St. Andrew’s Win First Round

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7192, 26 June 1933, Page 4

St. Andrew’s Win First Round

ATHLETIC DEFEATED IN CHATHAM CUP TIE. The two Manawatu entrants for the Chatham. Cup, St. Andrew’s and Athletic, met at North street, on Saturday, tho former emerging victorious from the preliminary game by 4 goals to 2. The .Saints had the better of tho majority of the game, although Athletic were at all times a source of danger. Play for the most part was of a high standard, although not of the spectacular kind. The teams were as follows:

St. Andrew’s (blue): Holland, Young, Oman, McSholi'rey, Coombs,. Thomson, Smillie, Brit]gens, South, Lyons, -McKenzie. Athletic (black): J. Crone, Askam, Kcmpson, Babbitts, Beer, Travers, Rainford, H. Childs, Watt, Hearsay, Cummings (capt.). Athletic set the leather in motion, and initiated some nice criss-cross work. Tho Saints’ forward line soon retaliated, but Athletic came again and Watt had a shot from the mud plot iu front of the net. Oman caiuo into the picture, however, and tho blues cleared well. Taking the leather right upheld, they found themselves iu a good attacking position. Smillie had an essay from well out, but Crowe effected a smart save. Immediately after, South got tho leather from a good centre by Smillie, and with a lightning shot from close in he opened the blues’ account. Athletic made a valiant attempt to equalise, but the sure defcnco of the St. Andrew’s backs proved disconcerting. The blues gained another corner, but faulty handling lost them n good chance, and Athletic came right away in a concerted attack, that proved too much for tho .Saints. Taking charge just outside tho penalty area, Hearsey-sent in a perfect shot that found the evtreme corner of the net. Holland’s effort, to keep hi? citadel intact was nevertheless an excellent one. Blues were again iu the ascendancy alnuost immediately, and several lively melees ensued around tho Athletic goal-mouth. A slippery ball and a soft pitch, however, militated against accurate shooting. There were some sparkling interchanges wliei: Athletic eventually took the ball up the lino towards the St. Andrew’s goai-. mouth, and Watt made several attempt* to score. Young and Oman, however, were playing their usual defensive game, and fed tho ball back to their

forward line. From a free kick awarded near the half-way line, Young placed tho ball for Smillie ou tho right wing, and the latter found tho net with a shot that, left the defence standing. St. Andrew’s 2, Athletic 1. Athletic invaded temporarily, but failed to-profit--from a free kick ,just outside tho penalty area. McKenzie almost got another shot, homo for the blues, but Crowe in a splendid, effort succeeded in directing the ball over the cross-bar. Saint Andrew’s now had their opponents well penned up, and Crowe was called upon to effect a number of saves. Tic proved equal to tho occasion, however, and was ably aided and abetted l by Askam and "Kcmpson, whose defensive play evoked applause on several occasions. Just before the interval Athletic worked clear, and first Watt and then Hearsey looked dangerous to the blues. On each occasion, however, Oman came' back successfully and relieved the position, and the halftimo score was: St. Andrew’s 2, Athletic 1.

Soon after the resumption the referco ruled a foul against Athletic, and St. Andrew’s were awarded n penalty. McSheffry made no mistake about the kick, and the blues led 3—l. Bright passing enabled Athletic to transfer the venue of play after the kick-off, and the hopes of their supporters ran high when Rainford netted after a melee. The goal was disallowed, however, for off-si.do play. The Saints continued to make tho major portion of the play, and Smillie tested Crowe with a rising ball that just skimmed tho bar. The goalie was again called on a moment later ,to stop a fast low shot from tho same source. Athletic nad tho better of the next few minutes, and treated the blues to an anxious spell. Play, however, was generally of a desultory order. A goal kick finally relieved an ugly situation, for the blues and from a centre by Smillie Bridgcns secured. He drew Crowe out of position, but lost his feet before iie had time to get rid of the ball. However, lie made a smart, recovery in time to tap the leather-in, St. Andrew’s 4, Athletic 1. . Athletic wove now a. beaten team,- but they kept up a stubborn defence. They finally secured their second goal a few minutes before time, Askam kicking a good penalty. There was no further

scoring, and (he game ended soon after with the score reading: St. Andrew’s 4, Athletic 2. Mr. A. H, Hesketh refereed. St. Andrew's will now meet the Wan* ganui entrant, Woollen Mills, at Palmerston North on July 22. During the game Frank Hrarsoy received a painful injury to tho head, but was able to continue after receiving attention. Lower Grade Matches. Matches played iu the lower grades resulted as follows: Sixth grade: College street 5 v. Terrace End 0; Central 3 v. Hokowhitu 0; Convent school, a live. Fifth grade: To Awe Awe Scouts G v. Central school 0; Rcchabitcs 1 v. All Saints' Scouts 0; Rangers 7 v. St. Paul’s 1; Terraco End, a bye. Fourth grade: St. Paul's .2 v. Y.M.C.A. .1: Rovers 4 v. To Awe 'Awe 0.13. 2. Beat Canterbury Per Press Association DUNEDIN, Last .Niglit. * Jn. the Association trophy- match Otago beat Canterbury by 3to J. -