THIRDS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 16 June 1913, Page 5

THIRDS.

WAIMATE (0) v. OKAIAWA (6>

This match was played at Okauwa and aroused consideiutne interest, lliese are the only two teams lett in the tontest, Waimate having a lead or two points, and a draw would give them me Ciouthern championship. Okaiawa laced the sun in the first spell, but had a fairly stiff breeze behind them. Immediately from the kick off they assumed the offensive, but were over eager, Waimate being torced tour times within a quarter ot an Hour. jb\ entually T. Curry uashed over* and scortu in a good position, but the kick at goal went very wide. The home team continued to press, and many more forces resulted. Curry again came to light, crossing the line with the ball at his feet. He over ran it, but T. Harris dived in and touched down. The kick again failed, the ball just passing under the bar. Just on half time, Okaiawa had a shot at goal, the ball shaving past the post on the outside. With the wind in their favor it was thought that Waimate would make things hot in the second spell, but this did not prove to be the ease, and except on two or three occasions were never dangerous. Although no addition was made to the score, Okaiawa had a good deal the better of things, beating their opponents in.all departments of the game. A leading feature was the way in' which tkey shot the ball out from the scrum. All advantages from this., however, was practically lofst through the weakness of the half-back. This was.the one weak spot in the team, and should be remedied before the playoff, which will now be necessary. For a third grade match the play was distinctly good, and was a big,improvement Upon that witnessed' when these teams previously met. - The" Okaiawa team ihctuded two .soccer jplayers. s One of these played, a dashing game, and put in some clever footwork; The ether^ while.being full of go and making, good use of his feet, should study the offside rule of Rugby, his side being frequently penalised for his off-side play. Mr J. Kiley had charge of the game, and as usual gave complete satisfaction.