Soccer Semi-Finalists For Chatham Cup

Press, Volume CI, Issue 29857, 25 June 1962, Page 15

Soccer Semi-Finalists For Chatham Cup

Shamrock, Western, University and Rangers will contest the semi-finals ’of the Christchurch section of the Chatham Cup. L Diversity is a first-division side, and the other three play in the premier division. In next Saturday's semi-finals. University will meet Shamrock, and Rangel’s will plav Western.

On Saturday, Rangers and Western had comfortable wins against Technical and first-division New Brighton Shamrock beat Nomads by the only goal of the match in the main fixture at English Park, and University eliminated the second-division side, Lyttelton. Results were:— University 4, Lyttelton 2. Rangers 4, Technical 1. Shamrock 1, Nomads 0. Western 8, New Brighton SHAMROCK v. NOMADS A single goal, scored by W Yates only three minutes after the start, gave Shamrock a 1-0 victory over Nomads in the main match at English Park. A margin so slight might suggest an exciting match between two evenly-contested teams, but it was far from that. The footbaU was drab and untidy, came to fife only in spasmodic patches and as suddenly dickered out. Nomads had themselves and two slices of cruel luck to blame for their defeat. The only goal scored was the direct result of hesistancy by the defence. in which D. Chapman, the goalkeeper, otherwise safe and capable, was equally to blame. The ball jiggled around the goalmouth long enough for one purposeful defender to clear it before Yates, the first to wake up to the opportunity, bustled forward to drive the ball into the net. It was a disappointment for the best player on the field. P Fennell the Nomads’ insideright. that he had to be on the losing side He almost snatched victory away from Shamrock in the second half with a splendid shot from an indirect free kick that rebounded off the bar into the hands of J Callaghan who had been penalised for obstruction. The other chance Nomads had of equalising was also made by Rennell, who picked up the ball from a short corner, lobbed over a perfect centre, only for. R. Muirson to hit the underside of the bar

Nomads certainly deserved a goal to crown Rennell’s great effort and the team’s territorial superiority Shamrock, however resisted strongly, ably led by H Taylor. He was always in the thick of most defensive exchanges and behind most of tie attacking movements. Near the end J Killick made two fine attempts to put the issue beyond all doubt for Shamrock, only to send the ball inches too high on each occasion. Others to shine were C Banham. for Nomads, and P Flynn, for Shamrock. Yates scored for Shamrock. Mr C. Anderson was the referee. UNIVERSITY v. LYTTELTON University’s win over its second-division opponent was never in doubt. The side enjoyed by far the greater part of the play, and the score, if anything, flattered the loser. However, Lyttelton showed that it *vas worthy of inclusion in a higher grade. Solidity on defence, opportunism and the occasional smooth combination on attack were the foundations of University’s success. Lyttelton also showed a good defensive cover, but its forwards were not of the same standard. For University the full-backs A W Ross and J. Roborgh. broke up attack after attack In the forward line the former Canterbury representative player. Hing Y Sue. gave the line a much-needed thrust, and introduced a touch of class which consolidated the honest efforts of R Beuth and P Gulley Lyttelton's goal-keeper. R. Clarke was his team's most valuable man. Especially in the first spell Clarke was peppered with shots from all angles, but let only one through. Later in the match, when his team’s covering lost a little of its effectiveness three more goals were conceded At centre-half. J. Torode impressed as an intelligent player University’s goals were scored by Gulley. Ross. Sue and G Lewis. J Hawkey and R Gray scored for Lyttelton Mr F. Malins was the referee TECHNICAL v. RANGERS At McFarlane Park. Rangers gained a well-earned 4-1 win over Technical Old Boys. A more purposeful attack and a resolute defence gave Rangers an almost constant advantage, in a match that was fast and interesting throughout. The Technical players gained a fair share of the ball and their passing was always accurate. but the forwards Jacked the ability to complete scoring moves set by a hardworking half line. The centre-half. 1 Graham bore the brunt of the Rangers’ attack, and but for his excellent cover defence, the score against his team would have been higher B. Chee was the most effective of the Technical mid-field players. He chased the ball constantly and his accurate probing passes worried the Rangers defence. The outsideleft. R Higham. made some tricky runs and his eoal was well-earned At inside-right. A Verham initiated some good moves, but was often forced into error by the Rangers defenders. With diligent support from A Inglis and J. Wilkie, the leftwinger, D. Anderson, was the outstanding player in a lively Rangers forward line In the absence of K Olley. the promoted junior. E Breero. made a promising showing at centreforward An expert positional player. T Farrell was again the mainstav of 'the Rangers defence, his solidity in the centre-half position keeping the Technical inside forwards well in check J Cruikshanks played another steady game in goal for Rangers, showing a fine sense of anticipation and clearing ea’mly when under pressure Breero. Anderson. J Adam and M Shard’nw <cored for Rangers and R Higham for Technical. Mr I. Bllcliff was the referee WESTERN v. NEW BRIGHTON The young, virile and talented Western forward line, cock-a-honp after winning the premierdivision championship. celebrated the club’s success by crushing New Brighton. 8-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Chatham Cup For al) but the first 17 minutes. during which New Brighton negatived an early Western and eave a« good as ft received the match was as one-sided a« the score <ugo. lt margin nf defeat while reflecting Brighton’s of skill »nd at same stages lark of fight might not have bf>*»n so large had it not been for the onor goalkeeping of J ven Vliet HaH the ball been coated in van Vliet would not have found so much difficulty hold-

mg it as he did on Saturday Four times he dropped it at the eager feet of Western payers and once leapt acrobatically into a goalmouth fray, only to miss the ball altogether Outstanding for Western, as he has been all season, was the inside-right. T. Haydon. a player with rich potential, who has the footballing brain to go with a pair of talented feet He made numerous slide-rule passes, .scored one superb goal, and worked tirelessly and purposefully for the full 90 minutes. M Clement- at centre-fnrward. revelled in the openings made by Haydon to score four goals and A. Bishop. D Torkington. and B. Newsome completed an effective and spirited attack. Clements (4), Havdon, Bishop. Newsome, and J. Young scored for Western, and J. Kemp for Brighton. Mr R. Cullen was the referee. LOWER GRADES Premier Reserve.—Rangers 3, Nomads 2: Technical 0.8. I, City 1. First Division Reserve.— HSOB 2, Varsity 1. Second Division.—City 1, Lincoln College 0; BH S. 1. Wigram 0: Watersiders 0. Western 0 Third Division—Shamrock 4, Technical College 2. Fourth Division —Citv 3. Celtic 2: Wanderers 3, Nomads 2; Technical College 6, H.S 0.8 0. Junior—Shamrock 9, Rangers Fourth Grade.—Sß.H.S. 1. Celtic 0; Technical 0.8. 5. Nomads 0; Shamrock 3, Western 2.

. F ’ f l h Grade.—Section I: Celtic 6. S B H.S. 3; Nomads 2. Shamrock A 0 Section II: Technical O B 2. Shamrock B 2 Sixth Grade.—Rangers 2 Technical 1; S.B.H.S. 2. Shamrock A 1; City 4. Nomads i: Technical Old Boys 3. Celtic 0; City 4. Nomads 1. „, Se '’ enth Grade.—Section I: Wanderers 7, Celtic 0: City H 3. Nomads 1; New Brighton 3. Rangers 0. Section II: Technical L Shamrock B 1; Western B 1, City B 0 Eighth Grade.—Section I: Western A 5, Neerlandia 0; Celtic 1. New Brighton 0: Nomads 4. Technical B 1: City A 1. Technical A 0; Shamrock 3, R3nge r s C/ Section II: Shamrock C 2. Shamrock B 0: City B 5. Shamrock D 0; Technical C 6. Wanderers 0: Western B 4 Western CO

Ninth Grade.—Section I: Shamrock 2. Rangers 0: Technical A 2. Western A 0: City A 2 Nomads 0. Section II: Western B 11 corner,. Shamrock B 0: Neerlandia 1 (2 corners). Brighton 1 11 corner); Technical B 1, Western B 0: Brighton 9. Shamrock B 0; Wanderers S Shamrock C 0.

Tenth Grade.—Section I: Rangers A 1, Nomads 0; Wanderers A 1. Western A 0; Technical A 2, Celtic 0; City 1 (2 corners), Shamrock Al(l S9 r P ei 2: Section II: Wanderers B 3, City B 0; Technical B 8. Nomads B 0; Neerlandia 1, New Brighton 1. Section III: Rangers B 1, Wanderers C 0; Technical C 1, Shamrock C 0; Shamrock D 4. Brighton 0 _ Eleventh Grade.—Technical 6. Shamrock 0; Western 0, City 0; Neerlandia 0, Nomads 0.