ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 313, 28 September 1908, Page 3

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

SENIOR LEAGIJE-CIIARITY CUP. j. Followers of the Association game had to journey to Miramar on Saturday to see-the games, as the town grounds were not available. The Diamonds v. Wanderers matclr was the principal attraction, although a fair number witnessed"; the' junior final. Weather conditions were favourable, excepting for the wind, was. very troublesome. ( 1 ■ i •

- DIAMONDS v. WANDERERS. While it lasted' this ■ match ■ was. -interesting, though, devoid''of ;any brilliant play on either side. '■ 111 tho second 'spell, when the scores were two. all,, tho game-was abandoned, as no ball was available. • two balls having been put out 'of action during the game. Tho teams- will play "a fortyminutes' match next Saturday to decide who arc to play off with Ramblers for the Charity Cup.

RAMBLERS V. ROVERS. Piayed at Miramar the . match between Ramblers and Rovers was witnessed by very few spectators. It was 1 considered that Rovers would, have an easy victory, but.the unexpected happened, and Ramblers, romped home by three goals to nil, Andy Mouat being responsible for all of the goals. Rovers had only a scratch team, and-played very much below form, and notwithstanding that Ramblers were not fully represented, they put up a good game, , deserved their win.

senior League-second division. WANDERERS v. SWIFTS. ; At last the Junior Challenge Cup competition is finished. Swifts and Wanderers met for the third time to decide who would hold the cup, tho two previous matches resulting in draws. The game, which was played in a friendly spirit, was won by Swifts by one goal to nil, .tho scores; being from a penalty kick, awarded to Swifts for the Wandorers' goal-keeper collaring a charging forward.