HAWERA (12) v. PATEA (3).

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 11 July 1921, Page 5

HAWERA (12) v. PATEA (3).

These teams met at Patea, and a good keen contest resulted. Hawera attacked at the outset, and from a penalty G. Wills put the ball over the bar with a very fine kick, Patea livened, up and attacked- vigorously, Stratto'^ having a shot at goal from a penalty. Hawera cleared and with a rush o* leewards swarmed round Patea's line, ti-1 another penalty was given against- .Patea and Wills landed another goo*l goal. "Patea cleared their line finely, and a free kick against Hawera gave 'McKenna a chance, and he succeeded^, in notching a goal. Hawera backs set"' up a fine passing 'rush, and this movement ended in Cameron scoring. Tne ■ddck failed, and half-time ended without .further jcore. The second spell opened with a strong^ attack by Hawera, and Osbome tauThg a. long miskick by Tinney got across and scored., Then Patea rushed up field and ha*ll their opponents busy defending ior some time ; and they were obliged to force. PaW continued to press t ancti Hawera's defence was sorely tested.1 They-- were kepi? on the defensive ti.U'i the end of the game, Patea, making gallant attempts to score and pushing the other side hard till the cail of nm«. The game ended: Hawera 12, Patea 3Mr F. Julian was referee.