ASSOCIATION CUP.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17764, 25 April 1921, Page 5

ASSOCIATION CUP.

HOTSPURS WIN THE FINAL. CLOSELY-CONTESTED GAME. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Reed. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 22. The Association Cup final, played at Stamford Bridge to-day, was won by Tottenham Hotspurs, who defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers by 1 goal to 0. The King and the Duke of York were present, the attendance being estimated at 73,000, despite -the lack of travelling facilities. Members of the Australian cricket team were present as guests of the association. Heavy rain fell prior to the start of the game, flooding the ground, which in parts became in a very bad condition toward the end of the match. Hotspurs all through showed themselves the more skilful side, nevertheless they had to wait- until the s'eeond half for their score. Within eight minutes 0 i the whistle Dimmock, their outside left, registered, with a low well-directed shot from 15 yards* range, the only goal of the match. Their forwards were well together, and the halves were strong, while the backs were always sound. Wolverhampton worked hard, but always were the inferior side.

There was tremendous enthusiasm at the finish, when the King presented the cup. which comes South for the first time in 20 years. The gate Realised £16,256.