WON BY ODD GOAL

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 287, 31 August 1931, Page 6

WON BY ODD GOAL

Representative Soccer AUCKLAND BEATEN Wellington Better Side BRILLIANT GOAL-KEEPER Between 2000 and 3000 persons saw the Aucklajid representative Soccer team beaten by Wellington at the Basin Reserve bn Saturday by the best of three goals. The. score against Auckland would have been much greater in the second spell but for the brilliant goalkeeping by Zulu, who brought off some wonderful saves. Campbell and Lbslio Were the' star player? in the Wellington team, and Hanlon got a goal which was a real top-notcher. The game was witnessed by their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe, and by Sir Charles Statham, president of the New Zealand Football Association, to whom the captains of the two teams, Christie (Auckland) and Campbell (Wellington) were introduced prior to commencing the game. The teams were: —

Auckland: Zuill; Gerrard and Tinkler; Morrison, Christie, and Balloch; Blackle, Austeed, McLeay, McMillan, and Kay. Wellington: Ell; G. Wotherspoon and Duffll; J. McLeod, Campbell, and Hanlon;

W. Nicolle, Dunsmuir, Leslie, Rigby, and Craig. . . ■ ■ ■ ■ An Early Goal.

~ Auckland won the toss and was soon prominent on the right-wing. Blackle crossed from a throw-in, Kay heading behind. Another throw-in, and Campbell crossed a lovely pass to Nicolle, who sent a first timer into the goal area. Leslie prevented it going behind, and Rigby put across goal again, Gerrard tried to clear, but Craig turned and slipped the ball back parallel with the goal-line, and despite Tinkler’s desperate attempt to clear, Dunsmuir put the ball in the net. Wellington 1 Auckland ' v , The work of the Auckland forwards was pretty.-but the defence held. Away went Wellington for Leslie to place to Craig, who neatly tricked Gerrard, and touched to Rigby’. The last-named sen in a lovely shot, but Zuill made a brilliant gave,’ throwing himself headlong in th.„ effort Hanlon received and made another good shot, which Zuill saved in-great style. Auckland cleared its lines through Morrison, mid a long punt by Christie saw Zuill give a corner. That was. cleared and a second onewas put behind by Kay. Nicolle and Dunsmuir made a nice run down the right-wing, the outside man putting behind in attempting to shoot. A long shot from Christie looked dangerous with the visiting forwards close UP. but Ell douhle-fisted.it over their heads. Campbell Intercepted a pass to t J’ e J in sj i f „ r ( . 0 ] S Balloch, and sent to Dunsmuir. Nicolle tried to shoot, but the ball went behind. Auckland Scores. From the goal-kick Christie gained possession, and sent through as Campbell closed on him. Away dashed the advance .guard, Duffil and iVotherspoon beaten. McMillan had the ball, and Ell was expecting him to shoot, when Kay rushed alongside and slammed it through into goal at a pace Ell could not hold. Wellington | ' Some smart passing Was done on the right-wing by Nicolle and Dunsmuir, ending in Nicolle placing across goal, but Leslie’s attempt went wide. A minute later McLeod put him in possession again, and he slipped past the backs to put the ball into the end of the rigging outside. Both Kay and McLeay were given off-side when Auckland worked up to a danger-ous-looking attack. An inside movement by Leslie and Dunsmuir gave Nicolle a chance, 1 but he shot wildly over the top. “The Auckland passing was more accurate than Wellington’s, and the Wellington backs were not too sound In anticipation. Craig received from Campbell and sent to Leslie, but Tinkler headed away. Again Craig sent across a lovely centre, Nicolle’s first-timer being too wide. Going through the centre, Morrison sent to Blackie, whose shot went right to Ell in goal. Swerving to avoid Kay, Ell nearly took the ball in goal and gave a corner. Like a shot play was transferred to the other end. where Zuill saved a header from Leslie. Kay missed a glorious opportunity only three yards out after the Auckland forwards had nonplussed the defence. The Wellington backs were weak, and gave the attack too much latitude. There was no further score before half-time.

Visitors Well Held. Wellington opened well, Campbell winging to Nicolle, who put a beautiful fast eentre right across the goal-mouth. In dashed Leslie in grand style for a header, but Zuill took the ball practically off his head. McLeod and Campbell were working with a good understanding, and opened up the wings well. Craig appeared a little timid in tackling Gerrard, and allowed the back to clear when a tackle might have benefited the Wellington side. For a quarter of an hour Wellington had the better of the exchanges, although no score came. Campbell was Often in the picture, getting possession five tiraes out of six. A splendid effort came after Wellington had cleared a corner, Campbell receiving from Hanlon. He put Nicolle in possession and a centre gave Leslie an opening. A terrific drive went in, and Zuill made a wonderful save, and then saved again as McLeod returned with an overhead kick right into the goal-mouth. Craig came within an ace of netting, the ball only missing by inches. Wellington's defence still had little to do, and Campbell, holding up McLeay, sent the ball to Nicolle to centre. Leslie passed to Craig, whose shot went over. Then the Auckland defence was given a gruelling time. McLeod centred and Leslie shot for Zuill to save. Nicolle returned and Leslie headed, and again the goalie kept his charge intact. Campbell finally had a shot over the bar. Next time the centre-half put to Craig, and a lovely centra gave Leslie a chance to head, but

Zuill seemed to be inspired and saved again? McLeay had to retire through injury. Christie was a big factor in the Auckland defence, giving Tinkler and Gerrard great help. Only on very few occasions did the Auckland advance guard penetrate very far into Wellington territory during the second spell. Wellington did most of "the attacking, and it was mainly Zuill's splendid work in goal that saved the visitors.

The Winning Goal. Just on time, Hanlon and Craig were in combination, when Hanlon at 30 yards sent in a drive which had Zuill beaten. McLeay had returned, and from a wellplaced forward kick by Christie received ' and' made a rush on goal, only missing by inches. Then the whistle went with the score— Wellington 2 Auckland 1 Mr. T. Plant was the referee and controlled the game very efficiently. INTERMEDIATE FINAL Diamonds Victorious Over Hutt In a curtain-raiser to the WellingtonAuckland match, Diamonds severely trounced Hutt in the final of the Intermediate grade. During the first spell play was of an. even nature, and at times both teams reached a high standard. Dougall scored early in the game for Hutt, and shortly'before half-time Baker evened the score for Diamonds from a penalty. In the second spell Diamonds took the upper hand and scored six goals In quick succession, chiefly duo to poor goal-keeping. The scorers were: Baker (2), Hunter (3), Wrothall (1). The Hutt forwards were very disappointing. Several good opportunities were mlsspd through faulty shooting and lack of combination. The backs, although they worked hard, were unequal to the task of stemming the Diamond rushes. The final score was: Diamonds 7, Hutt 1.

F.A. TROPHY MATCH Close Game at Dunedin WIN FOR HOLDERS By Telegrapn—Presd Association Dunedin,- August 29. Logan Park was a trifle soft, but otherwise in excellent condition when Canterbury and Otago met to decide Canterr bury’s challenge for the Football Association trophy, which Auckland, after holding it for five years, Jost to Wellington, which in turn was defeated by Otago. " There was no sun, but a strong wind gave advantage to the side playing with it. Mr. W. P. Smith was referee. The attendance was 3000. ’■ , Canterbury faced a stiff breeze, with the aid of which Otago attacked in the opening stages. Barnes fisted out a shot by Latimer and cleared,-a header by Hooper. From the throw-in Chapman received and beat the Canterbury, goalie. Otago 1, Canterbury 0. Otago continued to attack, McCormack skying over the bar with an empty goalmouth. Canterbury advanced with a wide

passing movement via the right wing. Allen centred, but Goode’s header was well saved by McDougall in goal. Shots by Allen and Paton were cleared, and a poor corner kick by Anstey went over the line. The Otago team, helped by the wind, again pressed, but Hooper placed twice over the bar, and McCormack did likeise.

In the second spell Canterbury used the wind to profit, and staged some strong attacks, but met stout resistance from Sutherland, and Anderson failed to test the goalkeeper. Otago pressed back, and from a brilliant opening by McCormack Hooper beat the defence cleverly, and netted from close in. Otago 2, Canterbury 0. Bright play by Canterbury’s inside forwards spelled danger. Shots by Anstey and Allen went near, and Sutherland tested the goalie with a good one. Play was fast and even. Canterbury repulsed several Otago attacks and a long kick from Sutherland went to Smith, who crossed to Goode, who scored with a clever screw, the, ball striking the bar and beating McDougall. Canterbury 1, Otago 2. Otago was next dangerous, but sound defence and the wind drove them back. Canterbury was awarded a penalty kick which Sutherland placed weakly over the bar. Next, Allen secured and shot McDougall misfisted, and Goode evened the scores. Otago’s reply was sensational. Skinner advanced on the left. Kelly cleared, Chapman receiving and lifting high into the goal, two forwards bustling the goalkeeper and the ball into the net. A clever game ended: Otago 3, Canterbury 2. HOUSE MATCH A house match between Bing, Harris and Co. and Makower and Mcßeath on Kelbuin Park on Saturday resulted in a win for. Bing. Harris by B goals to 4. The scorers for the winners were Ready (3), Pollock, and Chapple.

OTHER RESULTS The results of other games played in Wellington on Saturday are as follow:— First Reserve Cup, Seatoun 4, Diamonds 0. Charity Cup Semi-final. Hutt 4, Petone 1. j Intermediate. Diamonds 7, Hutt 1. Second Division. Swifts 2, Brooklyn 2. Miramar R. 2, Institute 1. Swifts 9, Nada 3. Hutt 4, Petone 2. Miramar 5, Nada L , Hutt 2, Stop Out 1. Fourth Cup. Marlst A 8. Miramar L Seventh. \ Marlst (T.) 1, Miramar L J Marlst (N.) B defaulted to Institute., Eighth. Marlst (T.) A 5, Marlst (N.) A 0.

OHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, August 29. Nomads 2, Thistle 1; Rangers 2, Western 1; Marlst 0, New Brighton 3.