SOCCER.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 13 June 1927, Page 8

SOCCER.

CANADA v, BULLISH. GOOD EXHIBITION OF THE! CODE. (BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WESTPORT, June LI . The weather for the JJuller-Caiiada match to-day wu,s cold and showery, mid the field was in a bad condition. Nevertheless, both teams played a hard scientific game, giving a good exhibition of the Soccer code. Canada won by two goals to nil. At the outset Canada attacked and, within ton minutes of the commencement of play Gibson shot ia goal. Canada. 1. Boiler 0. Through obstruction by Canada, .Boiler's goalie put Boiler on the attack and Newman, after good play, had a shot which went wide. A free kick to Boiler (put them on the offensive, but Canada, soon carried play back to Bolter Is territory. Chapman, for Boiler, carried play to Canada’s: end, but it was soon retimed, Canada setting up a hot attack. Archibald. Boiler's goalie, who was playing well, saved cleverly. Canada, at this stage, were pressing Boiler, and Gibson was injured and carried off. A minute or to later, however. he returned to the field and the visitors' goal was threatened, but Tait gave relief. Shortly before half-time, by brilliant play, Gibson received the ball and placed it in the net- Half-time sounded with the score : Canada 2, Balter O.

On resumption of play the Canadians attacked strongly, hut Archibald saved well. Play oscillated up and down the field for some time, both sides trying hard to score, but the defence was too sound.

The local team continued to press, hull unfinished play spoilt a good opportunity. A goal .again looked likely, hut Nevviwut was: Well stopped. Archibald again prevented the visitors Iron) searing. From a, free kick Bullet - .rushed play upfield. but Canada returned and plav ended with the score : Canada 2, Buller 0. BIG 'GAMES IN AUSTRALIA. BY CABLE-PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT BRISBANE, June 12. At Soccer football. Queensland heat Czechoslovakia- by 3 goals to 2. PERTH. June 12. West Australia beat the Chinese Soccer team, by .3 goals to I. AURO A- W AIAI ATE M ATCII LAPSES. The soccer match between Aliroa and Waimate did not eventuate. IN OTHER. CENTRES. WANGA.N UI. Eastbraok 4 v. Shops 2. Thistle 1 v. Woollen Alills 0. CHRISTCHURCH. Nomads 5 v. St. Albans 1. Technical 2 v. Thistle 0. Villa 5 v. Kaiapoi 3. ' Lyttelton Iv. Brighton 3. DUNEDIN. Southern 1 v. Technical Old Boys 1. Morninytoii 7 v. Y.M.C.A. 2. Northern 6 v. Maori 3lill 1. Sea cliff e 3 v. High School Old Boys 1. MANAWATU. St. Andrews 3 v. R.S.A. 2. Flock House 3 v. Rangers 1. d’oxt"Jn I v. Athletic 7. AUCKLAND. Ponsonby 4 v. North Shore 1. Thistle 4 v.-Northcotc 0. NORTH. TARANAKI RESULTS. Wanderers v. Wntersiders match was postponed. Caledonians won by default. from Rangers and have won the Northern Division.