A WIDE MARGIN

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 142, 19 June 1933, Page 5

A WIDE MARGIN

Diamond were never really extended in defeating Swifts last Saturday by 8 goals to 2. The match was one-sided practically throughout, and except for a few brief excursions into their opponents' territory in the second spell, Swifts were kept almost entirely on the defensive. They were weak both in attack and defence, and if Diamond had won by a wider margin it would not have been surprising. The teams were:— Diamond.—Wyatt; O'Connell, Hopper;

Todd, Geddis, Beasley; R. McLeod, Neal, Kabbitt, Cunningham, and Stark. Swifts.—Bradford; Hepplewhite, Long■boUom; Glover, Dainty, Millar; Kelly, Diekson, Shankie, Bilby, and Adams. Diamond took advantage o£ the strong southerly wind behind them in the first half and were soon hammering away in the Swifts goal area. For a period the Swifts backs managed to clear the ball, though this was mostly due to the mistakes of the Diamond vanguard. Soon, however, the Diamond attack began to tell, and when Bradford failed to get rid of the ball, Kabbitt opened the Diamond account with an easy goal. A few moments after Cunningham was in the right place to head in a fine centre from McLeod, putting Diamond two up. Swifts made the mistake ■of hesitating too long in getting rid of the ball, and their opponents took advantage of their indecision. Rabbitt was back again in the goal-mouth after a good passing rush by the Diamond forwards, and, after taking his time, put in an easy kick. Swifts then had a briof visit to the Diamond goal area, but faulty kicking and unsteadiness lost them an opportunity of scoring. Before the interval Stark scored for Diamond with a ball that spun round the goal-post and tricked Bradford. Several other chances were thrown away. Kabbitt scored almost directly after tho resumption and put Diamond five up, and shortly afterwards Neal scored. Swifts were finding the wind an assistance, but were still ragged in the front line. Kelly eventually got away on the wing in a fust movement, and connected well with Shankie, who beat Wyatt with an excellent low kick. This put new heart into Swifts, and after a brief period of defence the forwards got moving. Shankie kicked, and the ball rebounded from the goal-post. He was there again, however, and the second time made no mistake. Diamond 6, Swifts 2. Diamond attacked once more, and when Bradford failed to clear properly Rabbitt registered his fourth goal of the match. A little before time MeLeod got away on the wing, and catching the Swifts backs out of position, kicked an easy goal. Swifts gave a disappointing exhibition. The referee was Mr. T. Plant.