N.Z. v. CANADA.

Grey River Argus, 4 July 1927, Page 3

N.Z. v. CANADA.

SOCCER TEST. 11 e > Saturday’s Match. d id (Per Press Assn.) 11 CHRISTCHURCH, July 2. Drizzling rain with a leaden sky did a not promise well for the second Soccer Test, between Canada and New Zea c land, played at Lancaster Park this aft ternoon. However, the rain cleared ;n s the afternoon, althoug lithe sky remaine ed dull throughout. e A crowd of between four and five thousand, gave both teams a rousing t reception, when they went on to the L> greasy field, and the band, somewhat appropriately struck up “God Defend New Zealand.” r The teams were as follows:— p Canada:—S. Tait (goal); F. Crawley, ] E. Edmunds (backs); M. Moon, W. . Brady, J. Monoghan (halves); W. Gib- - son, J. Davidson, D. Archibald, D. Tur- ■ ner. W. Milligan (forwards). ? New Zealand: J. McDougall (goal), r G. Anderson, L. McGirr (backs); J. ■ Tinkler, C. Steel, D. Jones (halves. 1 ; I R. C. Innes, E. Newman, H. Spencer, R. Hislop, 11. Balk (forwards). Canada kicked off and immediately : net up a strong attack, the forwards taking the ball down to within striking distance, where Davidson tested McDougall with a fast high shot, which the custodian cleared for a corner From the return Davidson trapped the ball and rapped in a hot one, which struck the goal post, giving McDougail time to clear. The Blacks, with long range kicks, sent the ball down the line to Balk, who attempted a specn- 1 lation, but missed Another Canadian I attack saw McGirr, who played an exceptionally fine game throughout, save with splendid kick but the Maples returned to the attack and from tight play in front of the New Zealand goal, Archibald netted, at short range. CANADA 1; N.Z. 0. Rapid up and down play followed, but New Zealand had difficulty in controlling the greasy ball, and their playing left much to be desired. Again Canada attacked, Turner racing down the lino with the ball at toe, but he was beaten by the New Zealand lefence, and Balk got his side in motion. The ball travelled rapidly across from New Zealand’s wing to wing, but lack of finish was responsible for the movement failing. Newman took a field kick from a misthrow in, and landed the ball in the goal mouth, only for Tait to save. The ball travelled from end to end smartly. Innes pur in a wild speculator, which went over the line. The Blacks now appeared to Ibo warming to the game and a New Zealand right flunk movement looked dangerous but Newman’s shot missed and play returned to the New Zealand quarter, Archibald breaking away ?n good stylo, but he was intercepted by Anderson who, however, was unable to kick clear. McDougall earned applause for two smart saves in quick succession. Eventually a corner was awarded but nothing eventuated. 'The visitors kept up the pressure and when half time went, they were trying with out success to penetrate the New Zea land defence. . On resumption, Canada, again attack- I ed, Gibson tearing up the line to a handy position, but his shot went wide. The New Zealand relieving kick found Balk in place, and he dribbled down the line outwitting the opposition. His pass across field found nobody there and Canada looked again like turning defence into attack, but the Black forwards arrived in the nick of lime and Spencer skied the ball over llhe posts. The return placed Canada on tin* attack but this time their effort lacked sting; McGirr transferring somewhat easily with a great kick to opposition territory. Balk trapped th' ball on the wing and took it on a few yards only to whip it to Spencer who

| sent it back to Hislop. A melee in I front of the Canadian goal mouth ensued and Tait who was bumped off his I feet, tried vainly to stop a shot by Newman, which just landed inside the goal,. The crowd was on its toes with excitement, and after an almost imperceptible pause, the referee awarded Blacks the equalising point. CANADA 1; N.Z. 1. The sun now broke through the threatening clouds, and hampered Canada’s play to some extent, but only momentarily. Tait was again called on to guard his goal mouth, and the crowd was shouting itself hoarse. Lack of , finish which had been so noticeable n right through the game, again brought disappointment to New Zealand’s supporters, and the hall returned to p Blacks’ quarter, where it stayed practically to the end of the game. Canada ’ peppered the New Zealand goal without a break for some few minutes, a bringing McDougall to his knees to save. McGirr gave relief with a long ranger, but the respite was brief and Canada came back to attack again and ’ again. Anderson, McGirr and McDougall were called on, and had it not been for their efforts the Blacks would have come off much worse. The final episode came near time » when from a melee in front of the New • Zealand goal, Turner headed the ball n • giving Canada the winning goal. CANADA 2; N.Z. 1. r 1 The N.Z. team work was weak during ( the game, although individual efforts were brilliant. Canada’s combination i was excellent, while their individual play was quite equal to that of the Blacks, and Canada had the best of the game practically throughout. DETAILS OF THE FLAY. By the narrow margin of the odd goal in three New Zealand went under to the Canadians at Lancaster Park, Christchurch on Saturday, and the 7000 people, who attended, were given a hard tussle in which the faulty shoot- j ing of the New Zealand forwards was a big factor in their defeat. The game throughout was fairly even, but spectacular play was at a premium, owing to the slippery nature of the ground The result will give added intercut to the next test at Auckland when it will be interesting to see if Now Zealand can low 1 the honours by defeating the Ma ple-leafers. The teams turned out as follow: — Canada:—Goal, S. Tait; Backs, F Crawley, E. Edmunds; halves, M. Moon, W. Brolly, J. Monaghan; forwards. W. Gibson, (Capt.), J. Davidson, D. Archibald, D. Turner, W. Milligan. New Zealand:—Goal, J. McDougall I (Canterbury); backs, G. Anderson | (Otago), L. McGirr (Wellington); halves, J. Tinkler (Auckland), J. Stcero (Buller), D. Jones (Auckland. Capt.); forwards R. Innes (Auckland). E. Newman (Buller), H. Spencer (Auck land), R. Hislop (Auckland), 11. Balk (Otago). New Zealand won the toss, and Canada kicked off. Archibald passed to Milligan, wh. » broke away down the wing, but Tinkler (drain'd, and sent Balk away <>n Hit' left-flank. Crawley relieved, and Caned t made a to New Zealand’s end. which ended in McDougall jumping clear from Davidson. Monaghan boat Newman, and then Archibald was away. ITo tool: the ball down and passed to Turnoi who shot clos’ in. Again .McDougall saved. Strere gave Hislop thr ball, which went out to Balk, th-* Now Zealand winger, having an unsuccessful shot. Midfield play saw Monaghan again gel the ball out to his forwards,, but the [New Zealand defence remained unshaken. Canada came again, but MeGirr blocked Davidson’s shot. Now Zealand retaliated, but Moon and Brolly broke up the attack, and Archibald ran thruogh to miss a goal attempt. Prom a scramble in the New Zealand goal-mouth, in which McDougall was brought to his knees in saving, Archibald nipped in and goaled the score coming six minutes after the start of play. Canada 1 New Zealand 0 Innes made an individual run, but his pass to Newman was intercepted by Edmonds. Canada was pressing strongly. From a throw-in, Newman had a chance, and made ground on the wing. He passed to his inside man. Spencer, but the ball went out. From a free kick. Jones sent in a shot from a difficult angle, but Tait cleared snappily. Hislop kicked up from the clearance and Tait made a magnificent save that drew applause. Now Zealand was now taking a hand, and kept the Canadian defence busy for a. time New Zealand went away Newman took the ball and sent out to Innes, whose centre was faulty. Spencer got his head to the ball, but Tait cleared. McGirr and Anderson did fine work in checking a Canadian forward rush. In possession from Anderson, Tinkler won ground on the wing, but Mon intercepted his pass to Newman. Innes made a bright solo dash on the right, but his shot at goal was a poor one. Archibald missed with a long speculator. Newman went up and centred over the half-way line. Spencer’s return to Innes went too far .ahead, and a promising movement was spoilt. A clever snap-kick by Jones put New Zealand on the attack. Tinkler sent ahead to Newman, and play moved up to the Canadian goal area, where Innes’s shot again missed. Spencer then sent in a hefty one, but Edmunds blocked. Spencer took the ball and ran in on his own, only to throw away a chance by missing clean. Archibald beat Steerc for possession and went away with Davidson and Gibson, but Anderson ran in and took the ball off the three of them. Davidson got past Anderson and sent in a slanting shot along the ground that just cleared the posts. Archibald evaded Steere and sent in a rocking shot, but McDougall cleared in fine style. Another New Zealand attempt proved fruitless when Balk missed from the wing. McGirr grassed Archibald at .1 dangerous and sent his forwards away, but Moon intercepted and sent away to the Canadian left wing. Turner sent in a stinging shot from close in, which McDougall saved. New Zealand returned down the centre, and Tait was well tested by Hislop. Play was now more sparkling. A free kick was awarded New Zealand < near the corner flag, and the homo ■ team was dangerous until Edmunds, with a strong kick, sent play downfield. Another free kick was awarded , New Zealand but again without result. Newman was fouled and a third free [ kick resulted but the tables were turned and Canada won ground, the ball finally going over New Zealand’s back line. Turner and Milligan went down on the left and Anderson conceded a cor- 1 ner, which proved fruitless. After going right through the New Zealand do-

n fence on his own, Brolley gave McL _ Dougall an easy one, which the goalie ' cleared without difficulty. From a cors net McDougall punched clear a high Y shot and repeated this performance a e second later, when Turner had a try. h Steere sent the ball out to Innes by way of Newman, but the half-time 3 whistle went, as the winger accepted the ball. The half-time scores were:— e I Canada .. ■ • 1 j New Zealand 0 On resuming, Spencer sent out to Balk, but Crawley was there and cleara ed easily. New Zealand made a deter- * mined forward attack, but again Edf munds and Crawley proved safe. An--3 derson relieved with a splendid kick t from Davidson. Moon took a free kick s for Canada, but Steere got the ball and ■» sent his forwards away, the defence clearing at the expense of a corner. Crawley then set the Blues going, but the New Zealand defence held and the Blacks retaliated with a pretty passing 1 movement. Balk and Hislop worked 5 well down the left and gave Spencer a ’ lovely chance, but the centre-forward J sent a wild shot high over the bar. 1 McDougall saved from Turner. David - ■ son beat Jones, but McDougall again saved from a shot close in. [ Newman spoiled a promising Black movement by wild passing. New Zealand made an effort on the right wing, , but the Canadian half-backs frustrated the attempt, after a few anxious moments and Canada was away. Again Anderson was the mainstay of the New Zealand defence. Taking a pass from Tinkler, Spencer raced in and gave Tait a low ground shot that the goalie handled safely. The ball was going over the sidelines too frequently atthis stage. A cross-passing rush by New Zealand saw Hislop narrowly miss from a difficult angle. Anderson had a duet with Davidson, and eventually beat the Canadian winger and sent to Spencer. The ball went out to Balk, who returned it to Spencer, and the centre scored. New Zealand 1 Canada 1 The Canadians did not agree with the referee’s decision, and there was an argument between the Canadian linesman and the referee. Canada attacked strongly, but McDougall’s save from Turner was spectacular. New Zealand went hard after it and held play for a time in Canadian territory. The crowd began to take more interest as the scores drew level and enthusiasm greeted both teams as juct one and then the other would strive desperately to draw ahead, and Spencer missed the goal twice by weak efforts. The Canadians then tested McDougall, but the Canterbury goalie was equal to 1 the occasion ami saved brilliantly. I .lines sent a fine pass to the right wing but Newman over ran, and in the ensuing play, McDougall 1 ‘brought the house down’’ by going on his knees to save. With only ten minutes to go and scores even plav was fast ami exciting. | Newman was beaten for the ball by I Monaghan, who sent on to Milligan. ! The forwards wont down but a wild I shot send the ball harmlessly over New I I Zealand’s goal line. From a free kick ' to Canada. McDougall leapt to the cross bar to touch clear. Jones was penalised for a foul charge and Moon took the free kick. McDougall saved. Can ada kept up the pressure and in spite of the magnificent play of the New Zealand goalkeeper, Turner found the goal with a shot that was impossible i to save. Canada 2; New Zealand 1. Plav continued fast and willing, j Canada was showing an advantage at/ this stage. New Zealand was awarded a free kick, from which Edmunds cleared. Newman passed across to Hislop, who made ground, but Crawley intercepted the winger’s pass. The final whistle went a moment later with the scores: — Canada . . .. 2 New Zealand 1 Mr. J. Stout was referee. N.S.W. TEAM FOR ENGLAND. ban and N.Z. Cable Assn.) (Received Julv 3 at 5.4 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 3. W. Mann has been selected for the N S.W. Rugby Union team to tour England in place of Palmer, who is unable to make the trip. , CHINESE V. AUSTRALIANS. j (Australian ami N.Z. Cable Assn.) MELBOURNE, July 3. Tn their final Soccer match in Aus tralia, the team from China was defeated by a representative Australian team, by six goals to two.