ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 25 May 1936, Page 6

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

EASY WIN FOR Y.M.C.A. THISTLE DEFEATED BY SIX POINT MARGIN Y.M.C.A. had an easy win over Thistle on Saturday, defeating them by 7 goals to 1. In the first half Y.M.C.A. dominated the play, the half time score being 4-0. Thistle played with more vigour in the second half and their efforts were rewarded when Campbell goaled, though Y.M.C.A. notched three more to make their total seven. The teams were: — Y.M.C.A.—Kirby, Smalley, Clarke, Easterbrook, Hobern, Black, Dowling, J. Du Feu, O. Du Feu, A. Du Feu, Ellwood. Thistle: Knight, Cuthbert (2), Fergusson, Sexton, Smith, Bothwell, Sannazarro, Ricketts, Campbell, Webby. From the kick off by Thistle the game began sensationally. Ellwood received the ball and sent a pass to A. Du Feu, who goaled in the first minute. Y.M.C.A. 1, Thistle 0. Soon after Thistle attacked, but Clarke cleared, play being carried to Thistle’s circle, where a Y.M.C.A. forward snicked the ball into the net. Y.M.C.A. 2, Thistle 0.

Play was very fast at this stage, both lines of forwards carrying the ball the length of the field. Campbell was playing' a good game for Thistle, while M. Cuthbert also made a good run, his shot just missing. The Du Feu brothers were combining well, and Y.M.C.A. made repeated assaults on Thistle’s line, which culminated in O. Du Feu goaling with a fine shot. Y.M.C.A. 3, Thistle 0. Y.M.C.A. continued to attack, but Thistle were defending stoutly. At one stage Campbell ran determinedly, transferring to Fergusson, who put in a hard shot which Kirby was lucky to save. Y.M.C.A. however were not to be denied and pressed strongly. The ball was sent to O. Du Feu, who dribbled through cleverly, and catching Webby out of position, lie put in an easy one. Y.M.C.A. 4, Thistle 0. The first half ended with Thistle attacking. On resumption Thistle pressed hotly, Fergusson transferring to Cuthbert, who shot, but Kirby fisted out. Soon after Knight also put in a good run for Thistle, but he lost the ball to Smalley. Hobern and Smalley were prominent for Y.M.C.A., while Campbell was the mainstay ot Thistle’s defence. Y.M.C.A. gradually worked the play to Thistle’s end of the field, and Ellwood shot Webby fisted out but O. Du Feu was handy and slammed the ball into the net irom three yards out. Y.M.C.A. 5, Thistle 0. For the next ten minutes, play was very even, and though Thistle were making determined efforts to score, Y.M.C.A. were always successful in repelling their attacks, Bothwell and M. Cuthbert being outstanding. Y.M.C.A’s. sixth goal came when Ellwood ran strongly down the left wing and put in a high shot out of'Webby’s reach. Y.M.C.A. G, Thistle 0. Shortly after Ellwood again goaled for Y.M.C.A. Thistle’s solitary point came when Campbell, who had come near to scoring on several occasions, carried the ball into Y.M.C.A’s circle, and slammed a terrific shot into the net, the game ending with the score, Y.M.C.A. 7, Thistle 1. Mr J. Guy was the referee.

Celtic and Athletic met on No. 1 ground, and after an excellent game Ceitic prevailed by 3 goals to 1.