A THRILLING CAME
The Chatham Cup local final between Waterside and Petone, played, last Saturday, and which, was; won by-Water-side, provided spectators with one o.f the, most thrilling' Association f ootbail matches seen on the' Basin Reserve for some time. The teams were evenly matched, they were keen to win, and the weather was ideal. It-was a ganie of surprises., The marked superiority of Petone in the early stages was eclipsed'by the remarkable manner' in which Waterside "turned the tables" in the second half. At one ttage of the game it seemed as though Waterside would be easily defeated; they were 3-0 down, and their play was not improving. , A penalty fell to them, and by half-time they had', made the score 3-2. As may bo imagined, the second half was strenuously contested, but though they had s some close calls Waterside were never in a dangerous position. ! Petoiie fielded the 'better forward line. The van showed nice combination, their three goals being the result of good team-wsik. Leslie, at centreforward, played with understanding, and all three goals were scored as a result of his tactics. 'Of the halves,' Campbell was:" always prominent, and both in attack and defence gave a good display. McVcan played well in goal, though he did not.have the work that Shipp had. . ... :-.. - •;.;.- ;.' Waterside's combined work: ; was not eqnal to Petone's. Dunsmuir, as ■ an. individualist, was, tlie most successful member of the "team,* his efforts contributing more to the success of the. side than any other member of the eleven. The defence was solid, both backs playing with judgment. • Shipp was not up to his usual standard in goal, and was beaten badly in the,first spell on three occasions. His clearances were weak, and enabled the fast-moving • Petono forwards to finish off their attacks in a (Wtermined effort. Waterside owed their win moro to the individual efforrts, of their players than, to teamwoTk. They also showed more determination tlianPetone. '•
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 31, 5 August 1933, Page 6
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323A THRILLING CAME Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 31, 5 August 1933, Page 6
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