Soccer.

Matamata Record, Volume XVI, Issue 1443, 20 July 1933, Page 1

Soccer.

THAMES VALLEY FINAL.

Matamata 3, Morrinsville 1.

Matamata completed their competition programme on Saturday by a convincing win over Morrinsville by three goals to one. It was a meritorious win because three of the home team’s regular forwards were unavailable owing to injuries. Thus the team did not move with that smoothness generally associated with their efforts this season, as Calder and Williams, two of the absentees, have been the brains of the attack this year. Nevertheless, Matamata not only preserved their unbeaten record, but collected full points from a strong visiting team.

Presentation of Cup.

At the conclusion of the game Mr. F. C. Bowler, of the Thames Valley Association, presented the cup to Matamata, who have now won the trophy for the second season in succession. Mr. Bowler eulogised the players for their splendid playing record, and the manner in which they had pulled together. J. McKinstry, the captain, who received the cup on -behalf of the Matamata club, replied, and expressed his appreciation to the Morrinsville, Waitoa and Te Aroha players for the sporting manner in which they had played the game.

NOTES AND COMMENTS.

(By “ Goalie.”) Matamata’s victory was chiefly due to the brilliance of a few indiduals, coupled with the enthusiasm displayed by the reserves who filled the vacancies.

A player who stood head and shoulders above any of the 22 was Wright. He gave a magnificent display. His tackling was great and his accurate placing to his forwards a model of neatness. He revelled in the conditions and was the strong man of the Matamata team. McKinstry was somewhat out of condition as he had not had a game for a month. Nevertheless, to the discerning eye he saved his side repeatedly by his anticipation, which enabled him to step into the gap where the ball was due to come. The halves were fair, but worked exceedingly hard. Boyes was the pick of the three, and he supported his forwards well. In the forward line there was a certain patchiness which spoiled the combination. Brown, a newcomer, is a real find. He was undoubtedly the star performer of the forwards, and a real live wire. He gave the impression of having great possibilities and if he is available will be given every opportunity of proving his , worth. Foggo played a good game and bagged a couple of well-taken goals. Logan, who appeared for the first time, surprised everyone by his form. He kept a cool head when scoring the second goal, and otherwise showed to advantage. Darwin must be complimented on his pluck in turning out, as he was far from fit. He did well under the circumstances.

The Morrinsville team was good in parts. Parry and Kelk took the honours at fullback, but the forwards could do little with Wright.

TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. On Saturday Matamata travel to Morrinsville to play in the semifinal of the knock-out cup. The teams will be as follows: Matamata. Goal, Hole; backs, McKinstry (captain), Wright; halves, Boyes, Ritchie, Turtle; . forwards, Darwin, Ryan or Williams, Foggo, Brown, Lidbury. Reserve. Logan. Morrinsville. Goal, Hopkins, backs, Stephenson, Kelk; halves, Jack, McEwan, Marshall ; forwards, Somers, Haselwood, Faulkner, Clubb and Parry.