THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19748, 22 September 1927, Page 15

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE. Y.M.C.A. DEFEATS TRAMWAYS. SCORE OF TWO GOALS TO NIL. Y.M.C.A. defeated Tramways by b coals to 0 in a championship match at the Outer Domain yesterday afternoon. Both teams were below strength and in ■ the opening stages Y.M.C.A. played with only nine men. Tramways attacked early on the right, but Bach cleared. Bridges and Humphreys were prominent for Y.M.C.A. and Riddolls missed a fine scoring chance. Keeping up the pressure. Y.M.C.A. had the Tramways defence hard pressed. A free-kick was awarded to Y.M.C.A. and Otters drive struck the crossbar. A fine effort by Kiddolls just failed. Batty having to concede a corner. Y.M.C.A. was not to be denied and from the resultant kick Humphries headed through. Tramways retaliated, a clever shot by Spencer almost succeeding. Y.M.C.A. then took up the attack. A shot by Humphries just glazed the upright and a minute later "Batty cleared with little to spare. Strong play by Tinkler put Tramways on the attack and Paton was fortunate in clearing. Half-time was called with the score: — Y.M.C.A., 1; Tramways. 0. Tramways attacked on resuming. Pretty passing between Spencer and Fyfe threatened danger until Otter cleared. From ft free-kick in a good position Spencer's attempt went wide and a determined run by Simm had Paton extended to save a score. Y.M.C.A. carried piay to the Tramways territory, where Bridges neatly beat Watson and gave Batty no chance with a good shot. Tramways made strenuous efforts to reduce the leeway, but the Y.M.C.A. defence was sound and the match ended .with the score:—Y.M.C.A.. Tramways. 0. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' MATCHES. The following primary schools' matches have been arranged for next Tuesday:— Senior Grade.—Knock-out: St. Heliers v. Devonport. Outer Domain No. 1, J. 15 p.m., Mr. Check'; Belmont a bye. Junior Grade.—Knock-out final: Belmont v. Kowhai. Outer Domain No. 2. 3.15 p.m., Mr. Downes. Junior championship: Section B. Onehunsa v. Grey Lynn. Outer Domain No.. 1. 4 p.m.. Mr. Check.