ASSOCIATION CODE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 142, 18 May 1932, Page 9

ASSOCIATION CODE.

GAME IN THE MANAWATU. MATCHES IN REVIEW. (By “Centre Half.”) Due to Athletic having the bye on Saturday, St. Andrew’s have now a clear lead in the senior competition in the Manawatu. What the result of next Saturday’s game between R.S.A. and Athletic will be is difficult to forecast, but it is certain that the blacks will make every endeavour to draw level with St. Andrew’s again. St. Andrew’s might have been expected to put up a better display than they did against Flock House last Saturday. They have greater experience and the fact that they are Chatham Cup entrants might have stimulated them to greater deeds. The House fielded a team which, with very few exceptions, is a new combination, and it put up a splendid fight to have the Saints at a disadvantage more than once. The first half was decidedly in favour of the city team so far as aggression was concerned, but the visitors showed that tenacity was one of their virtues. Corkindale did good work to goal before the House had settled down, but thereafter, Hockey and Meria proved remarkably staunch in defence. Hockey frequently gave the leathet good pilotage down field, but Oman was playing sure soccer and trapped well. Lyons was not given the opportunities he usually gains, but he was responsible for the long spell of mid-field play—interesting in its tactics, but apt to become tiresome when extended over a long period —being changed into decisive action by the Saints. His centre to D. Smillie was well utilised in a clever head-in. The concluding minutes of the spell brought keener football, but this was not until McSheffrey eventually outwitted Hockey to shoot accurately. After a rapid change-over, St. Andrew’s employed aggressive tactics but failed to use the opportunities that were available once they invaded Flock House’s goal area. The home forwards failed to overcome the firm resistance offered despite Lyons’s rallies and give and take tactics set in. Smith, in goal for the House, knows his work, for he made several splendid saves when hard pressed. He is valuable between the sticks. Dixon is another strong link in the side and to him went the honour of opening its score when he sized up tho situation to shoot past Holland with decision. The goal appeared to stimulate St. Andrew’s, for they played decidedly better soccer afterwards and Corkindale was very definite in the tactics, which resulted in his good goal. But for Smith’s determined efforts Lyons would probably have followed tho example thus set. The final ten minutes saw Flock House in undoubted possession of the field and it was a wonder that Dixon was the only one to add to the House’s score. St. Andrew’s were more often than not defending. Both teams played exceptionally clean football in tho best spirit. St. Andrew’s disappointed and Flock House surprised. The Saints must do better to merit the same success as last year. The House played better than was expected, but must practise as much as they can. There is good material available.

R.S.A. played good soccer on their visit to Feilding, judging by the scores. It is stated that although Feilding had only slender hopes of winning, they displayed a spirit that was most commendable ana opposed the ex-soldiers with great vigour. The first half saw Feilding having to face a head wind and R.S.A. made the most of their chances. Ellett shone again as goal-keeper and prevented the scores piling up more rapidly. After Baigent opened the score, the Feilding forwards sounded R.S.A.’s defence but Graham was playing safe in goal and warded off the attack with success. Baigent was in form and added to his initial goal, and Camell obtained a fine one to give the team a 3—o lead at half-time. Feilding made full use of the wind on the resumption, but Carnell, who was playing with the brilliance he occasionally displayed last season, made their position more unenviable by increasing the score. Lovejoy followed suit after receiving a nice centre from Morgan, whose trapping and shooting were commendable.

Tucker was very useful and showed that ho was in his proper position. Feilding seemed to get their second wind shortly before the finish and played splendidly. Cooper showing good form, and Elliott succeeded in obtaining a goal about five minutes before the end. From the run of play, R.S.A. disSlayed a working combination and emonstrated good tactics. I'eildi.ng have the fine quality of sportsmanship and with more polish —only to be gained by experience—they will soon be difficult to handle.

SEASON’S COMPLETE DRAW. The following is the complete draw for the remaining three rounds of the 1982 competition as drawn up by Mr F. W. Ivey and approved by the M.F.A. management committee. I3v this arrangement all teams play home and away matches with Feilding; all city teams go to Flock House three times; Feilding go to Flock House twice; all teams travel five times and Feilding travels eight times; block House plays each city team in 1 almerston North. . Round 2 (May 28). —Game 1: St. Andrew’s v. Feilding at Feilding; R.S.A. v. Flock House in city; Athletic a bye. Game 2: St. Andrew s v. R.S.A. in city; Athletic v. Flock House at Bulls; Feilding a bye. Game 3: St. Andrew’s v. Flock House at Bulls; Athletic v. Feilding in city; R.S.A. a bye. Game 4: Athletic v. R.S.A. in city; Feilding v. block House at Feilding; St. Andrews a bye. Game 5: St. Andrews v. Athletic in city; R.S.A. v. Feilding in city; Flock House a bye. Round 3.—Game I : St. Andrew s v. Athletic in city ; R.S.A. v. Flock House at Bulls; Feilding a live. Game 2 : St. Andrew’s v. R.S.A. in city; Athletic v. Feilding at Feilding; Flock House a bye. Game 3: St. Andrew s v. Flock House at Bulls; R.S.A. v. Feilding in city; rAthletic a bye. Game 4: R.S.A. v. Athletic in city; Feilding v. Flock House at Fedding; St. Andrew’s a bye. Game 5: St. Andrew’s v. Feilding in city; Athletic v. Flock House at Bulls; R.S.A. a bye. Round 4.—Game 1: St. Andrew sv. Athletic in city; R.S.A. v. Feilding at Feilding; Flock House a bye. Game 2: St. Andrew’s v. Flock House at Bulls; Athletic v. Feilding in city; R.S.A. a bye. Game 3: St. Andrew’s y. R.S.A. in city; Athletic v. Flock House in city; Feilding a bye. Game 4: Athletic v. R.S.A. in city; Feilding v. Flock House at Bulls; St. Andrew’s a bye. Game 5: St. Andrew’s v. Feilding at Feilding; R.S.A. v. Flock House at Bulls; Athletic a byo. THE JUNIORS.

Two matches were played in the sth division last Saturday, St. Paul’s meeting Terrace End Scouts and All Saints’ Scouts playing Te Awe Awe Old Boys. St. Paul’s had a fairly easy task in defeating Terrace End Scouts 6 —l, as owing to the holidays the Scouts were not up to full strength. In the other match Te Awe Awe Old Boys had a good game with All Saints’ Scouts, but were too heavy and speedy for the Scouts, who lost o—s.

Wanganui Thirds v. Te Awe Awe O.B.—This proved to lie a very close contest and was keenly fought all through. Wanganui Primary Reps. v. Mnnawatu Primary Reps—ln the opening stages of this game it looked as though the Manawatu boys might prove victorious, as with the wind behind them they were pressing round the Wanganui goal mouth for a long period, Gavin being prominent, but he was not given the support necessary to score. Half-time arrived with no score. Soon after recommencing Wanganui scored through Pineaha, to be followed shortly after by Willacy. Manawatu tried hard to even up things, but the superior combination of the Wanganui boys did not allow them a scoring chance. Shortly before the finish Pineaha scored, the game ending 3—o in favour of Wanganui. Mr Kempson refereed.

MEETING OF COUNCIL,

RECORD CHATHAM CUP ENTRIES.

Per Press Association. WELLINGTON May 17. Record entries for the Chatham Cup have been received by the Council of the New Zealand Football Association, the majority of the total of 33 coming from the South Island. The council met this evening. The Canterbury Association wrote desiring to play Westland for the Peter Dawson Cup on June 3, and also to secure an opportunity of selecting players from that province to play in the Canterbury team against Otago for the F.A. Trophy on June 11. Conterbury nominated Mr W. P. Smith for the trophy match as referee. The council agreed to give the same financial assistance in the Peter Dawson Cup as in the Brown Shield. It was., reported _ that Buller and Westland had a fixture for the Peter Dawson Cup, and it was left in the hands of the secretary to see what arrangements could be made. The recommendation in regard to the referee was forwarded to the New Zealand Referees’ Association, and the date for the F.A. Trophy match was approved. Entries for the Chatham Cup were referred to the competitions committee for a draw to be made immediately. It was agreed to play the secondary schools’ tournament in Wanganui', and arrangements for the primary schools’ tournament were left to Mr S. O. Sheddon and the secretary. It was decided to refer the insurance scheme submitted by Mr R. Telford, of Wanganui, to the associations, asking for the number of players who would come under it. The scheme provides for the payment of 2s 6d a season for senior players and Is 6d for juniors. The benefits are hospital and doctors’ expenses and £1 per week for. seniors, and 10s a week for juniors.