ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20621, 21 July 1930, Page 13

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

AUCKLAND COMPETITION.

CELTIC'S SURPRISE WIN.

Y.M.C.A. STILL UNBEATEN. 'Hie Auckland Football Association's senior grade championship was resumed on Saturday, only three games being played owing to the inability of Tramways lu field a side. Some good football was witnessed at lil.mdford Park, where Y.M.C.A. gained an easy win over Corinthians in if 10 curtain-raiser game, while Celtic snalched u narrow victory from Punsollby in the principal fixture. Onehunga played a drawn game at Walker Park a/ier an "interesting contest. Following were the results:— Celtic. 3, Ponsonby, 2. Y.M.C.A. 7, Corinthians, 2. Onehunpi, 2, Manurewa, 2. The following table shows the positions of the teams: — Goals. Cli. P. W. L. I). P. A. pts. Y.M.C.A. . . JO 8 ii 38 14 JK Celtic . . JO 0 3 1 22 JO i 3 Tramways .. i) 0 3 Ponsonby . . 10 5 3 2 30 J8 12 Corintliiuns ..10 3 7 Thistle . . 9 3 ft Onehunga . . 10 2 0 2 M 25 G Miinuruva . . J0 2 7 J. 20 33 5 CELTIC'S FINE FORM. PONSONBY JUST BEATEN. Celtic showed fine staying powers in the closing stuges of tlie match against Pounoniiy, aim snatched a popular victory. Ponsonby went to the foro in the early exchanges, with a series o£ incisive raids which had the Celtic defences troubled. Hull almost let his sido in for a couple of goals through faulty handling, but the danger was finally averted and the Hunter brothers led Celtic in a, pretty movement which reduced the Ponsonby defence to ribborw, and A. Hunter crossed for Jerrim to move in opportunely and net. Celtic did not hold its advantage for long, for Ponsonby became more determined in its efforts, und Stewart battled his w/iy through and scored with a fine shot. The remaining play to half-time was even, both sides nearly scoring on several occasions. The score at half-time was: Ponsonby, 1; Celtic, J. A faster pace was set in the second spell, Celtic showing the better combination". Several easy scoring chances came its way but poor anticipation by Gavan and G. Hunfer nullified the opportunities. Ponsonby, although slightly overshadowed, kept pegging away, and Sims received on the left flank to make his run and cross to Stewart, who netted with a rising shot. Brilliant work in the Ponsonby citadel by Surtees was all that saved Ponsonby when the eager Celtic forwards surged around (he goalmouth. Its persistence met with a Hist reward, A Hunter giving Jerrim an opportunity to goal from close quarters. Celtic scored again shortly afterwards, Jerrim ngiiin netting after collecting a rebound from the goalie, but for some. unaccountable reason ho was ruled ofTside. However, a penalty-kick for Celtic, netted by Kay, gave it the victory just before time, the final scores being: Celtic. 3; PonKonby, 2.

Y.M.C.A. STILL UNBEATEN. EASY WIN OVER CORINTHIANS. Attractive footbi.ll was witnessed in tlie i:amo between Y.M.C.A. and Corinthians, although the contest was rntlier one-sided in favour of t!i<; former team. Corinthians started off with its customary dash, only to bo repulsed and seo the Y.M.C.A. forwards swinging into attacking formation. Clin liners and Otter tested Lyon, who fielded cleanly. Corinthians retaliated strongly and Hilton almost broke through. A penalty fo Y.M.C.A. was unproductive, but Humphreys and Thonic:-. both scored' shortly afterwards, ctiviug Y.M.C.A. a good lead. Hilton scoued for Corinthians after a sharp offensive, but Humphreys and Thornes added two more goals for Y.M.C.A. before the spell ended with the scores: Y.M.C.A., 4; Corinthian", 3.

Corinthians was seen to advantage on resuming, and Hillinrd liad to keep alert to prevent a goal. Woods and Dawson cprnbined well, but strong defensive work by Mowiit saw the °iege lifted. Chalmers, -of Y.M.C.A., wan ordered off for disputing the referee's decision, but although one short Y.M.C.A still maintained a firm grin on the game. Jny scored for Y.M.C.A, only to >spo Hilton emulate at the other end. Otter nnd Thornes also registered ns a result of strong Y.M.C.A. attacks, the finul score reading: Y.M.C.A., 7; Corinthians, 2.

A DRAWN GAME. MAN'UREWA AND ONEHUNGA. There wan liHle between Mannrowa and Onehunga in their game ut Walker Park, tho final result, a draw, being a, fair indication of the piny. Tho game opened with midfield play until Manurewa found its feet, and marshalled forces in a. strong attack on Onelmnga's coal. Anderson raced down tho light flnnk and crossed to H. Donaldson, who put Manurewa in the lead. Good work by Zuill prevented Manurewa from 6coring agum, and then Onehunga, hovered into the picture with several spasmodic rushes. Gill opened up play for Scholes on the Oneliunsa left flank, and tho wine man ran through to ecoro with a good filiot. Just before the interval Moon cave Onehunga the lead, making tho score: Oiielimiga, 2, Manurewa, 1. • Good, fast, football was witnessed in the early exchanges of the second half, tlio ball flashing from ono end to the other ns each side gained a temperoray advantage. Onehunga was move precise in its movements find had its opponents bottled up lor a period. Manurewa retaliated strongly, however, and on a dangerous raid. Jackson socurcd and beat Zuill with 3 last ground shot. With Manurewa playing nt " ie ' C 'V of its form it seemed that nothing could save Onehunga. but fine work bv Zuill in poal pulled his side out of several dangerous situations. Tho game ended with the score: Onehunga. 2 ; Manurewa, 2. LOWER GRADE RESULTS. Senior Grade B.—New Accord, 2. Newmarket, I; Rangers, 3, Xorthcotc, 0, Ivorth Shore, 4, Tamuki, 0. Second Grade.—Glen Innea 3. Abels. 1: Y.M.C.A., 3. Mount Albert, 0. , . ~ Fourth Grade.—All Saints lost by default to Onehung l *; Tiunaki, 3, !North Shore, Y.M.C.A., 4, Comrades A, 1. , Fifth Grade.—Belmont B. 2, St John s, 0; Metro.-College, 2. Y.M.C.A. A, 2: Comrades A, 2, Carlton, 2; Y.M.C.A. C lost by default to Onehunga. Sixth Grade.—Belmont B. 7, Y.M.C.A. B. 1. Tamaki, 2, Onehunga, 2; Comrades A. 0' Y.M.C.A.. 0: Y.M.C.A. 0 lost by default to Comrades B; Metro.-Collego lost by default to Carlton , Seventh tliiide.— North Shore B. 2. Carlton B, 0: Y.M.C.A. A. 1, Comrades A, 1: Belmont B, 3, Comrades C, 0.

CHATHAM CUP FIXTURE.

RESULT AT WAXGANUI.

[llV 'X F.1.1'0 IIAI'H. —I'ItESS ASSOCIATION'.] WANGANUI, Sunday.

11l 11,0 Chatham Cftp elimination match yesterday Kempthorne-Prossers (Wftnganui), defeated St, Andrew's (Palmerston North) by 3 ponls to 0. The winners thus qualified to plav Pctono at Wellington nest Saturday, to decide who shall piny Tvaunvuys (Aucklandj in tliu Norlh Island final. MATCHES AT CIIRISTCHURCH. [in - ITXEGUAI'U. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCIIURCH. Saturday. Association matches played ftt Christchurch to-day resultedßangers, 2, v. Nomads, 1: Western. v. Thistle, 2; Technical, 3. v. Stunner, 0. SOUTH AUCKLAND FIXTURES. [BY TI'XECRAI'II.—-OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON. Sunday. In the South Auckland Association fixtures yesterday Hamilton y.M.C.A.. ».. ocfeated Huntly. 1; Thistle. 8. defeated Rotowuro. 2: Huntly. «. defeated 1 ossiblca. 0.