ANOTHER HIDING

Evening Star, Issue 22686, 28 June 1937, Page 5

ANOTHER HIDING

H.Z. SOCCER TEAM HOPELESSLY OUTCLASSED ENGLAND WINS 12-1 [Peii United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, June 20. Tho final test, England v, New Zealand, was played at Athletic Park today before 5,000 spectators. The weather was cold and showery, and the ground heavy with a week’s rain The teams were: — —England.—■ Wooleock, Strasser, Pickering, Lewis, Joy, Leek, Parr, Eastham, Matthews, Thornton, Finch. —New Zealand.— Cameron, Cawtheray, Stone, Blackie, Sutherland, Jeffery, Woods, M'Calium, Leslie, Scott, Kay, England kicked off in the face of a stiff southerly, and had New Zealand on defence. Within five minutes Matthews headed in after Finch had squared magnificently. England l,.New Zealand 0. .• . * Two Afore goals came within a tew minutes’ space, Matthews drew the goalie for au easy shot, and almost immediately after the kick-off Thornton netted from a melee around the goal mouth. England 3, New Zealand 0. So far New Zealand had made only one shot at goal, from Scott, whose attempt was weak. England maintained the pressure, Cameron saving a hard drive from Matthews. England conceded a edrner, hut cleared easily. England’s overwhelming play brought two further s in quick succession, Matthews and Thornton netting easily from close quarters. England 5, New Zealand 0. More fancy work was seen by the English forwards, and Thornton again scored. England 6, New Zealand 0. England maintained the pressure and forced a corner, Matthews netting from close range. Shortly afterwards a rush made the score: England ... ••• ® New Zealand u ' Half-time was called shortly afterwards. SECOND SPELL. Within a minute and a-half England again scored. A nice run was made by Parr, who passed to Thornton, the latter netting. England 9, New Zealand 0. . ' . , Eland’s right wing functioned beautifully, and Parr goal ed with a cannon-like drive. England 10, New Zealand 0. A determined effort on the part or the New Zealand forward brought results when Scott scored the first goal tor his side, netting from loyds out after play had been round England a goal for a few minutes. England 10, New Zealand 1. ’ A period of more even play followed, after which. Finch goaled from close quarters. England 11, New Zealand 1. Play became desultory for a time, and then Matthews made the score:—* England 12 New Zealand ... 1 The concluding _ stages were dull. New Zealand remaining hopelessly outclassed, and the game ended without further score.