SOCCER

Evening Star, Issue 19617, 25 July 1927, Page 4

SOCCER

THE FOURTH TEST

NEW ZEALAND BEATEN The match was played at Auckland. The teams were: Canada: Tait, Crawley, Moon, Payuter, Brolly, Monaghan, Milligan, Turner, Archibald, Davidson, Gibson. New Zealand: M’Dougall, Anderson, M'Girr, Cooper, Campbell, Jones, limes*, Newman, Hooker, M’-Corraack, Ballard. Despite recent heavy rains, the ground was in fair condition; with the exception of some bare patches, which were slushy. New Zealand lost the toss, but were the first to attack, first Lines and then Newman, putting in good work. The visitors rushed matters, but Gibson and Archibald kicked wildly past the posts. The Canucks kept up tho pressure, and M'Dougall had, to stop a fine * y Archibalds The All Blacks promptly retaliated, and Cooper sent in a stinger, which was saved. The visitors, with the best rush so far, took play to tho opposite end. Jones slipped at the critical moment, leaving Archibald a clear field, but the visitor’s shot just missed its mark. _ Innes centred beautifully for New Zealand, and Hooper shot for goal, the ball striking the post. The' Canuck full-back had a torrid time to save. He fell on the ball with a group of All Blacks on top. From the throw-up the visitors cleared. Soon after Campbell kicked for goal, and Hooper almost headed it in. Tlien Jones centred, and Hooper had a good but unsuccessful shot at goal. At this stago the All Blacks were making most of the play, and the visitors were hard pressed. Gradually the Canucks relieved the pressure, and then in a twinkling the whole position was changed. Weakness in defence by the New Zealand backs left openings, and in less than a minute the visitors scored twice. First, it was Davidson, after a pass from Monaghan; and then Archibald headed through from a kick by Gibson. The visitors continued to press, but relief came at last, and Jones, beating his man, sent to i M'Dougall, who made an opening for Hooper, the last-mentioned making no mistake with his kick. Canada 2, New Zealand 1. . A shot by Archibald was magnificently stopped by M'Dougall—the save of tho game. Second half the, visitors opened up briskly with the All Blacks tamely replying. Archibald beat the left back badly, and sent in a stinging shot that gave M'Dougall no chance. Canada .' 3 New Zealand 1 Newman now made a line run, and was stopped through a foul by Moon. During the next of an hour play was fairly even. First one side and then tho other threatened to score, but the heavy ball and slippery ground were against accurate work. Newman shone with a bright dash for New Zealand, and Lines, supporting him well, shot a beauty, which the goalie cleared. The visitors, with some nice combined play, took play close up, where Milligan passed to Gibson, who scored. Canada ... 4 Now Zealand ... 1 The visitors were now having all the best of the play, and tho New Zealand goalie had a busy time, acquitting himself well in several critical episodes. New Zealand attacked, and M'Cormack had a faultless shot at goal, but this was an isolated incident* tho visitors obviously having the game well in hand. In vain the crowd, which on a conservative estimate, numbered 20,000, called upon tho homo team to come again. They; were obviously played to a standstill. ’ Mr Cox, of Hamilton, was referee, and was inclined to be tolerant m regard to breaches, of which the visitors took full advantage. The gate takings were said to. be over £1,200. VISITORS’ SUPERIOR COMBINATION ISPECI-LL TO TUB * STAE.'] AUCKLAND, July 23. Carlaw Park, generously lent by the Rugby League for to-day’s match, was thronged Jong before starting time with a crowd approximately numbering 20,000. An innovation was an arrangement for community singing organised by the Rev. Jasper -Calder, , city missioner, which, while keeping the crowd interested prior to flic match, j helped incidentally through a collection , taken up to swell the funds Jor tho relief of local unemployed. At the outset the All Blacks flattered their supporters by taking the lead in attack, but once the visitors got their combination working they never looked like losing, and the further the game went the more was their superiority apparent. The del eat of the New Zealanders was chiefly due to weakness hi the hack division. The halves seemed to be off color, and tho centre, Campbell, of Wellington, was very much outclassed by the opposition centre forward. The New Zealand right wing forward, Newman, of Duller, played ably, and was particularly well supported by limes, of Auckland, but the captain, Ballard, of Wellington, who was on the left wing, was apparently off liis game. The Canadians, on file other hand, wore individually playing up to ionn, and as a combination, were definitely superior. Moreover, flic New Zealanders lacked the condition of their opponents, and in the second half wore frequently badly outpaced. The defeat was in no way attributable to the New Zealand goalkeeper, M'Dougall, of Canterbury, who gave a very fine exhibition, ami the goals which were registered had left him no chance to save. Tlnj Canadian goalie, Tait, when tested, played bis usual attractive and sound game. Archibald, the visiting centre, gave a brilliant display. Taken all round, tho visitors undoubtedly deserved their win, but the Now Zealanders were unlucky in tlio first spell, for after pressing their opponents persistently and just missing scores, they lost two goals in less than a. minute when they first attacked. This serious reverse was directly due to the backs being out. of position—a defect that was noticeable more or less throughout the game. Hooper, of Otago, who replaced Spence, of Auckland, at centre, played a real good game. CHINA AND AUSTRALIA DRAW Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, July 23. Tn file final test match, played at Newcastle, China and Australia drew, I—l. PETER DAWSON CUP At Westport the Buffer team survived the second challenge this season for the Peter Dawson Cup by defeating West Coast, conquerors of the Canadians, by 3 goals to 2; The game was fast, exciting, and open, with both goals repeatedly in danger. Archibald (Buffer) and Timlin (West Coast), the goalkeepers, made brilliant saves. West Coast led in the first spell by 2 goals to 1. For West Coast goals were obtained by M'Ncil and Rarity, and lor Buffer by Chapman. In the second spell Buffer put more ■ life into their play, and Woods and Dickenson obtained goals. There was brilliant play pa both sides.

* LOCAL GAHEB MORNINGTON AND Y.M.C.A. WIN. Although ■ beaten by Mornington, Northern still hold an unassailable position on the division A ladder. The other surprise of the day was Y.M.C.A.’s handsome win over Technical College. High School had an easy win against Southern, which is now at the bottom of the ladder. The following table gives the relative positions of the teams: —

NORTHERN OUTCLASSED. The surprise of the competition is Northern’s first defeat, administered by Mornington at Culling Park. Though ragged at times, the game was easily Mornington’s. The hill team were pressing lor most of the time, and % two-goal win would have becu merited. The game ended 2-1, Morningtou goaling just on time. Northern were outclassed. They appeared at first to take Mornington too lightly, but later their star players could not tot going. Northern were without [‘Comack, who was' playing for New Zealand as inside left, and his absence unbalanced the team. Soon after the kick-off Mornington, playing against the sun, were set in motion by Braithwaite. The ball went to M'Gregor, who passed to Dickel, whose shot was easily saved by M'Quarrie. The hill forwards placed prettily, and another advance ended in M'Caw giving the goalie an easy save. Northern were troubled until the forwards settled down, and two movements were fruittess, M'Lean and M'Dowell both shooting wide. Play was easy for a time, and there was an unexpected opening of tlio scoring. M'Lean jfnd Munsio could not succeed in giving Young (at centre) good passes, and the ball went out to M'Dowell, who had a shot. Rankine carried the ball back into the goal. Northern 1, MorningtomU, The sun troubled Mornington. The Blues were playing with more cohesion and skill than the Northern forwards. Some smart ball control, heading, and passing gave Dickel a shot, but it went behind. Northern livened up; Berry stopped their attack and took play back. -M'Caw skied a shot over the bar. The Blues kept Northern working hard, and Dickel ultimately had a shot, which the goalie saved well. Northern had a brief spell of attack, during which Johnston, Braithwaite, and Rankine defended strongly. Braithwaite, though, twice put his side in difficulty when clearances were easy. He conceded a corner. M'Lean made an excellent centre, which Munsie headed outside the goal. The game became a fast but unscientific display, Mornington being the better team. After a long spell of ragged football Mornington attacked strongly. Donaldson made a fine swing into Dickel. The centre’s shot beat the goalie and hit the upright, bouncing out into play and then going behind. It was unlucky for Mornington. Berry had his shoulder injured coming into collision with Scoular, and left the field. Northern attacked, but Mornington returned, Dickel having an attempt, which M'Quarrie saved. The Magpies returned, and Young’s hefty kick grazed the cross-bar. The spell ended: Northern 1, Mornington 0. When the second spell opened Berry returned to play. Mornington clearly held the advantage, but their movements lackd finish. The game was patchy. A penalty goal for “hands” In Northern’s penalty area would have been beneficial to Mornington, but the referee failed to notiso the breach. The Northrn team work was weak. They were not to bo compared with the combination of a few weeks back. The Blues had nearly all the attack, and one offensive looked dangerous. M'Gregor, however, was beaten by the bounce, and could not resist fisting the ball into the net. That breach gave respite to the championship leaders, but Mornington did not slacken. Donaldson made a_ nice cross to M'Caw, whoso header just missed finding the net. Half a minute later the halt-back (Munro) passed to McGregor, and the forward bent M'QuarrTo with a heavy shot. Northern 1, Mornington 1. Mornington redoubled their efforts, ami Northern also impartedmore dash into their work. The Whites rushed play to Mornington’s end, where Rankino had a strenuous time. M'Dowell’s cross-kick was saved, and Munsie’s return also found the goalie ready. In tho final minutes of the game A. Johnson, Munro, Berry, and Braithwaite provided solid defence ogjainst the persistent Northern attacks, Munsie and M'Dowell being most prominent on the offensive. Just on time Watkins centred from a throwin. The ball bounced several times in front of the goal, and M'Gregor goaled. Tho game ended:— Mornington 2 Northern I Mr Moorhouse was the referee.

y.M.C.A. V. TECHNICAL OLD BOYS

Neither Y.M.C.A. nor Technical Old Boys at the Oval showed any form worth mentioning. Y.M.C.A. got a big start in the llrst halt with 4 goals to nil. In the opening stages both sides showed up tairly well. The positions of the Y.M.C.A. men had been slightly changed, with the result that the team showed better combination than earlier in the season. A forward movement, mainly between three players, gave H. Cullen his opportunity, and ho opened tiro score for Y.M.C.A.. Pretty passing and quick footwork saw O’Rorke, who was out of his usual position, and playing centre, shoot for the goal. The Technical goalie missed', and Y.M.C.A. led by 2 goals to nil. From the kick-off Technical went swiftly to the opponents’ post, and in front of an undefended goal the centre failed to goal. Technical pressed, and Y.M.C.A. used all energy in defending, and eventually relieved the pressure, taking the leather to the other end, whore O’Rorke successfully passed to loft back and shot from the side. His kick went through. Y.M.C.A. .‘i, Technical Old Boys 0. Hardly had the teams resumed play than the same player was conspicuous again, and another kick at goal went between the posts. Y.M.C.A. 4, Technical Old Boys 0. Facing the sun in the second spell, the Reds made a good start, and before long the Technical goalie was called upon to field. Technical brightened, and commenced pressing, and near the goal line the ball went to Hector, who sent to Witchall. The latter was smart; in heading into the net. \-M-C-A. 4, Technical Old Boys 1. The latter put in some good passing, but could not get near the goal, the ball lining continuallv snatched from them. They next had a corner kick, hut this proved of no advantage. AVifh only a few minutes to go Y.M.C.A. showed up with renewed vigor, and the centre forward was again to the fore. He secured before the goal mouth, and was successful with a fourth effort. Y.M.C.A. o. Technical Old Bovs 1, The remaining minutes were filled in mostly with hard kicking, and the final scores were Y.M.C.A. 5 Technical Old Hoys 1 Air J. M. Wilson was referee.

HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS BEAT SOUTHERN. Tho match between High School Old Boys and Southern, which was played on the Oval," was, for the most part, dull and uninteresting. The scoring was slow until the last half hour, when Southern seamed to lose heart, the last two scores meeting with but little opposition. Old Boys kicked off, and for soma time play hung in mid-field. Old Boys then began to press,' but all attempts to score were frustrated by the defending hacks. Southern then began to press, but without result. Elay was again transferred to the Reds’ end of the field, and Dnncan scored with a hard drive. Ol<\ Boys 1, Southern 0. Up-and-down play followed, and both sides were on the verge of scoring several times. There was no chang in the scores by half-time. On resuming, up-and-down play continued for some time, finally Old Boys worked their way to the Reds’ area, and C. Latimer scored from close m front of tho goal. Old Boys 2, Southern 0. Old Boys were having the better of the play, and frequently took play to well within their opponents’ territory, but they could not penetrate the Reds’ sound defence. Old Boys at Jast bijoke through, and were within an ace of scoring, but the ball wont high. K determined effort by G. Latimer a few minutes later was successful. Old Boys 3, Southern 0. Returning to the attack, Duncan scored, the game ending:— Old Boys ... 4 Southern ••• Mr G. Smith controlled the game. DIVISION 11. Maori Hill C, Old Boys 0. Northern 7, Tech. Old Boys 1. Ravcnsbonrne 4, Mornington 0. * THIRD GRADE. Southern A 4, Port Chalmers 1, . Northern A G, Southern B 4. Northern B beat Old Boys B by default. Old Boys A 4, Technical 1. Maori Hill 5, Old Boys C 0. , . FOURTH GRADE. Tech. Old Boys 2, Mornington 1. High School A 5, Port Chalmers 0. Northern 5, High School B 1. FIFTH GRADE. Mornington 4, High School B 0. High School A .‘i, Normal 0, Southern 5, Technical College 1. High School E 2, Northern 1. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Nomads 4, Technical 1. Brighton 3, Thistle 2. Western 2, Villa 2. WELLINGTON. Thistle 4, Brooklyn 0. Hospital .4, Institute 0.

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Northern ... 12 10 1 154 18 21 Seaclift' ... 11 7 o 1 37 25 15 14 Maori Hill 11 6 3. 2 37 26 O.B.H.S, ... 12 7 0 31 23 14 Tech. O.B. 12 6 2 20 31 10 Mornington 12 4 7 1 33 32 0 Y.M.C.A. , 12 3 g 0 18 41 6 Southern ... 12 2 9 1 22 46 5