Association Code

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2176, 20 July 1925, Page 9

Association Code

R.S.A, (41) t. ATHLETIC (2). RANGERS (6) v. ST. ANDREWS (3). There were only two Association games played in Palmerston North on Saturday. R.S.A. met Athletic in the final of the Chatham Cup competition and by winning, practically assured for itself the League competition as .well. R.S.A. is now four points in the lead in the League competition, (and has only two more games to play. [The team is so far unbeaten and unI less the unforeseen happens, it will 1 remain so for the season. Saturday's game was an exceedingly interesting one. R.S.A., the winning team in the local Chatham Cup competition is due to meet the Hawke's Bay winners at Hastings next week, but the exact date at present is undecided. The ‘hooting” of a referee is no uncommon demonstration in New Zealand, and Mr Duncumb came in for a fair share from partisans. There is no doubt, however, that on the play as exhibited, the better team won, notwithstanding any “might-have-beens." As far as the forwards were concerned, both teams were fairly evenly matched. Athletic, however, were weak on the right. They were also lacking in defence, the goalie being not quite hefty enough for the job given him. At times there was a little too much solo effort and on many occasions passes were sent blindly, or in a direction where there.was no player of the team ready to receive the ball. R.S.A. pressed an attack from the kick off and Stevens scored within a few minutes. The Soldiers were playing with the sun behind them, and made every use of this advantage. Athletics countered the attack with energy, and were rewarded by confining the play to their opponents’ half for some time. During this period, there were many anxious moments for R.S.A., well directed shots either just missing the goal or passing over the bar. Thus, Athletics were deprived of what seemed like certain scores. Later, Davies, who was playing a brilliant game for his team, kicked the ball against the bar In another well-directed shot. Fitzgerald endeavoured to retrieve the situation but failed. During this time, Hcarsoy, who had been feeding his wings generously. seized an opportunity to score and lifted the ball Into the net right over the heads of the players. It was a brilliant goal. R.S.A. was soon to re-establish the lead, Baigent scoring shortly afterwards from a pass from Stevens. The latter followed up this success by also finding the net abmft five minutes afterwards. The scores remained unchanged at halftime.

With the sun behind them. Athletics opened the second spell with a determined attack and a shot by , Wheeler just missed. The defence however, was sound, and play drifted to the other end of the field. It was at this stage that the referee first came in for heckling from the spectators. A brilliant shot at goal by R.S.A. Just missed the post, and the ball continued on its career some vards behind the net. The referee blew his whistle and indicated a kickoff at half way. As the result of a protest, the referee consulted the onlookers to satisfy himself of the correct position of affairs. Another “incident” occurred a little later when the referee disallowed a shot by Wheeler for Athletic. The incident caused quite a demonstration from partisans who contended that once the goalie plays the ball, his opponents are automatically put "on-side” and in consequence Wheeler was finite in order in attacking. Before the game had finished, Baiffent for R.S.;A. and Fitzgerald for Athletics, each added to the scores, the game ending in favour of R.g.A. by four goals to two. RANGERS (0) v. ST. ANDREWS B (3). This match was played at North Street park simultaneously with the. Chatham Cup match. Hangers proved superior in all departments, their goal-getters being McAvinue (3), Wagstaff (2), and Bierre (1). For St. Andrews, Smillie (2). and McDonald (1) found the net. Mr .T. Davidson controlled an interesting game, which was marked at times by spectacular play. The Foxton team journeyed to Flock House on Saturday, and was defeated by three goals to one. JUNIOR GAMES. SCOUTS (3) v. ROVERS (0). PRIMARY k923fG Ak s , Primary Division (Senior). —College Street (1) defeated Central (0); Terrace End (0) drew with West End (0). .Junior.—College Street (2) drew with Central (2). A start has been made with the grandstand and dressing rooms at North Street Park, and it is expected they will be completed In six weeks. The stand will hold 250 people, and faces south-west, with Its back to North street, The position of the stand will necessitate rearranging the playing fields, which at present ?re end on to the building.

ENGLAND’S PLAYFUL ELEVEN. AUSTRALIANS COMPLETELY OUTCLASSED IN FOURTH TEST.. fßy Electric Ca: ’e —Copyright.) iAust, and N.Z Cable Association.) (Received Sunday 7 p.m) SYDNEY, July 19. In the fourth soccer test at the Agricultural ground, England defeated Australia by five to nil. Fifteen thousand spectators watched the game. The score was 4 —o at the interval, and could have been doubled before the second spell finished, but the Englishmen simply amused themselves with aimless play in that term. Within a quarter of an hour of the commencement of the first half, three goals were on the board. Simms and Batten (2) being the scores. Just prior to the interval, Storey and Harris endeavoured to sandwich the inside loft, Elkes, but the last-named ran rdund them and raised the roof of the net with a “pile-driver.” Cartwright was powerless against all four shots. After the interval, the Englishmen’s chief difficulty seemed to bedodge scoring, but the crowd commenced to taunt the visitors for not trying. Elkes danced round man after man and invariably completed his effort by turning his back on the goal. The Australians were outclassed by more skilful players. Simms scored England’s next and final goal. Lambert, of Newcastle, who played centre half for Australia, was a failure. Elkes, Batten and Simms were always in the picture, while Spencer at all times had the measure of Masters. WELLINGTON. Y.M.C.A. FOR CHATHAM CUP. In the final of the Wellington section of the Chatham Cup contest Y.M.C. A. (2) defeated Scottish Wanderers (0).