ASSOCIATION

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 234, 29 June 1922, Page 9

ASSOCIATION

AUSTRALIANS DEFEAT TARANAKI ONE-SIDED, BUT INTERESTING BY TKI.EGK APTT—PRESS ASSOCIATION. New Plymouth June 28. Good weather conditions prevailed for the big soccer match, Australia y. Taranaki to-day, which was won by Australia by 6 goals to 1. A crowd estimated at four thousand watched tho game, which, though one-sided, was full of interest, the Australians clever footwork, pretty headwork, and good combination generally delighting the spectators Taranaki gave a good display considering that soccer is only in its infancy in- the province, but lacked ths Australians science and finer knowledge of the game. Their shooting was also weak, though the Australians’ shooting was also erratic at times. Australia did not have their strongest team in the field. j. Cumberford, receiving a pass, drew first blood for Australia, badly beating Taranaki's goalie. Spurred by this reverse/ Taranaki brought play to a good attacking position, but made little use 6f a free kick in front of 'Australia’s goal: back came the Australians. and Brown, who played an outstanding game at centre forward, taking a centreing pass, found’the net with a brilliant shot. The next goal was scored by Dane, who sent in a low shot, which glanced off the goalkeeper’s foot into the net. Play moved up and down the field, but Australia could riot/Jjri kept out, a combined forward movement ending in Brown shooting another goal. Halftime scores: Australia 4.. Taranaki 0. Taranaki played better in the second fialf. Half way through the spell ‘Brown shot his third goal) Then Taranaki rallied; Fitzgerald dribbled the ball through before passing to Woodham, who centred to Freakley, the latter sending a hot one fair into the net. Taranaki’s effort was loudly applauded. The home team . continued to hold the visitors for a time'. Australia. however, swept down again. Brown bending the ball into the net after it hit the bar. bouncing back. The game ended Australia 6; Taranaki 1. ’ The star players for Australia were Brown, Thompson. Cumberford. Brothers,! and'Dane. On tho Taranaki side the outstanding plavers were Jones, Worthington, Howarth, Woodhead. A dinner was given in honour of the visitors to-night. They will leave for Auckland to-morrow morning.

THE LOCAL CONTROL , MEETING OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE A meeting of the Management Committee of the Wellington Football Association was held last night. Present:, Mr. A. i Wells (chairman), and Messrs. Auld, Webster, Dick, Duncan, Mabin, Banks,' Godber, Blair, and A. Williams 1 (hon. secretary). The Ball, Not the Man.

,/r. C. Webster suggested that it be suggested to the New Zealand Football Association that the next' Test be played with the blocking (or obstruction) cut out, as the game would never be popular if played like last Saturday at Athletic Park. The chairman said his opinion was that instead of a blocking game, it was a spoiling game. .They had Ballard and Campbell, for instance, “in a bag.” He quite agreed with Mr. Webster that it was unfair to “charge” or “spoil” a man who had not tlie ball. If charging were allowed to the extent it had attained of late it'would spoil the game. ( . . At the request of the committee, .Mr. Warner stated that he had reported matches at Home up to 1920, and no player was allowed to charge another unless the latter was in possession oi the ball. a ' . Mr. Gpdber did not think the attitude taken up by tile Australians would be called unfair obstruction as a matter of fact, they had the left wing “bottled up,” and as the right wing was disabled, that spoilt the play. Mr. Auld agreed that the trouble was that the Australians had become used to the play of certain men and "bottled them up,” by preventing them getting the ball. He agreed that it was not good for the game. It was decided to refer the matter to the Wellington Referees’ Association, with a view to a more strict enforcement of the rules, if possible.

Palmerston North Match. Mr. 0. .Webster, manager, reported on the above match. He stated that the men wore well treated, enjoyed themselves, and behaved extremely well. Codspeed. Mr. Mcßorie 1 , a supporter of the game in Wellington, was given a cordial send-off by the committee, and' heartily thanked for the great interest he Jiad always taken in Soccer. It was decided to empower Mr. McRcsie to arrange for a match in Dunedin, if possible, with a Wellington representative team. Good Behaviour. In the course of a letter to the committee, Mr': B. L. Salmon, hon. secretary of i the New Zealand Executive, complimented the Wellington Association upon the excellent behaviour of the players chosen for the Test match and the excellent form shown on the field,'with a special compliment to Mr. Campbell for his excellent handling of the team. 1 Visit to Nelson. i The Nelson Club asked if arrangements could be made for- two teams to visit Nelson this season.—The matter was held over. Miscellaneous Matters. It was decided to engage Mr. Blair at the Association Park for another four weeks. The chairman suggested that he should devote his attention at present to No. 1 ground. It was decided to give instructions to that effect. Messrs. Wells, Godber, and Banks were appointed a committee to report on revised rules. The Naval Secretary wrote, in reply to the committee, that the home port of H.M.S. Chatham was Auckland, not Wellington.—No "further action was taken, as. the match had already been cancelled through not being played out. SCHOOL FIXTURES. School fixtures for are: — Senior Grade, 2.45 p.m. Porirua v. Marist (T.), Porirua: referee, E. Windley. South ‘Wellington v. Worser Bay. Association Park; referee, J. McClmv. Seatoun v. Marist (N.), Wakefield Park; referee, G. Hearn. Junior Grade, 2.45 p.m. Wadcstown v. South Mirnmjtr, Kilbirnie ;> referee, Mr. Murphy. Marist (N.) v. Marist (T.l. Newtown Park ; 'referee, E. Upton. Northland v. Hataitai, Anderson Park , referee, Mr. Bidgood. Newtown v.» Ngaio, Kelburn; referee, 8.. Mabin.

Third Grade. 2.45 p.m.Hataitai A v. Seatoun. Wakefield Park: referee, C. K. Ulick. ' Hataitai B v. Newtown. Association Park ; referee.- J. Blair. . South Wellington v. Manst (N.), Kilbirnie; referee, Mr. Ricketts.