SOCCER CANTERBURY BEATEN BY OTAGO FOR JONES CUP

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28619, 23 June 1958, Page 5

SOCCER CANTERBURY BEATEN BY OTAGO FOR JONES CUP

“The Press' Special Service

DUNEDIN, June 22. Canterbury was unable to cope with the long-range passing of the Otago team in an Association Football match for the Jones Cup at Dunedin on Saturday. Canterbury was beaten by 2 goals to

The game was played at a fast clip in ideal conditions before a crowd of 1500. The standard, howover, suffered because of the uneven nature of the surface of University Oval, normally used for Rugby.

The ball control was affected by the surface within both circles, and several shots at goal went over the top. Otago deserved its win and had more scoring opportunities than Canterbury. The Canterbury forward line adopted short-passing tactics for most of the game, but these proved ineffective against the close marking of the defending team. Otago niade full use of the fast-moving attack, and the defence was better than that of Canterbury. McFarlane Outstanding The New Zealand player, P. McFarlane, was the outstanding player of the match. His style of play and fitness were an example to his team-mates, who all showed improvement. McFarlane repeatedly fed the forwards, who used the through low passes effectively on attack.

The Canterbury goalkeeper, I. Callaghan, gave a fine display under pressure. He could not be held responsible for one of Otago's goals, which was actually netted by a Canterbury back who had tried a desperate clearing kick. A. Gardenbroeck was the best of the Canterbury forwards, who failed to strike a combination. Most of their work was individualistic.

T. Munroe made many openings for the wing and centre, and his all-round play was impressive. Of the backs, A. Juner was more impressive than the experienced P. Flynn, who was not at his best. A. Laffey played soundly at third back. The game was remarkable for the many stoppages. Otago also won the under-20 game for the Ruddiman Cup with a win by 3 goals to 1. Canterbury played brilliantly in the early stages, but was unable to maintain the pressure.