SOCCER GAME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23382, 26 June 1939, Page 17

SOCCER GAME

CHATHAM CUP EVENT MATCHES IN SECOND ROUND CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES

Y.M.C.A. maintained its consistent form in recent games by defeating Thistle comfortably in the second round Chatham Cup match, which was the principal attraction at Blandforrl Park. In the other Chatham Cup fixture at Western Springs, Ponsonby proved too experienced for .Metro-College, the young third grade eleven, and won easil v.

A surprise in the championship series xvas Grey Lynn's effort of holding Comrades to a draw at Victoria L'ark, while Kastern Suburbs also gained an unexpected victory in its game against North Shore at St. Keliers. Abels proved too strong for Onehunga at the Domain. Jn a friendly contest at Fowlds Park Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys triumphed over H.M.S. Achilles. Following are the scores: — Chatham Cup.—Y.M.C.A., 2, Thistle, 0; Ponsonby, 5, Metro-College, 0. Championship.—Abels, 5, Onehunga, 3; Suburbs, 6, North Shore, 4; Comrades. Grey lynn, 3. Friendlv Match. —Old Bovs, 8, Achilles; 2.

DRAB EXHIBITION

THISTLE TEAM ELIMINATED Although there were occasional clever movements, play for the most j>arl in the Chatham Clip fixture between Thistle and Y.M.C.A. at Bland ford Park was lifeless, neither side showing any grout degree of skill either on defence or attack, while combination Was sadly lacking. Y.M.C.A. was slightly more impressive than its opponents and deserved to take the honours. Two who did play outstanding games, however, were Morris. Thistle, and Sims, Y.M.C.A., the respective centre-halves. Sims showed his greatest ability on defence, but he also supported his forwards nicely. Morris was the directing force iu the Thistle attack. He spoiled a great deal of his good work, however, by weak shooting when handily placed to score. With Y.M.C.A. almost constantly attacking, Allsopp and Goods,ill, the Thistle fullbacks, were required to perform a great deal of work. Occasionally they were caught out of position, but Appleyard. who played a fine game in goal, covered up their errors. Dean. Wood and Ziebbel showed up spasmodically in the front line, but. owing to poor shooting and a lack of understanding, their efforts were not productive. Hilliard was his usual sure self in the Y.M.C.A. citadel, his determined saving holding Thistle's vnntrnnrd in check. Swift and Moore played fairly well, but were inclined to overkick' their supports. Shaw, Bennett and Burton were the liveliest forwards

Burton and Bennett scored for the winners. Mr. G. C. f\d wards was referee.

EXPERIENCE TELLS

HONOURS TO PONSONBY I It was anticipated that the local semi-final [ of the Chatham Cup competition between Ponsonby and the Metro-College third intermediate side would produce a stirring game and close scoring. However, the younger side, after holding Ponsonby in the first half, faded in the second spell for the latter to win by five clear goals. The Western Springs ground was in good order, but a strong wind spoiled many promising movements. Ponsonby was well served in goal by Warren, who was seen to advantage under pressure. Haggett and Masters stemmed many Metro-College raids, and covered well against the wing to wing attacks. Cleal was the mainstay on defence and attack, showing out with quick recoveries. His powerful drives down the centre in the second half kent his forwards on the attack. His partners in tho middle line, Blackie and Rouse. were seen to advantage in many sound movements. The inside men, Fariian and McCalluiu, worked hard throughout and made many openings for the wings and centre. Inues and Mullano made ground with nice runs down the line. The centre-forward berth was occupied by A. Fl.vger, who kept his position well and worried the defence with aggressive moves and accurate shots. Gordon, in the Metro-College citadel, showed out well under pressure, clearing with coolness and judgment. H. Dallimore and M. Speed stemmed the Ponsonby attacks in the first spell and cleared well upfield, but in the second half found the pressure too much for them to cope with. Turner, in the pivot position, impressed with his distribution of the piay. while his recoveries served the side well. The front line was fast and swung the ball about, but more nse should have been made of the wind, Sutcliffe, at inside-left, being the only one to attempt long drives. Putt and Parkinson combined cleverly on the right, while on the left Hannam and Sutcliffe also had a sound understanding. A. Flyger Innes and Cleal scored for Ponsonby. Mr. R. Webster was referee. j

ABELS SUPERIOR

VICTORY OVER ONEHUNGA

In spite of playing one man short, Abels scored a decisive win over Onehunga at the Domain, under windy conditions which militated against accurate passing. The first half saw Onehunga show out with sound combination, hut ill the second spell the policy of Abels in playing the one-back game caught the Onehunga attack offside many times. Cameron gave a good exhibition in Abels' goal, clearing nicely under pressure and sending the ball well upfield. C. Ekman played the one-back game, shrewdly, his powerful clearing kicks being <vell placed. Sound support was given by Waters, who also distributed the play nicely to his frojit line. His quick recoveries from defence to attack were a feature of the play. Jones hrok« up many attacks and. with Fraser playing deep, maintained contact with the front line. Jack, in the centre, impressed with good distribution of the ball ami accurate shots. James lacked confidence in Onehunga's goal and a lot of extra work was thrown on the fullbacks, Blockley showing out with long clearances. R. Lindsay and Wiseman broke up attacks, but were often caught out of position. Phillips, a promoted junior, filled the position of centre-forward with distinction, and, although at times he had to go back for the ball, maintained his position very well and was always aggressive. The Onehunga vanguard <1 id not appear to have any plan of attack and was inclined In take the ball too far. making the task of Abels defence easier. Fraser K. Ekman 12) and Jack scored for Abels, while Phillips (3) netted for Onehunga. Mr. T. Cnrr was referee.

EXCELLENT DISPLAY

SUBURBS IN FINE FORM

Eastern Suburbs played a really fine game to lower Xorth Shore's colours at St. Heliers. The home team made the most of its opportunities in the first half, and. although North Shore recovered slightly in the second spell, il left its run too late and Eastern Suburbs gained a well-earned victory by six goals to four. Suburbs revealed much superior combination. the whole team working in unison and giving the Xorth Shore defence, which was off colour, a strenuous time Cowie prored an adamant goalkeeper for Suburbs, handling a wide range of shots effectively and using liis weight and height to repulse N'orth Shore raids. In a good defence H. Turner, right-half, was outstanding, his tackling being well-timed and effective, while lie helped his forwards with nicely-placed passes. A brilliant display was given in the forwnrds hy I?. Welch, who led the lino ;uir! secured four of his teaill's jfonls. JlO played right on top of the opposing backs and was quick to snap up a chance. Camming*. too. on the right flank, played impressively, his accurate centres proving valuXor 111 Shore had a new proalkeeper in Ford, who. apart from one or two <*rror=. cave a fairly sonjid display, it. West suffered an injury and was of little nse in the back line, while the burden in the halves was carried by Sale. Lund and Rutherford, the latter a new Xavy player, failed to show the football expected of them. The TTaydon-Sime combination was the most effective linit in (he forward line, although Stevenson. TL "alters and C. Blackie also did well, especially in the second half, when their combination showed improvement. R. Welch M), Williams and Phipps scored for the winners, while Xorth Shore's scorers were Stevenson <:2), Sime and Haydon. Mr. J. C. Sibbin was referee.

POINTS DIVIDED

COMRADES' HALVES WEAK

Grey Lynn surprised by dividing the points with Comrades in an unimpressive game at Victoria Park. Comrades had most, of the territorial advantage, but nullified it by poor positional play. The Grey Lynn front lino kept its position fairly well, its scores coming from breakaways. Tho Comrades halfback lino played too far upfield, theroby withdrawing support from the fullbacks.

Cirimmrr performed well in Orey Lynn's ponl, especially when tinder pressure, while Harlrtip and !. Hrown. alt linutrh forrorl harkon defence, cleared well and eenerally found an unmarked team-mate. The intermediate line led by Brober? performed well, swing:-

ins: the ball Jrora wing to wing and stem; ming many dangerous movements. The wing halves, Miller and B. Grice, although playing deep, intercepted Comrades' passes and kept a fair contact with the front, division, where Bowiner and McLaehlan, the inside forwards, worked hard to feed the rest of the line. S. Brown and Callaghan on the wings were responsible for some nice runs and accurate centres. Yearbury had lillle chanco with the shots which beat him and showed ont with sound clearances. The fullbacks, .Riggans and McIvenna. had a hard task in dealing with the Grey iLynn raids, at times having practically the whole of llieir half of the field to cover. The halfback line, comprising Hn.vward, Jlonten and Fletcher, played too far upfield and crowded the inside forwards. As a defensive unit the line was useless. As a result #hc play of (he wingmen, {Evans and Masters, suffered, and although the Francis brothers and Matthews worked hard, they were forced out of position. Bowmer, G. Grice and Callaghan scored for Grey Lynn, while M. Francis (2) and Matthews netted for Comrades. Mr. A. Firth was referee.

OLD BOYS SUCCESSFUL Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys had an easy win over H.M.S. Achilles in a friendly game nt Fowlds Park, (he final score being K—2. Play was of a fasl and clever nature, bright midfield exchanges being a feature. Goals were, scored for Old Boys by Tt. Colo (3), Xecdhant (2), Patterson 02) and F.vfie. Bryant and Brown netted for the losers.

RESULTS IN OTHER GRADES Second Division.—Mount Albert, -t, Eastern Suburbs, '2; North Shore, S, Abels, 1: Thistle, 1. Ponsonby, 0; Training College, 6, Y.M.C.A. B. 0. Third Division. —Onehunga, 3, Whitcombe and Tombs, 1; Thistle, 2, Comrades, 2; Ponsonby. 3, Training College, 2. Third Grade. —Ponsonby, 3, Training College. 2. Third Intermediate 0 r.-yle.—Comrades A, •1, Comrades B 0; Xorth Shore, 1, Y.M.C.A., 0; Grey Lynn. 3, W.Y.M.T., 1. Fourth Grade. —Comrades, 2, Y.M.C.A., O; Chelsea. 0. Metro College, 0; Xorth Shore A, o. Xorth Shore B. O. Fifth Grade.—Thistle, 10, T.M.C.A. Spurs, 1; Comrades A, 2. Metro College, 0; Eastern Suburbs, 0, Grey Lynn, <">. Sixth Grade.—Xorfh Shore, 2, Thistle, O; Comrades, 'lO, W.Y.MjT., O. Seventh Grade. —Comrades A, <l, Comrades B, 2.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS GAMES Senior Orade. —Auckland, 2. Mount Albert A, n ; Mount Albert "B, 3. Technical, 1. Intermediate Grade.—Takapuna A. 4, Auckland Grammar. 3; Kowhai, Technical B. O; Mount Albert A, 2. Technical A. 2; Otahuhn, 3, Mount Albert C. 0; Mount Albert B, 1. Takapuna B. 0. Junior Grade.—Mount Albert B. 2, Kowliai, 1: Mount Albert A. 3, Auckland Grammar A. Technical College, 4, Mount Albert Grammar, n.

CHATHAM CUP MATCH

WIN FOR WANDERERS

[FROM orR OWN' CORRESPONDENT] HAMILTON, Sunday After extra time had been played, Hamilton Wanderers defeated Rotowaro at Rotowaro vesterdav by four goals to three in the local Chatham Cup competition. Glen Afton beat Huntly Starr by (wo goals to one. In the junior division. Wanderers. 3, beat Rangers, i ; Rovers, 11, beat Glen Afton, o. Plaving in the intermediate grade. Rovers, 2, beat Wanderers, 1, and Technical A, S. brat Technical B, 1.

MANAWATU WINS BROWN SHIELD [by telegraph—own correspondent] WANGAXUI. Sunday The Manawatu Soccer representatives «ucceedc, in a challenge match yesterday for the Brown Shield, defeating Wanganui by seven goals to two.

GAMES IN OTHER CENTRES ['BV TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION"]

Wellington.—Waterside. 1. Swifts. O; Sea touii. I, Diamond. 3; Petone, (>. Technical 2; Marist, r>, Hospital, 2. Christchurch. —Western, 2. Thistle, 1 Nomads. .•», Rangers, 2; Technical, 3, St Albans, O. t Dunedin.—Mosgiel, 5, Seacliff. 1; North ern. 4, Maori Hill, 1; Rosl.vn-Wakari. Technical Old Boys, 3 ; Caversham, 6, Morn ington, 2. ENGLAND WINS AGAIN SOUTH AFRICA OUTCLASSED (Received June 2, r >, .*>.•■> p.m.) DURBAN, .Tune 24 The touring English soccer team defealed South Africa in the second test to-day by eight goals to two. England won the first test by three goals to nil.