played a grand game on the right wing His speed enabled him to work round the full-back. K. O’Flaherty. on numerous occasions, and he scored both Western's goals. C. Steel, the other winger, also went well. K. Olley was a troublesome centre forward. and J White and A. McDonald a pair of hardworking inside forwards. J Callaghan, for Shamrock, stopped some good shots, and gave nothing away. T. Campion was the stronger full-back, and P. Flynn, centre-half, used his speed to break up Western attacks. R. Durant and P. Fletcher, the wing halves, were not the dominant players they were against Brigadiers, being up against strong markers With C. Banham and B. Newsome out for injuries. Shamrock's forward line lacked combination, and. perhaps. Banham's leadership. Jiick-and-run tactics proved of no avail against Western’s defence. J. Price was the only player to give Western any anxious moments. The others. T. Shearer. J. Mills E. Fields, and R. Nicholl were easily held out in their occasional raids. Western held the upper hand from the start of the game. Calligan saved several likely goals, including a strong drive from White, and a snappy header by McLaren. Shamrock staged one of its breakaways and Nicholls lofted a shot over the ' bar. Followed an all-out attack on Western’s goal, and the ball found its wav into the net after a series of headers and kicks, but an infringement gave Western a clearing free-kick. Western returned to the attack, and after Callaghan had saved from White. Saunderson made a solo run to drive the ball into the net Flvnn took the ball well upfield and placed it in the goalmouth. Shearer just failing to get to it. Five minutes after the spell had been taken, Saunderson beat O’Flaherty, and. with a lovely left-foot drive, sent the ball to the sioe of the net. Western continued to hold Shamrock on the defensive, and White. Steel and Olley all came close to scoring Shamrock improved in the latter stages of the game, and Fields had two unsuccessful attempts. The referee was Mr I. BillclitT. TECHNICAL OLD BOYS V. NEERLANDIA

Stronger all round. Technical Old Boys had an easy win over Neerlandia. Held to a two goal lead in the first spell, Technical added four more in the second, while Neerlandia scored only one Technical played good combined football and deserved their goals. Neerlandia staged onlv the one real combined movement and scored from that. In the main. Neerlandia kicked ahead and hoped Technical would make mistakes, but with a centre-half like J~ Hunter, that was not probable, and it rarely gave the Neerlandia attackers any openings L. McKenzie was rarely extended in goal for Technical. M. Deans and C. Spinks were a solid pair of Spinks having adapted himself well to the position after giving way to J.

Hunter at centre-half. Hunter, with ms high head-work, broke up numerous Neerlandia attacks and was seldom beaten to the ball. D. Charlton’s clever iootwork proved too much for his marker, and '■resides feeding his forwards, scored a lovely goal himself with a long shot. J Cook was the other flank half and with W. McKenzie in the first half, and his replacement, V. Smith, in the second, initiated some good moves. M. Jones, right winger, crossed some good balls for E. Charlton, who played a good attack ing game at centre forward. K. Rassmusson and R. Storer, inside forwards, teamed in well with the remainder of the

Goalkeeper for Neerlandia, W. Heuvelmans had a busy day and brought off some good saves. With R. Ekeris at centre half, full-backs J Starink and F. Ceelen defended well but the rapid switching of play by the Technical forwards caught tliem out of position. Flank halves, M. Reij and A Sikma, were not strons, and their passes were seldom well placed. Of rather a weak forward line. R. Campfens was the best, with A. Steehouer worthy of mention for some powerful drives that might have scored goais with better control.

E. Charlton put Technical ahead early in the game, and very nearly added another with a header off a cross from Jones. Later, he bent the defence, drew the goalie and shot at an empty goal but Ceelen raced across to stop what looked like a certainty. Neerlandia were seldom within scoring distance, but McKenzie did well to punch clear a shot from Pet. Heuvelmans ran out to collect a loose ball, but Rassmussen got theie first and netted. Neerlandia held Technical on defence early in the second spell, but Technical took control again and D Charlton scored with a long shot and then made a goal for E. Charlton Another break through by D. Charlton saw his drive hit the upright, Jones scoring off the rehound. Neerlandia attacked and Steehouer. with a change of direction. beat Hunter, his shot going just outside. From a free kick taken by E. Chariton. Rassmussen secured and scored Just before time. Neerlandia scored with a good movement. Pet sending on to Steehouer. who received in the corner and crossed for Steenman to goal. The referee was Mr C. Sweeney. RANGERS v. NOMADS In an uninspiring fir-t round English Cup match Nomads beat Rangers comfortably by 4 goals to 1. The ground at Malvern Park was in excellent order, but both teams played dull, listless Soccer until halfway through the second s‘ x e!l. when Nomads brightened up and scored three pood goals. Rangers had an even share of the play and often spent long periods on attack, but lack of speed and understanding between the inside forwards wasted scoring opportunities. R. Wilson played a sound game in goal for gangers He stopped some particularly hard shots in the final stages. E. Cousins and I. Pash bo tn defended well but were occasionally beaten in the second half as the Nomads forward combination improved. Rangers were weakest in midfield, only W Duddy showing the necessary speed and ability to set the forward line moving. Lack of penetration in the Rangers spearhead was most apparent. The outside right, J. Graham, had some good runs and at times tricked his marker, but rhe efforts of the others were weak and haphazard In goal for Nomads, 11. Botterman hail little work and was never severely tested bv the Rangers attack. The Nomads backs defend, d competently and were seldom caught out of position, B. Shaw showing up with some nice clearances. D. Simmonds directed midfield play and co-operated well with inside right A. van Rooyen to set the Nomads forwards on attack. Van Rooyen and P Rennell were the most lively of the Nomads forwards. The right winger, 1. McCallum, improved after half-time and made some excellent runs. From the kick-off. Nomads attacked stronglv. After five minutes' play, Wilson fumbled and J. Newall bustled the ball into the net. The Nomads players seemed to ease up after this and Rangers had a feast of the ball, but could not penetrate. However, after twenty minutes, Duddy made a nice opening for J. Cook to score with a hard drive that took Botterman by surprise. Both teams made mistakes and play slowed up lor the remainder of the spell to make the half-time score I all. Plav continued in the same lackadaiscal fashion for the first twenty minutes of the second spell. A Rangels defender handled just outside the penalty area ano van Rooyen beat W i son with a high drive from the direct tree kick Five minutes later. Nomads had a penalty but van Booyen's shot was well saved bv Wilson. The Nomads forwards began to combine better. McCallum received a long cross field pass, cut infield at top speed and scored. Just before the final whistle, van Rooyen gamed possession and scored a neat goal from close in. to make the final score 4-1. Mr T. Mathie was referee.

UNIVERSITY V. CHRISTCHURCH CITY A depleted University team was overwhelmed by Christchurch City at Elmwood Park,'and City won this first round English Cup match easy by 8 Boals to ’’o. University took the field with onlv eight players and were forced to defend desperately for the entire match. City was not up to lull strength bu the' reserve players who fiiied the Iront line gaps were excellent substitutes and scored all eight goals. The ground was in good order and City was able to employ its short passing game to good in tor M. Hili, the University reserve keeper. D. Milne, had a torrid time He made some good saves, and most of the goals scored against him were from close in. The University backs were unable to cope with the welldrilled Citv forwards. The City backs and halves’ had no trouble in containing the weakened University attack. The stars of the match were the young City for-

wards. outside left. C. Hazeldine, and centre forward. G Weir. City' attacked from the kick-off and after only three minutes’ play. Hazeldine broke away down the touchline and centred beautifully for G. Weir to head the ball in. Weir scored again two minutes later when he burst through the centre to beat Milne from right in front. City kept the pressure on and neat combination resulted in inside right. R. Ralph, scoring the third goal with a hard drive. Shortly before half-time. Hazeldine moved in from the wing to put his team four goals un with a stinging slot that beat Milne all the way. University were immediately on defence again at the start of the second spell. Milne brought off some grand saves, but the City forwards did not let up. Weir seemed and scored again The University defence was sHit wide open, and the lively winger, Hazeldine. had a feast of the ball, scoring three more goals in the final staaes of play, to make the fine! score 8-0. The referee was Mr J. Davidson.

F.A. TROPHY GAME WELLINGTON BEATS WAIKATO (New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON. August 19. Wellington retained the English Football Association Trophy with a 2-1 win over Waikato on Saturday. From Wellington’s point of view, the game was a disappointment. Though on paper the attack and defence were the strongest the team has fielded this season, there was no system. If the effect of th? wind is disregarded. Wellington should have won by at least six goals. Waikato deserved to take the trophv Most members of the team were playing out of position, and the man who could have won th? match for them was injured and had to leave the field before th? end of the first spell. He was K. Poelman. the inside left, who became a controversial figure when he was not selected in the New Zealand team for Australia in 1954. WELLINGTON RETAINS FLYGER BOWL (New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON. August 19. Wellington successfully defended the Flyger Rose Bowl for Association football when it drew, 1-all. with Auckland at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. The Flyger Rose Bowl is for players under 21 years of age. V’ellington generally had the better of the game, but bad shooting cost them chances. B. Cox scored for Auckland, and A. Jeffery for Wellington. ENGLISH PLAYER MAY COACH IN N.Z. (N.Z Press Association—Copyright) (Rec 7 p.m.) LONDON. August 18. Bob Re>nolds. the 28-year-old England “B” association football goal-keeper, has threatened to take up a coaching appointment m New Zealand unless he is released from his contract with Tottenham Hotspurs, according to the “Daily Exnress.” The newspaper today quoted Reynolds as saying: “I have heen told by my manager that at least five clubs have made inquiries, but there have been no firm offers. I shall have to play on. but if I do not move to another club within two months I shall consider taking up an appointment as a p’aver-coach in New Zealand at the end of the season.” GAMES IN OTHER CENTRES Auckland.—Onehunga 3. Eastern Suburbs 2: Point Chevalier 4. Eder 2. Auckland Juniors beat Wellington. 3-0. in the North Island final of the Junior National Cun. Wellington.—Championship: Stop Out 1. Petone 1. Auld Cup: Miramar Rangers 0, Seatoun 0: University 2. Western Suburbs 2. Dunedin.—Green Island 3, Old Boys 2- Northern 8, Mornington 1; Caversham 2. Technical 1; Roslyn-Wakari 4, Mosgiel 3. PETER DAWSON CUP REFEREE The New Zealand Football Association Referees’ Association has appointed Mr C. Anderson, of Canterbury, to referee the Peter Dawson Cup final to be played between Nelson and South Canterbury at fimam on September 1.