NEW ZEALAND'S FOOTBALL TEAM.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13096, 8 February 1906, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND'S FOOTBALL TEAM.

THE LAST MATCH. ' TRIUMPHAL JOURNEY TO LONDON* By Telegraph Press Association Copyright. (Rpceivt;J February 7, 8.50 p.m.) Svn.vKY, February 7. The Daily Mail says the New Zealandort concluded the- most triumphant, football tour on record with the Swansea, match. The All Blacks" began the attack, but Owens, with a magnificent kick to over half-way, relieved, end the Swansea forwards took up the attack. The ball coming from tho loose crimes picked up 15yds from the line, and after a grand effort he got over' between Wallace and McGregor with atreal excellent try, but the kick went wi<sa.J The visitors had an excellent chance to equity liso through Thomson, but lie tailed to taka it iu the most unaccountable manner. Til a Swansea forwards were doing splendidly, and were aided by the backs, who kicked really well against a strong wind, only to find Wallace send them back with splendid kicks into touch.

From a flying kick Wallace received at about the 40yds' mark, and coolly dropped a grand goal with, the left foot. This clever movement was deservedly applaud There were two star artists in the match, Wallace for the winners, and Scrim as to* the losers. Wallace was a treat to watch, his fielding and touch-kicking being perfect, while the dropped goal was worth going milts to see.

The New Zealanders- had a triumphal journey to London. Cheering crowds assembled at nearly every station, while a(J Faddington there was a spontaneous well come. All the porters and others on duty ranged up on the platform and greeted thaf team with cheer on cheer.