SOCCER UPSET

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 227, 22 June 1936, Page 11

SOCCER UPSET

Seatoun Soundly Beaten

INSTITUTE IN FORM

Convincing Win For

Petone

Institute Old Boys created a surprise by beating Seatoun, equal with Hospital at the top of the competition, in pointless fashion at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. Beginning brilliantly, they demoralised Seatoun, and in the second spell gave them a lesson in Soccer tactics. Hospital had a comfortable win over Diamond at Porirua, but Marist Old Boys were lucky to maintain a slender lead over Waterside. Petone played up to their best form of last season to outclass Swifts.

MARIST’S LUCKY WIN

Waterside Play Well

Marist Old Boys were without the services of Foley when they stepped out on the Busin Reserve to play Waterside on Saturday, this player having dislocated a knee at practice. For ten minutes or so they were a man short until Darragh arrived to complete the team.

On the day's play, Waterside were extremely unlucky to lose, as their combination was much the better. Marist's usual dash was sadly lacking. Jeromson was the outstanding forward for Waterside, his ball control and opening up of play to his wing and centre being first-class. Janes also was on his game in the first half, proving troublesome to the defence. His goal was a neat effort. Turkingtou, in goal for Marist, was at the very peak of his form, and showed how unlucky he was to miss inclusion in the representative team. Marist undoubtedly owed their victory to him. The Marist vanguard infused more life into their game in the second spell and swung the ball about freely. Kershaw and 11. Quirke ‘were always prominent, the former playing his best game of the season. Hatchard went well until he was brought down badly when going through on his own. A twisted ankle gave him a limp for the remainder of the game and his play suffered accordingly. The teams were level until well on in the second half, when a breakaway on the Marist left sent M. Quirke away on the wing. Drawing the defence, he placed inside to his brother, 11. Quirke, whose shot hit the side of the’post and scraped in. The teams were as follow: — Marist: Tarkington ; Laracy, Duffy; Himiie, Darragh, Traynor, Burge, Kershaw, 11. Quirke, Hatchard, M. Quirke. Waterside: Ward; Topliss, Hazel; Reid. Lorigbottom, Cocks; Dunsmuir, Thompson, Janes, Jeromson, Urwin.

SEATOUN TROUNCED

Institute All the Way

Seatoun could do nothing right against Institute Old Boys, who scored a. welldeserved win. Bustling through in the first five minutes. Ward scored a good goal for Institute, and thereafter Seatoun were scratching all the way. They managed to hold the vigorous Institute forwards for a while, but the half-time score was 4-2 against them, and in the second spell, although they saw more of the ball, the Seatoun forwards could add only one to their As the result of J bump early, Gendall limped through the remainder of the game, and the best was not seen of him. Usually reliable, the Seatoun backs were badly bustled, and Parton had an unenviable time in goal. He was not nearly so safe as usual, and one or two of his errors were expensive. At no stage did Institute appear likely to lose. Boyes was distributing his passes evenly to both wings, and Ward at centreforward, was always in the limelight. Equally impressive was R. Sutherland, whose ball control was uncanny at times. Not the least part of Institute’s win was due to the sound display of Watson and McLean, the full-backs, who made hardly a mistake and covered up well. In the opening stages the scoring was rapid. Seatoun replied to Institute’s opening goal when Bedford netted from a corner placed by Gendall. Then a cleverlyplaced ball by Ward eluded Parton, and Institute led 2-1. Right from the kickoff the Seatoun forwards bustled the Institute defence, and a clearing kick bounced off Gendall into the net. Institute were not to be denied, however, and Ward and Sutherland both scored in fairly quick successiou.

Seatoun reduced the gap early in the second half, Gendall scoring, but Institute gradually took command again and good following-up saw Sutherland, Reid and Tanner score in turn.

The teams were as follow: — Institute Old Boys: King; Watson, A. McLean ; Bilby, Byes, Hicks; Marshall, R. Sutherland, Ward, Reid, Tanner. Seatoun: H. Parton; J. Grimstone, KXeoman; H. Salt, J. Gibson, J. Salt; A. Wilson, N. Bedford, C. Xeoman, J. McKenzie, I. Gendall. HOSPITAL TOO GOOD Diamond Defeated The second meeting between Hospital and Diamond, at Porirua, resulted in a comfortable win for Hospital, who in the second spell were rarely extended. Diamond were without the services of Bent; ley and Cockburn, and their combination crumpled against Hospital’s iron defence. Diamond, however, were the first to get into their stride, and set up a hot attack, Baker' finally heading through a pass from B. Johnston. It was their only score. In the early stages, Hospital spoilt many promising movements by faulty shooting. Webster, for a time, was so closely watched by Geddes that he was not dangerous, but finally he headed through to equalise from a perfectly placed corner by Gibb. The half-time score was 2-1, Stanbridge netting when the goalkeeper .palmed down a hard shot from Woods, Hospital had matters practically all their own way in the second spell. On resumption they attacked strongly and soon had the Diamond defence in difficulties. All the forwards were prominent, both Woods and Gibb crossing accurately. Hospital could have improved their margin of eight goals, although Hopper played a sterling game in the Diamond rearguard.

The teams were as follow: — Hospital: J. Wyatt; W. Miles, L. Thompson ; J. Todd, E. Jeffery, C. Simon; A. Gibb, Stanbridge, C. Webster, Shankie, W. Woods. Diamond : Cunningham ; O’Connell, W. Hopper; L. Nicol, A. Geddes, I. Upchurch; 11. Tucker, J. Baker, D. Johnston, W. Dyer, B. Johnston. AN EASY WIN Petone in Fine Form Petone, for the first time this season, displayed their long-awaited true form against Swifts, and won comfortably on “a tight rein." Swifts were outclassed in all departments, but despite this they did not shirk their task, and put up a

stubborn resistance from start to finish, in keeping with the best traditions of the ggme. Pejione’s piay right through was hall-marked with fine team-work, teamspirit, cohesion and balance. Leslie, in doing a ’’hat-trick,” gave a display that augurs well for the match to-morrow against the Australians. Petone won the game in the first half by scoring a fistful of goals. They settled down right from the kick-off with • Cullen opening the scoring in the first minute. Give-and-take play followed for a while, until Leslie headed home a second goal from a good cross by .White. Leslie, minutes later, augmented this with a cleverly taken goal by hooking the ball past Kelly, who had advanced to meet him. Swifts made commendable efforts to reduce the leeway, but further goals by White and Leslie gave Petone the commanding lead of five goals at the interval. Petone, after scoring early in the second spell from a penalty kick, converted by Cullen, eased up. Swifts came more into the picture, but apart from one or two good efforts at scoring, their attempts at penetration were never dangerous. and the game fizzled out with Petone winning a one-sided encounter in easy fashion. The teams lined up as follows:— . Petone: Body; R. Connell, S. Haines; M. White, J. Graham, H. Smith; J. White, J. Verrall, A. Leslie, R. Cullen, D. Craig. _ Swifts: K. Kelly; C. MacGregor, F. Olliver; P. MacGregor, W. Dickson, O. Lamb; G. Whyte, L. Heath, D. Adams, G. White. M. Hawken.

HIGH-GRADE SOCCER Australian Team Beats Auckland BRILLIANT EXHIBITION By Telegraph—Press Association.. Auckland, June 20. Soccer of a standard seldom revealed in the Dominion was played by the Australian side which defeated Auckland by five goals to two in the opening match of the visitors’ tour at Blandford Park to-day. In spite of the fact that the ground was in a greasy condition, the Australians gave a brilliant exhibition of positional play and general teamwork, and they had a firm grip on the exchanges for the greater part of the time. In view of the fact that it was the first match of their tour, the visitors created a marked impression with their combination, an') they should prove formidable by the time the Tests arrive. The uncertain weather conditions affected the attendance, which was about 4000. The Australian team had a marked territorial advantage during the game, 'the local side being occupied mostly on defence, but there were occasions when the Auckland players aroused spectators to excitement with some attractive forward play. On two occasions Auckland reduced its deficit to one, and the crowd clamoured for an equaliser, but the . superior understanding of the Australians proved the determining factor and the visitors moved to a comfortable lead. Brilliant headwork was a feature of the visitors’ play, the local representatives being thoroughly outclassed in this department. The Auckland players were content to stand off and allow their opponents to make the play, a fault that the Australians were not elow to take advantage of. On occasions when the Aucklanders pressed and adopted more vigorous methods, the exchanges, were much more even and seemed to indicate that the visiting side could be shaken in its studied type of play. In a brilliant side Smith, the Australian centre-forward, was outstanding for a splendid display. He distributed the ball nicely and was easily the best man with his head ever seen at Blandford Park. No matter how awkwardly the ball came'to him he managed to shoot or deflect it accurately with his head. Splendid constructive forwards were Cameron and Price, both giving their supports every chance with neat passes. Both fie wing men, Wilkinson and Donaldson, proved very fast men. The visiting halves displayed a remarkable understanding; so much so that the Auckland forwards and halves often paused in exasperation, realising that their beet efforts were futile against such clean passing and brilpositional play. Sharp was especially efficient in his half-back work. Although the Australian full-backs as a combination were not particularly im--pressive, Evans individually was one of the outstanding players on the field. . He saved Australia on a number of occasions with clean and lengthy kicking, picking up the ball from all angles and heights with remarkable precision. Smith, the Auckland goalkeeper, gave a brilliant display and it was unfortunate that from the only mistake he made the Australians scored. Speed, Haggett and Wright were outstanding men in the Auckland defence. Nice combination was shown by the Auckland forwards at times, but the players made the mistake of adopting a close passing game, at which they were no match for the Australians. The spectators, many of whom were evidently drawn by the international aspect, seemed thoroughly to appreciate the plav, which was of the fast and open type from start to finish. There were some thrilling incidents in the closing stages when both goals had narrow escapes, chiefly owing to the difficulty experienced by the players in keeping a footing on the greasy surface. The half-time score was 2 goals to 1, Cameron and Smith scoring for Australia and Innes for Auckland. Smith, Cameron and Donaldson netted for Australia in the second half, Spencer scoring for the local side.

J. E. JONES CUP

Otago Beats Canterbury

Bv Telegraph—Press Association, Dunedin, June 20.

In a return match against Canterbury for the J. E. Jones Cup, the Otago team had nine changes, young players replacing veterans. Canterbury fielded the team which took the F.A. Trophy from Auckland, with the exception of Barnes and Gordon. Logan Park was in excellent condition. There was a strong wind. For steps by the goalkeeper Otago was awarded a free kick in the goalmouth, Chapman scoring. Canterbury withstood strong pressure, magnificent anticipation and handling by the tall 'keeper being the principal factor in preventing scores. The visitors had scoring opportunities from a clinking shot by-Craggs and a free kick bv McMillan which went over the bar. Finally Gordon centred and taking advantage of the confused defence, Adam equalised. A few moments later Rogers placed Otago in the lead from a corner by Duncan. ’After half-time Otago showed to better advantage against the wind, forcing a number of corners and .driving netwards many stinging shots, which only brilliant goalkeeping by Mcßae kept out. From sorties by Canterbury Craggs twice and Adam once endangered Otago’s citadel, but Holden in goal proved eoumj. From a clever advance on the right Duncan centred and Davidson headed into the net. Otago 3, Canterbury 1. The visitors staged a bright movement, but Adam’s shot was safely held by Holden. A stinging drive by Craggs was also cleared, but presently Ellis found an opening and scored just on time. Otago won a well-contested match by 3 goals to 2, CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christchurch, June 20. In . association football matches, Thistle 4, beat Western B 2; Rangers 5, beat Nomads 2; Western A 5, beat St. Albans 0; Linwood 3, beat Technical 1.