CHATHAM CUP

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1935, Page 7

CHATHAM CUP

SATURDAY’S DRAWN GAME NO SCORE AFTER EXTRA TIME

One of the finest exhibitions of Soccer seen on the Coast for years took place at Victoria Park on Saturday, when Western A. met Millerton All Blacks in the South Island final of the Chatham Cup competition. Play swung backwards and forwards with rapidity, and the large crowd were kept interested from whistle to whistle. Both teams were in the pink of condition, and the pace of the /game was keen. First Western and then the All Blacks swept away in attacking moves only to be checked by equally brilliant defence. It is a fine tribute to the goalkeepers on both sides that no goal was scored. Archibald and White rose to the occasion to 'dear when goals seemed certain and much of the credit for the tie must go to their fine defence. In ninety minutes of sparkling play, neither side succeeded in breaking through the defence, and even after a further 20 minutes of replay, the game was scoreless.

The teams were: — Western A.: —J. White, Cawthery, McMillan, Henderson, Gordon, A. E. Ellis, S. V. Ellis, G. Ellis, Smith, W. White and Ives.

All Blacks:—Archibald, White, Anderson, Robertson, S. Blythe, Newman, Taylor,. Orman, G. Blyth, Trotter and Scott.

Western won the toss and were first to attack, but Robertson sent his men away, and McMillan conceded a corner to Scott, for Cawthery to head clear. Away came Smith, to transfer to S. Ellis, who beat Archibald all the way only to be ruled offside. F. Blythe sent Scott away, but. Cawthery relieved with a lengthy kick. Back came the All Blacks for McMillan to clear well down to Smith, who transferred to White, who shot narrowly by. T. Blyth received in midfield and sent to Scott, who ran well downfield and snapped a great shot to the corner of the net, but White rose to the occasion for a fine save. Gordon, Western centre-half, was playing great football at this stage, and sent S. Ellis and Smith away in turn only to have them' put by. Scott came away on the wing, and transferred to Trotter, but Gordon robbed him of the ball and broke up a dangerous attack. T. Blyth sent Taylor away, but McMillan intercepted his’ cross and cleared well down. Scott came, away, but, after a fine run up the wing, Cawthery forced him out. Scott broke through, but his shot went right across the goal-mouth and. by. Back came Western and S. Ellis crossed to Ives who centred with a good head, but the Western forwards were too slow getting to the ball, and Archibald came from goal to clear. Gordon received in midfield and sent on to Ives, to S. Ellis, who beat Anderson and shot, for Archibald to save well. Western were now pressing hotly, and a great cross by Smith, saw S. Ellis head narrowly by. T. Blyth relieved temporarily with a lenghy kick but Western came back for G. Ellis to hit the upright with a hard shot. Away came Millerton, but Orman spoilt a good movement by off-side play. Scott crossed to J. Blyth for White to save a hard shot. Trotter broke through and shot, but G. Ellis diverted the ball for a corner, which White punched clear. T. Blythe transferred to Trotter to Scott who missed narrowly with a great shot. A foul on the part of Blyth let Western away. S. Ellis placed to Smith, who put in a fine shot but Archibald .saved well at the expense of a corner. From the ensuing melee in the goalmouth, Robertson cleared. Half time sounded without score. THE SECOND HALF

Upon the resumption Millerton were the first to attack, but Orman put by when well placed. Play centred in midfield for a brief period, but Ives soon broke away for a good run down the wing. Robertson forced him out. Gordon placed to Smith who shot over when he had a great opportunity. Taylor broke through and looked like scoring but Cawthery tackled him. just in time to clear well. Back came Western. Ellis drew Archibald, but Ives shot across (he open goal-mouth. S. Ellis returned the ball to the centre and W. White shot for Arichbald to save brilliantly. Back came Millerton for White to save a hard shot by Scott. Cawthery cleared to Ives, who put in a good run for Newman to concede a corner. From the cross, Ives returned to S. Ellis, who placed to Smith for Archibald to save a hard shot. Millerton came away and Taylor broke through unmarked but shot wildly by. S. Ellis crossed to Ives to White, who delayed his shot and White cleared. Trotter came away, and forced a corner but Cawthery headed clear. The All Blacks came away in a good movement, but Newman was offside. Scott received well out. and put in a great shot, but White was safe. Taylor put in a terrific drive, but White again rose to the occasion to clear well. Away came Western and Ives placed to Smith who put a terrific drive narrowly by. S. Ellis was penalised for hands, and Orman broke through but Cawthery tackled him for a great save. .1. Bly th broke through for Cawthery to make a fine last-minute save. Ives placed to Smith, who shot, bin Archibald was safe. Newman sent, well downfield to Blyth, and McMillan had to concede a. corner. From the ensuing melee in the goal-mouth Orman shot, but White saved and kicked clear. Full time then sounded with still no score.

EXTRA TIME

Two ten-minute spells were then played in an effort to decide the match.

The All Blacks kicked off and T. Blyth sent Scott away, but McMillan intercepted his cross to head clear. Ives put in a good run and crossed, but White cleared. (Jordon placed well to Ives, but ho shot over. Trotter received well out and put in a great dropping shot, which White saved at the expense of a corner. McMillan placed well down to Ives, who beat Orman, but Robertson robbed him and cleared. Western kept up the pressure, but tie Millerton defence was sound. The end ot the spell saw Western still on attack, but unsuccessful.

Upon the change-over. T. Hlytlie camo Jiwtty, but lb ndm-on roblwd him. and placed to (J. l-’llts who < m

ed beautifully Io S Kilis lor him to tap the ball back a< re the goal mouth, but with the ’keeper out of position, them was no inside man up w ilh tile play and a aoti opp >rlmiitv went begging. S. Kilis received ami 5 hot. but Archibald s;i> '-ale.

Western were now doing .of the attacking. S. Ellis placed to Smith who was unmarked but shot too high. The All Blacks came away briefly and Blyth placed to Trotter, who headed by. Back came Western and S. Ellis received in front, but, with a great opportunity, delayed his shot, and Anderson robbed him. Western were pressing hotly and Millerton appeared to be tiring, but the final whistle came with no score.

MILLERTON DEFAULT

The W.F.A. in whose hands the control of the S.I. Chatham Cup final had been placed by the N.Z.F.A. decided that the replay between Western A and Millerton All Blacks should, take place at Cobden on Sunday. The All Blacks objected to this arrangement, and refused to take the field, on Sunday, stating that injuries among players prevented it, though they had a full eleven at the close of Saturday’s match. The Chatham Cup rule governing the position, states that, in the event ofc.a re-play being necessary, it shall take place on the Monday following the draw, unless the N.Z. Council decide otherwise. The decision in the matter was left to the Westland Football Association, who decided that the replay should take place at Cobden yesterday. Western A had notified the Association prior to the match that they could not remain over Monday. , As Millerton refused to play yesterday, Western A win by default. It is understood the ‘Millerton Club is appealing to the New Zealand Football Association, against the decision of the Westland Football Association.

COUNTRY 1, TOWN 0

In the Town v. Country game,, curtainraiser to the big match at Victoria Park on Saturday, the Country team won by one goal, after a ragged display. Craig was the scorer.

SCHOOL TEAMS CHOSEN

The final trials for the choosing of teams for the South Island Tournament to be held in a fortnight’s time were held on the Cobdon Domain on Saturday morning. Good form was displayed and competition was keen for the various positions. The following teams will represent the Coast. Seniors: Goal, Kyle (Runanga); backs: S. Smith (Cobden), Briggs (Runanga). Halves: Kennedy (Runanga), Duggan, (Runanga), Docherty (Blackball). Forwards: Jamieson (Blackball), Maskill (Runanga), McPhie (Taylorville), Penman (Blackball), A. Greening (Runanga), L. Uddstrom (Cobden). Juniors: Goal, Dixon (Taylorville), backs: N. McDonald (Cobden), Mclnnes (Taylorville), halves: Kaye (Runanga), Walton (Taylorville), Groufsky (Cobden). Forwards: Steel (Taylorville), Anderson (Blackball), Philip (Blackball),*T. Greening (Runanga) J. Lindbom (Cobden), Hopkins (Main), Johnston (Taylorville). Messrs W. Wick and H. R. Barrett will travel as managers and Mr. A. McLean will act as coach. AT OTHER CENTRES DUNEDIN, August 10. Seacliff 1, Mosgiel 0; Maori Hill 1, Roslyn-Wakari 1; Northern 2, Moniington 2; Otago Juniors 3, Southland 2, Maori Hill and Mosgiel will contest the final. AUCKLAND, August 10. Ponsonby 3, Metro College 1; North Shore 4, Y.M.C.A. 1. CHRISTCHURCH, August 11. For the Association Hurley Shield Nomads 2, beat Western B 1. WANGANUI, August 10. Wanganui 4, Taranaki 1.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE

LONDON, August 10.

Football results in the Scottish First Division to-day were: —Aberdeen 3, Celtic 1. Albion 1, Dunfermline 3. Clyde 1, Airdrie 1. Hamilton 2, Dundee S. Hearts 2, Partick 0. Kilmarnock 2, Motherwell’ 3. Queen’s Park 1, Ayr 2. Queen of South 1, Hibernian 1. Rangers 6. Arbroath 0. St. Johnstone 3, Third Lanark 1. Second Division:—Cowdenbeath 1, Alloa 2. Dundee United 2, St. Bernard 2. East Fife 1, St. Mirren 6. East Stirling 1. Dumbarton 1. Edinburgh 1, Falkirk 3. I‘ orl’ar 3, Kaith 2. Leith 0, King’s Park 1. Montrose 1. Morton 3. Stenhousemuir 2, Brechin 1.