SOCCER

Evening Star, Issue 21719, 14 May 1934, Page 4

SOCCER

COMPETITION LEADERS BEATEN POSITION OF TEAMS The relative-positions,of the teams in the first division are as follows:

NORTHERN DOWNED HIGH SCHOOL TOO FAST Northern met their first defeat, the High School Old Boys being too fast. School played better football. Northern showed little of the combination which, in the earlier games, indicated that they would take an early prominence in the championship. School's winning goal was obtained early in the game, after which Northern 'were comfortably held. The teams were: — High School.—Smith, Sutherland, Pickerill, Beal, Chapman, Briugans, Latimer, Duncan, llomeril, Groves, Grant. c , ... Northern. —Jones, lluddiman, Smith, M'Hugh, Perry, Sutherland, Connolly, Henderson, Peart,' Anderson, Little.' With the heavy wind against them. Northern made the initial attack, and, receiving from the left wing, Peart shot. It was a powerful’drive, but the ball struck the cross-bar and School cleared. Immediately School advanced, and Chapman’s strong shot went wide. Northern settled down the quicker, and they missed a good opportunity when a fast cross to goal by .Little was not accepted. Northern were shaping'better till Duncan broke away and made a neat transference to Groves, who shot to the goalie’s arms. A splendid movement initiated in School’s territory gave Old Boys the opening goal. A pass from Chapman to .llomeril was transferred out to Groves, who passed back. From eight yards out llomeril scored an excellent goal. H. 5.0.8. 1, Northern 0. A second goal was imminent, but Groves, instead of shooting, made a short pass to RornCril, the centre forward shooting wide. Both forwards missed good chances. School were holding Northern in their territory. Northern’s attacks were ineffectual, and again School broke away. Grant worked the left wing cleverly, an cl passed directly across, llomeril failed to connect, but Latimer connected, only to make a soft shot, which the goalie saved. Northern broke away, and Smith stopped a shot by Anderson. Northern were showing no combination. their halves playing too far back. For a time play was desultory, and then: Connolly ran through and attempted a shot, Smith saving. Henderson returned, and the School goalie fielded confidently. School were having the better of the game till halltime was called, with the score: — H. 5.0.8. 1, Northern 0. School’s defence was good at the opening of the second, spell, and, when they broke away, Groves essayed a shot which merited a goal. Jones saved cleverly. Northern set up a solid attack, and allowed three chances to go astray in quick succession. From the third corner Peart headed. It was a difficult shot. Smith jumped high to tip the ball back into play, and Pickerill cleared. School had a turn at attack. llomeril worked smartly, and crossed to goal, Groves connecting to shoot wide. Old Boys maintained the pressure, llomeril being prominent. The centre forward slipped when in a good position, and the effort went wide. Old Boys continued to press. Grant crossed, and Latimer failed to connect. The ball went back to Duncan, and his drive was turned aside for a corner kick. Latimer centred perfectly, but School were unable to connect,' a bye-kick resulting. Northern were still held on delence, and when Jones cleared a free kick Duncan returned with a sizzling drive, the foalie running across the mouth to bring off an effective clearance. Northern pressed, and a goal looked likely when the attackers were not held up for kicking behind, hut Duncan cleared from a tight corner. Tins let School away, and Beal shot high from a difficult ‘position. Then Duncan’s drop to goal was saved by Jones. With time drawing near, Northern played desperately. Henderson ' tried a long shot which Smith saved. School returned hotly to the attack, and Groves shot wide when the goal was Tandy open. Northern were being beaten ,by a faster team. Another fine opportunity of improving School’s position was mulled by Latimer, who skied the ball. The game ended : H. 5.0.8. I Northern 0 Mr TV. P. Smith, was the referee.

MOSGIEL'S GOOD FOOTBALL TELLS ROSLYN’WAKARi BETTER DM DEFENCE Adapting themselves better to the prevailing conditions and playing good football compared with their opponents’ rush-and-kick tactics, Mosgiel downed Roslyn-Wakari by 3 goals to 1 in the curtain raiser at the Gale. Poor positional play by Roslyn’s forwards robbed them of possible points, but the weakness was confined to the vanguard, as the halves and backs played soundly throughout. The teams wereMosgiel—M'Doutrail, M.‘Cloy, Stevens, Stenhouse, Dodds, Truesdale, Nicholson, Rogers, Williamson, Carr, and Skinner. Ros-ivn-Wakari —R , Harbdrne, ft a mage, Copeland, Welham, Scott, R. M Oallion, Lennon, Oliver, Munsie, Dalmel, and Munro. Vbout three minutes after winning the toss and electing to play with the southerlv wind, Roslyn had opened its tally, although the goal had an element of luck. Play was confined to the lelt wing, and a splendid ccntie bj Lennon was turned in by Munsie. the ball striking-the left upright and bouncing in M'Dougall was caught right off guard. Roslyn 1-0. Carrying play forward for Mosgiel. Carr finished off a* nice dribbling rush with a powerful drive, which Bar borne cleared; An m-

terval of open play followed. The visitors showed superior trapping and passing. Roslyn broke the spell when Lennon booted a difficult one over the bar from well out, but the goal, kick was Mosgiel’s opportunity, and a long pass to- Skinner did the trick. The ball was transferred to Williamson, who worked hilnself into position by beating the full-backs, and goaled beautifully, 1-F By keeping the ball down and avoiding long passes, with the exception of crosses, Mosgiel had the advantage for ' the next quarter-hour. Time after time the ball was fed to Skinner, who, with Carr, puzzled the opposing backs. M'Callion gave Harborue much assistance on defence. The Whites, however, showed their hand during the remaining quarter-hour of the spell, when Mosgiel was given practically no relief. Welham, Oliver, imd Lennon forced things on their wing, whilst Copeland, Milnsie, and Dalziel were prominent at the left side of the field. Shots came from all directions, but the Blues’ defence withstood every challenge, despite conceding three corners. Roslyn’s weakness in not scoring was due to the forwards being out of position at the vital moments. The spell ended with the teams still on even terms, 1-1. An exhibition of Roslyn’s defensive qualities was witnessed during the opening stages of the second half. Harborne took a low shot from the corner by Rogers, and cleared himself on that occasion, but two other offensive movements by Mosgiel were neatly dealt with by the Roslyn backs, who, however, were still inclined to sky the hall —a mistake against the wind,. Munro started a likely movement for Roslyn by dribbling about 40yds and shooting up to Munsie, who in turn manoeuvred to place in the centre of the goal area for Lennon, the last-named rushing in and falling over M'Dougall. No other Roslyn man was close enough to cap the situation, and M'Cloy cleared to midfield. The Whites again rallied, and Lennon kicked another shot over the top. Then the visitors came away, and. although Roslyn’s backs played very safely, Ramage, in ail attempt to save the ball from going across, kicked over his head right to Williamson, who was , waiting just outside the centre of the goa! area to shoot into the top of the net. Mosgiel. 2-1. Roslyn then had control of the game for a short time, but Mosgiel engineered another fast run down Skinner’s wing, this resulting in a corner being conceded. Skinner centred in his best style, and Rogers bustled in past Harborne. Mosgiel were again in Roslyn’s penalty area when time was called. Final; — Mosgiel ... 3 Roslyn-Wakari ... 1 Mr A. Riach was referee.

MAORI HILL BEATEN After a fast and exciting game at Prospect Park Technical Old Boys defeated Maori Hill by 4 goals to 1. 'The home team had much the better of the game in the first spell, but in the second half the winners played a greatly improved game, scoring all their goals. The following teams took the field:— Maori Hill: Holden, Taylor, Uougal, Gordon, Brown, , 'Baird, Haldane, M'Cormick, Davidson, Dalziel, Balk. Technical Old Boys: Tointon, Addison, Pilling, Groves, Patton, Wilkinson, Ives, Witchall, Pepperill, Jones, Skinner. Maori Hill kicked off with the wind and immediately besieged the Technical goal. The Red and Yellows maintained their tactics, and, except for several sallies into their area, had by far the best of the game. After repeated attacks the /scoring was opened by M'Cormick with a spectacular shot. Maori Hill 1, Technical 0. Towards half-time Tointon, the Maon Hill goalie, was called upon to make some good saves. The second spell opened with a sustained attack by Maori Hill, but this was quickly thwarted, and play was transferred to the other end of the field, and Technical began to attack strongly. The play became faster, and Technical equalised and then went into the lead soon after, Pepperill securing the first goal and Patton the second with a long shot. Technical 2, Maori Hill 1. After another period of fairly even play Skinner sent in a spectacular kick. Technical 3, Maori Hill 1. Towards the end of the game the

play became faster. Shortly before the call of time another goal ivent to Technical’s credit, Jones scoring. Technical ...' 4 Maori Hill ... ... 1 Mr F. G. Smith was referee. SEAGLIFF BEATS MORHIHGTOH At the Gardens Seacliff easily beat Mornington, superior all-round play and bustling tactics proving the town team’s downfall. Baillie (Seacliff) Lad no trouble in netting three goals for Lis side. Mornington Jacked combination. The teams were: — Mornington. Ham, Donaldson, M‘Kav, M'Quarrie. Marshall, Bowden, Cooper, Whyte, Donnelly, Gilchrist, Watkins. Seacliff. —Jordan, Anderson, Rogers, Hector, Warnock, O’Rorke. Gorrie, Milne, Hooper, Watson, and Baillie. In the opening stages Mornington played with ten men. Seacliff forwards ami halves combined well and had Mornington busy on the defensive. From a corner kick Mornington cleared and the Hill forwards rushed play to Seaeliff’s goal, a corner resulting. Warhock gave his forwards plenty of the ball. Gorrie dribbled down the wing and 'sent the ball across, which baillie lashed into the net. Seacliff. had the better of the play for a spell .until Mornington swarmed the Seacliff territory, but Anderson cleared a, dangerous move. Mornington attacked strongly, Whyte sending the hall _to Watkins, who centred. Donnelly headed in to make the scores even. ' Seacliff soon had the ball in Mornmgton’s goal-mouth, where Ham saved some solid shots. Mornington cleared temporarily, but the Seacliff halves kept the hall dropping near the goalmouth. Hooper was caught off-side. Seacliff’s rush tactics were rewarded when Hooper headed m from a crosskick from Gorrie. Mornington was still defending when half-time was called. „ , ~ The second spell opened sensationally. After a succession of quick exchanges Seacliff full-backs were sorely pressed, and Anderson fouled. A penaltv. Donaldson beat Jordon with the shot. With the scores even, play became very fast. Mornington’s front line was driven back with powerful kicks from Anderson, who proved a thorn to them. Mornington kept the Seacliff hacks on the defence when, from a hefty clearing kick, Baillie took play down the line, sent the ball in, and from a scramble he netted. A few minutes later Donaldson back-charged Hooper. Watson registered another goal for Seacliff from the penalty. In the closing stages Mornington could not keep Seacliff out. Baillie. scoring with a strong shot. Time was railed with the play in Seacliff territory. Seacliff . « ■ Mornington ... 2 Air A. Paterson controlled the game.

SECOND DIVISION. Caversham 6, Leith B O. Y.M.C.A. 7, Roslyn-Wakari 3. Tramways 2, Northern 1. . THIRD DIVISION. Mornington 5, Y.M.C.A. 2, FOURTH DIVISION. ...Caversham 6, Boys’ Brigade 0.8. ,f» IM OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. Y.M.C.A. 1. Thistle 1. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys 1 Ponsonby 1. United 6, Comrades 0. WELLINGTON, FIRST A DIVISION. Petone 3, Hospital 1.. Marist 2j Nada 2. ; ■ , FIRST B DIVISION. Seatoun 7, Stop-out 1. Technical Old Boys 2,' Island Bay 0< CHRISTCHURCH. Thistle 2, Western 0." Canterbury ~7> Lyttelton 1 (tnaJ match). atASGOW GUP FINAL ■ , va*, ■. RANGERS BEAT CELTIC Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 12. In the Glasgow Cup final, Rangers defeated Celtic, 1-0.

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