BRIGHT SOCCER

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 299, 14 September 1936, Page 6

BRIGHT SOCCER

Auckland Win Campbell Rose Bowl VERY EVEN CONTEST Wellington B Too Strong For Poverty Bay With both teams playing bright, open football .despite a tearing northerly, the Auckland soocer representatives were successful against Wellington at the Basin Reserve on Saturday afternoon in a match for the Frank Campbell Rose Bowl. Wellington, the holders, put up a gallant fight to retain the trophy, and it was only in the latter stages of the second half they went under to a team which proved a shade superior in teamwork and positional play. The curtain-raiser between Poverty Bay and a second Wellington team resulted in an easy win for the local representatives by five goals to one, the visitors, though opposing a stubborn defence, being prone to get out of position and’ to kick wildly. Possibly the tricky wind upset them, but on the day, Wellington were clearly superior.

CHALLENGE SUCCESSFUL Auckland fielded ,a strong team against Wellington, and the issue was in doubt until well on in the second spell. The playing surface was in excellent order, and the northerners obviously appreciated the conditions. Early in the seconp spell,When the score was 4-4, it looked as though Wellington, with the wind, behind them, would finish a goal or two to the good, but then Auckland launched a sustained attack which carried them to victory by 6 goals to 4. Wellington's luck was out, two of Auckland’s goals being scored off defending players, but unquestionably the better team won. • Auckland’s clever passing, their ability to make and seize openings, and their resolute defence, were features of the match. Kay, at left wing, revealed brilliant speed and footwork, and with Jepson and Stevenson was outstanding in the forwards. Chapman showed himself a tactician of no mean order, and Blackie and Walters were little inferior. Both Speed and Haggitt made mistakes, but when Auckland was hard pressed they rose to the occasion and more than made amends. Smith, in goal, played with confidence, and showed excellent anticipation.

In the absence of Skinner, Woods played at left wing for Wellington, he and the hard-working McKenzie combining perfectly. Both Leelie and Hatchard were too well marked to be often 1 dangerous, but Haley on the right wing caused the defence many anxious moments, his accurate centres making many openings for the inside men. The half-line made up in solidness what it lacked in brilliance. Todd was an absentee, but Reid capably filled his position. Duffy and Haines, the full-backs, came through a strenuous afternoon with colours flying, and Turkington also justified his inclusion. At the conclusion of the match the trophy was handed over to the- captain of the Auckland team by Mr. Frank Campbell. A return game as to be played at Auckland on September 26. The teams were as follows:— Auckland (blue and white): Smith; Haggett, Speed ; Blackie, Chapman, Walters; Needham, Stevenson, Jepson, Fyfie, Kay.

Wellington (black): Turkington;

Haines, Duffy; Reid, Boyes, Nicol; Haley, Hatchard, Leslie, McKenzie, Woods. .With the wind against them Wellington set up a hot attack and a neat pass from Haley enabled McKenzie to score in the first minute of play. Wellington 1, Auckland 0.

Auckland had. a scaring chance shortly afterward, Jepson and Fyfie breaking through the defence. Wellington conceded two corners in quick succession, but finally Reid cleared. Auckland were not to J>e denied, however, and Kay sent In a hard shot, which was fumbled by Turkington, Jepson darting in to steer the ball into the net. Wellington 1, AuqW land 1. Play had been in progress for ten minutes.

Play ranged rapidly from goal to goal, but Haggett and Speed, backed up by Chapman, had the measure of Hatchard and Leslie. Auckland’s superb positional play enabled them swiftly to turn defence into attack, but Duffy and Haines displayed excellent understanding. From a free kick for a foul charge, the ball went out to Haley on the.right wing. Leslie’s shot was smothered, but Hatchard came to light with a first-timer that gate Smith no chance. Wellingtdn 2, Auckland 1. Needham showed brilliance in a dash down the right wing, but Nicol pulled him up. _ Then .St was Wellington’s turn, McKenzie and Woods carving a great slice in the Auckland defence only to lose possession to Speed. Needham was injured by a rising ball and had temporarily to leave, the field. Auckland set up a hot attack and Stevenson’s shot from well out grazed the cross-bar for a goal. Wellington 2, Auckland 2. With ten minutes to go in the ’ first spell, both teams strove hard to -score; McKenzie narrowly missing a speculator from a long, way out. > Good work by Blackie and Walters made openings for the Auckland forwards, but two fruitless corners were the best they could do until Needham’s shot struck the upright and bounced off Reid into the net. Auckland 3, Wellington 2. Half-time sounded a few moments later.

Second Spell. Auckland’s goal was in danger in the first minute of play but Hatchard's shot went astray. Later Boyes sent in a high dropping shot which Smith just tipped over the bar. Wellington kept up the pressure and from a corner on the left McKenzie evened the score after play had been in progress less than five minutes. Wellington 3, Auckland 3. The Wellington forwards, well served by their halves and taking full advantage of the wind, kept the Auckland defence on their toes, Leslie being unlucky with two close-range shots. Free kicks for foul charging brought relief to the northerners. Kay had a shot with only the goalie to beat, but the chance went begging. A good save by Smith from a corner against Auckland saw the ball travel to Kay who streaked the length of the field, Haines saving at the expense of a corner. Leslie was prominent in a Wellington attack, but again Kay received and raced through the opposition, Stevenson accepting a short pass to score at point-blank range. Auckland 4, Wellington 3. Within a minute Hatchard paved the way for the equaliser on a pass from Haley, Leslie scoring a clever goal. Wellington. 4, Auckland 4. Shortly afterward Wellington were penalised for “hands” and the Auckland forwards tested the Wellington defence, Chapman scoring off Haines. Auckland 5, Wellington 4. 1 I’lay was continued at a fast pace, and it was Auckland’s turn to dominate the game until Hatchard broke away to give Woods a> scoring chance which was not accepted. Blackie swung a long pass to Needham and though Duffy held the forwards up, Jepson found an opening to send a hard drive past Turkington. Auckland 6, Wellington 4. Wellington tried bard to reduce the leeway, Haggett brilliantly clearing a shot by Leslie. Then Hatchard just failed to get his boot to a pass from McKenzie. Finally Chapman relieved the pressure with a hefty punt, and though Wellington returned to the attack the defence held them, and when the final whistle blew the northerners were on the offensive. Mr. W. Chapman refereed. AN. EASY WIN

Wellington's second representative team proved too strong for Poverty Bhy in the curtain-raiser on No. 2 ground. The Wellington forwards gave a forceful exhibition, aided by a first-claSs display at centre-half by Cunningnam, who was ably assisted by N. Gates, left half.

Hill, the tall Poverty Bay goalkeeper, played : an enterprising game,. ,He was peppered with shot® from all angles, and made many fine saves. The teams were as follows:—

Wellington B: S. Ward; W. Salisbury, J. Ronald, D. O’Leary, W. Cunningham, N. Gates; D. Craig, A, Gates, R. Liddicoat, M. Quirke, I. Goidall. Poverty Bay: T> Hill; J. Wilson, J. Dunsmore, D. Miller, R. Johnstone, C. t Mulrooney; J. Burns, A. Jarvie, J. Watt, W. Mulrooney, H. Hill. Wellington, playing, against the strong wind, were, first- to -penetrate, Craip/air.l then Qendali jnst missing the target. They were not to be denied, end Liddicoat smartly rounded the backs to slip the ball-past Hill for the Only goal of the first spell. Craig nt this juncture was in the limelight, with some 'fine solo runs, but Hill was proving a sale goalie. The, visiting forwards'were striving hard to penetrate, but the Wellington backs were not easy to circumvent. Poverty Bay, however, twice catae close to scoring,. when Watt just headed over the bar, and when Ward almost fisted through his own goal, the ball being kicked clear on the line by ona of the backs. Fluctuating play followed, and the interval arrived without further scoring. Wellington!, Poverty Bay 0. Craig, with a clever bit of play, which culminated in A. Gates scoring a good goal, gave Wellington an inspired strtrt at the beginning of the second spell. Wellington then displayed great form and Poverty Bay were compelled to fall back on the defensive. Gendall proved himself a rare opportunist when he caught HUI unawares as he was bouncing the ball, and scored ,a good goal. At this stage Poverty Bay lost Johnstone, who retired through injury. The visitors’ defence was again caught napping, ’ and ’ Quirke scored with fl snap shot. Gendal'-i again in the role of a raider, fastened oo to a bad clearance by. Hill to complete Wellington’s scoring efforts. In the closing minutes of the game . Poverty Bay got their sole-crumb of comfort, when W. Mulrooney beat Ward With a'penalty kick and the game finished with Wellington easy .winners.

CHRISTCHURCH GAMES By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, September 12. Saturday’s soccer matches resulted:— Thistle 7, St. Albans 0;. Western A 4, Rangers .1; Technical beat Nomads by default. For the Keeling Cup. Marist (Christchurch) 1, defeated Marist (Wellington) 0. FALCON CUP GAMES By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland. September 13. Saturday soccer matches for the Falcon Cup resultedPhilomel 3, Suburbs 0; Thistle 5, Abels 4; Metro College 4, Comrades 4.