SOCCER

Evening Star, Issue 21725, 21 May 1934, Page 5

SOCCER

CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER

The relative positions of teams in the Fletcher Cup competition are as follow:

LEADERS WIN

NORTHERN'S WEAK TEAM WORK The eagerly anticipated meeting of Maori Hill and Northern was productive of the best match of the season on the Caledonian Ground. Maori Hill won by 4-2, after playing tbe better football throughout. Northern's forwards had greater dash, but their concerted breakaways were few. Maori Hill stayed the distance in good style. Maori Hill.---Holden; Taylor, Dougal; Gordon, Brown, Baird; Haldane, M'Cormack, Davidson, Dalziel, Balk. Northern. Jones; Ruddiman, Smith: M‘Hugh, Perry, Sutherland; Connolly, Henderson, Peart, Anderson, Little. « Hill made the first attack. Play went down the right wing and infield to M'Cormack, who was slow and misshot when charged. Then Haldane crossed, and Smith headed out from a dangerously close position, Dalziel’s shot going wide. Again Hill attacked, and Balk crossed delightfully, the ball dropping just outside. So far Hill had had most of the play, but first blood was drawn by Northern. Connolly crossed, and Peart’s connecting, header hit the crossbar and bounced out to Henderson, who scored an easy goal. Northern 1, Maori Hill 0. Ruddiman fouled in stopping a Hill movement. Gordon sent a free kick into the penalty area, where Northern’s defence was absent, and Dalziel scored easily. Northern 1, Maori Hill 1. Northern’s backs were playing Davidson offside. Brown started a movement on the left flank, and Balk, who was being neglected, worked a corner. He sent a perfect drop to goal, and Jones punched clear. With surprising rapidity, Northern swung into attack. Connolly placed through to Peart, who was given an easy shot. Northern 2, Maori Hill 1. Brown was playing cleverly, and a neat pass gave Haldane an opening. He shot across the goal mouth, and I Balk returned. M‘Hugh fouled with his hands, but the breach was overlooked. The by-kick gave Northern relief, and’ Little too kplay down ±he wing, and crossed in excellent style, a high shot just missing. Hill returned, and Davidson’s grass-mowing shot brought Jones to his knees to bring off a clearance. The Maroons’ centre missed an easy shot a minute later. Hill obtained a corner, ’’ and Balk placed perfectly. Brown was going in when Smith fouled him, a 1 breach which escaped notice. As the ball came across, Haldane placed back to goal and, in a tussle, Northern cleared. Maori Hill were playing superior football, and twice they’ were in fair scoring positions when questionable decisions were given against them. Northern’s forwards started' to seriously test Maori Hill’s defence, - and Holden saved in good style from hot shots by Little and Henderson. Attacking again, Northern had Hill’s defence troubled, and Brown dropped back to save timely. -Northern were not to be held, and Anderson broke through, only to shoot softly to Holiien’s arms. At last Hill cleared and forced a corner. Haldane placed to M'Cormack, who headed to Davidson, the centre forward shooting high. Sutherland was injured in Hill’s next attack, which, on being carried on, saw Haldane miss a good opportunity. Neat work by Brown and Gordon placed Hill on attack, and Haldane crossed. It was an open goal, but Smith fielded on his chest and saved a very awkward situation. Half-time was called with the scores: Northern -2, Maori Hill 1. Northern opened dashingly in the second spell, Peart spoiling a goal by off-side play as Henderson headed into the net from Holden’s clearance. Good anticipation was also shown by Holden when lie moved out to intercept a cross from Little, for whom Anderson had made play. On a breakaway Hill’s forwards were without combination, and Davidson failed to connect when

close in. Smith was mainly responsible for keeping Hill out. Clever individualism was exhibited by Peart, who followed through when Taylor’s defence failed, and shot, Holden kneeling down to save. Davidson made a heavy shot when Hill advanced, Jones being safe. Quickly Northern returned, ConiMJlly dashing in from the wing to shoot. A fine save was made by Holden. On their nest _ advance Hill forced a corner, the kick being taken by Balk. His placement was perfect, and Brown jumped to head an equaliser. Northern 2, Maori Hill 2. Balk placed to his inside men, and Dalziel transferred to Davidson, who had a close drive. Maori Hill 3, Northern 2. 1 Northern rallied, but the forwards were over-keen, and neat crosses were not connected with, and Henderson’s shot was light. Holden was not being bustled at any stage. Play was held in midfield for a while, and then M‘Cormack broke away. His long shot was his best at the Caledonian this season, and Jones made a commendable save. Northern were bringing Smith up for corner kicks. His placements were accurate, but Northern could not penetrate, On Hill’s advance, Smith fouled, and Taylor’s penalty shot was direct to the goalie, who booted clear. Peart was working with great dash and skill in leading Northern’s van, and, although Maori Hill were hard pressed, Northern could not score. Hill put _ the issue beyond doubt when Davidson scored after his shot had bounded off the upright and Jones had defended Dalziel’s reply. The game ended Maori Hill 4 Northern 2 Mr W. P. Smith was the referee. TECHNICAL'S NARROW WIN Though Technical led in their match against Roslyn-Wakari at the Oval an eleventh-hour spurt by Roslyn equalised the scores for a short while, hut a lastminute goal ensured a win for the Blues. The ground was heavy and greasy. The teams wei;e: —Roslyn-Wakari: Harborne, Ramage, Douglas, Welham, Scott, IVrCallion, Lennon, Oliver, Allum, Copland, Munro; emergency, Dalziel. Technical: Tointon, Addison, Pilling, Groves, Patton, Wilkinson, Ives, Witchall, Pepperell, Jones, Skinner.Technical had the better of the game for the first few minutes and were several times within an ace of goaling. Roslyn, however, played steadily and frequently forced their way into their opponents’ area. Eventually, after about ten minutes’ play, Oliver drew first blood with a fine drive. RoslynWakari 1, Technical 0. The Blues retaliated with a strong rush, and some fast play was seen in' the Roslyn goal mouth. The pressure was eased for a few minutes, and then, in midfield, Witchall rounded off a fine run by equalising. Roslyn-Wakari 1, Technical 1. The Whites then had the «etter of the game for a few minutes, until Ramage deflected the ball through his own goal. Technical 2, Roslyn-Wakari 1. The second spell commenced quietly with even play, which was maintained throughout the greater part of the remainder of the game. Both sides were alternately in good scoring positions, but the muddy ball was not conducive to accurate kicking. Five minutes before the call of time Patton was compelled to leave the field with an injured knee. With only a few minutes of play left each side scored a goal in less than a minute. Alliim equalised first, and then Skinner put Technical in the lead again, the game ending:— Technical 3 Roslyn-Wakari ... ... ... 2. Mr A. Paterson was referee. OLD BOYS BEATEN SEACLIFF CARRY TOO MANY GUNS Seacliff accounted for Old Boys at Seaoliff to the tune of 4 goals to 1. The ground was in good order and the spectators saw a fast and hard game. Seacliff should have scored three or four more goals in the first spell, but the shooting was very weak. Baillie scored one of the Seacliff goals and Hooper the other three. Lattimer notched the only goal for Old Boys. Seacliff 4 Old Boys ... 1 COMFORTABLE MARGIN MOSGIEL BEAT MORNINGTON In a game that was more even than the scores (6-1) would indicate Mosgiel heat Mornington at Mosgiel. It was a lively exhibition and full of interest to the final whistle. _ The scorers for Mosgiel were Williamson (3), Carr, Nicholson, Truesdale, and Skinner. Donnelly scored for Mornington. Mosgiel ... .... ... 6 Mornington ... 1 j SECOND DIVISION. Tramways 5, Technical Old Boys 1. THIRD DIVISION. Mornington 6, Fairfield 0. FOURTH DIVISION. Y.M.C.A. 2, Northern 0. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Thistle 11, Rangers 1. Technical 8, Linwood 1. Nomads 6, St. Albans 0. WELLINGTON. FIRST A DIVISION. Marist 8, Waterside 2. Lower Hutt 4, Nada 2. Petonc 5, Swifts 0. FIRST B DIVISION Institute Old Boys 6, Miramar Rangers 3. AUCKLAND. East Suburbs 2, North Shore I. Thistle 6, Mount Albert 0.8. 2. Y.M.C.A. 2, Ponsonby 1.

ns fi -P Oi %■ ta 5 Won. Lost. Draw Goals For. Goals again p O Maori Hill ... 5 4 1 0 11 7 8 Seadiff 5 4 1 0 25 8 8 Technical 5 3 2 0 15 20 6 Northern 6 2 2 1 17 10 5 H.S.O.B 5 2 - 2 1 7 12 5 Mosgiel ... ... 5 2 2 1 15 15 5 Roslyn-Wakari 5 1 4 0 7 12 2 Mornington 5 0 4 1 9 21 1