Carlton Increases Lead

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31114, 18 July 1966, Page 12

Carlton Increases Lead

Carlton increased its lead in the senior women’s hockey competition on Saturday when its closest rival, Aranui, was beaten by Harewood. The games were played on bumpy grounds, which made trapping difficult. Results: Carlton 1, Dlgbys 0; Harewood 1, Aranui 0. Rawihlti 0, Hornby 1. University 3, West 1. Competition points.: Carlton 10J. Aranui 9, Harewood Si. Dlgbys 7, Rawhiti Si, University 3, West 1, Hornby 1. ARANUI V. HAREWOOD In a very even encounter Harewood won by scoring the only goal of the match. In the first halt both teams were responsible for strong, attacking movements, but in the second half Harewood's superior speed to the ball. and greater concentration of play upon its right flank brought it victory. Both Harewood backs, J. Murray and G. Saunders, trapped well, their covering was always sound, and the Aranui forwards had difficulty in breaking past them. S. Lynch, at right half, provided useful support on attack and M. Polson, at lefthalf, was very sound on defence. Once again. L. Rutledge was Harewood's best forward, linking quickly with her defence, dribbling well and passing accurately to her inside forwards. She received good support from N. Motz and L. Bayliss, who were very lively in the circle. For Aranui, F. Musson, at right-back, made some good interceptions and passed accurately to her forwards. At righthalf, A. Ruston played another fine game, covering well on defence. Her close support of, and accurate passing to her forwards provided them with many chances on attack The forwards were not as prominent as usual because they appeared to lack combination, and their opportunities were limited because of their team's failure to make fuller use of the right flank. However, when the attack was coming down the right, delay in centring the ball cost scoring Ch S. n< Cowles back tackled tirelessly and was a threat on attack, because of her speed and quick footwork. S. Turner scored Harewood s goal.

CARLTON v. DIGBYS Although Carlton took some time to settle down, it showed improved form in this match as a result of better teamwork and improved trapping and Pa M!' n£ Bruhns. at right-back, made some good interceptions and her passing was accurate and constructive. L. Drummond, at left-back, tackled resolutely. In the halves, S. Comer played a fine game, features of which were her skilful stickwork and quick, accurate passing. E. White was a lively right-half whose close support on attack was of great value to her forwards. A. Giles was a constant threat because of her speed and anticipation and Dlgbys had no counter for her breaks. G. Phi'llips hunted the ball effectively and D. Eddy’s passing to the right was always construetl5 At times, the bustling tactics of the backs, P. Syme and D. McKinneM, disrupted the Carlton attacks, but too many of their passes were s<ad'ly astray. S. Riches, at centre-half, was her team’s best defender because of her sound positional play and accurate passing. The team’s scoring chances were reduced because the team had difficulty in getting the ball to the right. M. Morris and M. Healey worked very hard on both defence and attack and it was a pity that they received so little support from the outer forwards. Carlton’s goals were scored by A. Giles (2) and G. Phillips. RAWHITI V. HORNBY Hornby could do little to stem the flow of goals in this match, which once again revealed Its lack of strategy on defence. Rawhiti's greater experience and use of its right flank in building attacks was a major factor in its win. J. Hayes made some good runs on the right wing and her accurate passing provided her forwards

with scoring opportunities which they were quick to use. H. Walker, at left inner, switched play effectively to the right and was always dangerous in the circle. . A. Rouse, at centre half broke up several Hornby attacks and gave her forwards a liberal supply of the ball. The left half, p. Weir, showed improved form, making many interceptions and covering soundly. Once again, the main burden fell on Hornby’s forwards who toiled valiantly in spite of lack of sunport from their defence. However, although they saw comparatively little of the hall, J. Flnnie, M. Bennett, and B. Tate made the most of their limited chances and at times severely tested the Rawhiti defence. Rawhiti’s goals were scored by H Walker (5), N. Hanson (2) and J. Hayes (2). M. Bennett scored for Hornby. UHIVERSITY V. WEST After a first half in which it was rather fortunate to hold a one-goal lead, University was finally galvanised into action, after West equalised early in the second half. From that moment University was in no danger of defeat because of increased speed to the ball, better trapping and passing, and greater use of the right flank. B J. Hickford, at left back, played very soundly, tackling well and passing- accurately . J. Minson. at right half backtackled well and provided close support on attack. A. McKenna, although she had to c °ntend with considerable wrong side tackling, was still able to provide her forwards with accurate Pa j SSe paget made some elusive runs on the right wing and her centre passes were well timed and accurate. J. Fisher made some quick breaks in the centre and was a threat in the circle. In the first half the West forwards attempted, with some success, to build play on their right flank and to use short passing movements. As a result. D. Donaldson made some danserous breaks on the right wing R. Eastwick back-tackled well and made some good Interceptions, but wasted possession with Inaccurate passing. K. Wilkinson, at left back, was one of the few members of the defence who attempted to pass constructively. University's goals were scored by .1 Fisher <2> and J. Timms. H Warren scored for West.