AULD SOCCER CUP

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 293, 7 September 1931, Page 6

AULD SOCCER CUP

Further Round Played

WIN FOR PETONE Diamonds Beat Seatoun SCHOOL REP. MATCHES A further round of the Auld Memorial Cup Soccer competition was played on Saturday, when Petone had the best of matters against Hospital, while Diamonds defeated Seatoun. In the secondary schools representative game, Auckland beat Wellington by the best of three goals, and the primary schools match ended in a win for Wellington by I—o. PETONE BEATS HOSPITAL One Goal Ahead in Five Petone made the trip to Porirua on Saturday to play Hospital in the Auld Memorial Cup competition, and proved the better team by the odd goal m five. The game was an interesting one, but not ouite up- to the standard- that was expected, although Petone showed tc greater advantage in the second spell, ant

RESULTS AT A GLANCE AULD CUP. Petone 3 Hospital ... 2 Diamonds ... 5 Seatoun .... •> SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Auckland ... 2 Wellington .. 1 PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Wellington .. 1 Manawatu .. 0

played the better football. Both teams made one or two changes, Cameron again duputising for McVean in goal for Petone while Hanlon played right in place of Watson, who has returned to Australia. Play had not been going very long when Baistow received from Campbell and screwed the ball to the centre, where Leslie, right on the spot, headed past Lil without giving the goalie a chance. Petone were soon attacking again, EH making a fine save against Hanlon. Boe put inside to Campbell who sent Smith away in company with Leslie, but Thompson ’made a smart clearance, enabling the Hospital forwards to.catch Petone napping, and Stanbridge netted a good goal. hospital raided the visitors end several times, Trewick spoiling one chance by handling. Craig had been well held by Miles, but for once the winger got by, centred squarely to Leslie, and once more Petone took the lead. Before the interval arrived Hospital should at least have drawn level, but failed to take advantage ° Soon f after* Restarting Stanbridge was nearly through when Holmes handled. Thompson took the free-kick, and placed the ball at 40 yards right in the goalies arms—a great attempt, well saved. At the other end Ell gathered a low shot from Graig. Campbell returned the ball well up, and Thompson and Leslie had a race for possession. A corner-kick was taken by Craig, from which the ball went out to Baistow, who made a quick return for Leslie to head In number three. A further assault was repulsed, thorn which Hospital made a hot-attack. A. Petone player handled in the penalty area and Jeffreys converted the penalty-kick. Petone 3, Hospital 2. . Toward the end Ell brought off a wonderful save from Leslie, who sent in a terrific drive at close range, while at the other end Lambert sent a lovely shot which Cameron just managed to divert over the top. There were several corners on either side but none, was converted, and the whistle went with Petoue victors by the odd goal. Mr. F. Sanders was the referee. () OCTAVE OF GOALS Diamonds Defeat Seatoun Eight goals were scored in the Auld Cup-tie between Diamonds.and .Seatoun, the lion’s share going to Diamonds. I lie game was played at the Basin Reserve before a fair crowd of spectators. Sentoun had the better of the exchanges in the early part of the game, but did not score, Smith opening Diamonds account on receiving a nice pass from Dickinson. Geddis was injured shortly after this, but returned later. Grimstone and Kershaw initiated a move whih enabled the Diamonds defence to be passed, and a good centre was put into the net by Salt heading through. Diamonds became more aggressive, and breaking away on the right R. McLeod gave Dickinson a chance which was availed of to give the Blacks the lead again, an infringement that appeared to be in the penalty area should have given Seatoun a penalty, but the referee ruled it outside, and the free-kick achieved nothing. Half-time, 2 —2. The second spell opened by a sensational breakaway and score by Smith on his own, but the lead was not held for long, Seatoun netting following a misunderstanding. Diamonds were somewhafortunate in having the advantage of the wind in both halves, as it changed soon after the interval. Grimstone all but netted from a corner-kick, Kershaw shooting over from the rebound. Forced to defend, Seatoun conceded a corner, Dickinson giving his side the lead as the bail came to the centre. An even spell of play followed, but Seatoun failed to get past Wyatt again and just before the finish ♦ McLeod went away on the wing and sent in a long shot which partly deceived Parkin, for he failed to hold the ball, which' entered the net. There was no further scoring, and Diamonds won 5—3. 'Mr. L. C. Cooper was the referee.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS GAME Wellington’s One-goal Win The Wellington-Manawatu primary schools’ game was played as n curtainraiser, Yeoman scoring the only goal o. the match for Wellington in the first spel. SECONDARY SCHOOLS Auckland Beats Wellington Some good football was provided at the Basin Reserve between teams representing Auckland and Wellington secondary schools. The Auckland boys were heavier and faster than their opponents, and won by 2 goals to 1. , , In the first spell Wellington had considerably the better of the play, and had the shooting in front of goal been morn accurate would have had a greater lead nt the change-over. The first score came toward the end of the spell, when Janes, the Wellington, centre-forward, netted after a fine piece of combination by tue forward lino. , ~ Auckland turned the tables in the second half, and with the wind in its favour was too hard a proposition for the home team. The Wellington defence put in some good work during this half, and did well to hold its opponents down to two goals. . , . The equaliser came when A. Flyger, after breaking up a Wellington attack, manoeuvred into position, and placed a good one past the goalie. ..For handling in the penalty area Wellington was penalised. De Lange taking tho kick. Monria, the goalie, managed U,

save, but fumbled the ball, and following up, De Lange goaled. There was no further score, and a good game ended: Auckland 2, Wellington 1. OTHER RESULTS Other game# resulted as follow: — Second Division.—Swifts 4, Miramar Bangers 2. „ ~ „ Second Reserves.—Swifts 3, Brooklyn 2. Intermediate Cup, Semi-final. —Seatoun 3, Diamonds 1. Fifth Cup.—Marlst 8, Swifts 1. Seventh.—lnstitute 0, Miramar R 0; Sear toun 3, Marlst 2. IN OTHER CENTRES ’ Christchurch.—Thistle 3 beat Rangers 0; Technical 3 beat Sumner 2; Nomads 5 beat Brighton 0.