FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLX, Issue 8166, 18 August 1887, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

AUCKLAND v. CANTERBURY. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) . Auckland, August 17. The interprovlnoial football match, Canterbury v, Auckland, took place to-day at Potter’s paddock, Epsom. The weather was beautifully fine, and there were about 8000 people present. The ground was in excellent condition, and the game throughout was a first-class one, some excellent play being shown on both sides. The new method of scoring was adopted, a goal counting three points, whilst a try one point. Francis having won the toss for Canterbury, elected to kick from the northern end of the ground, from which direction a slight wind was blowing. Precisely at 3 o’clock Arneil kicked off for Auckland, and from a rush forward Wooller got a mark off one of the Canterbury men, and Lusk took, a place kick, but it was stopped, and no goal followed ; the ball being smartly returned by Donnelly, was stopped by A. Braund. After a succession of scrums, the ball was passed to Madigan, who got in, but the umpire disallowed the try. Some good play followed, and Wilson kicked the leather into Whiteside’s hands, and the Fonsonby orack ran in at the corner post, and, amid loud cheers, scored a try—first bloodfor Auckland. Arneil took the kick at goal, but was unsuccessful. The Canterbury skipper kicked out again, and from a throw in Donnelly got a mark from a knock on, and punted down the centre, when Arneil returned smartly, which Roberts caught and claimed a mark, punting into touch about the centre flag. Shortly after this Lusk forced down for Auckland. Shortly after Braund got a mark, which Allardyce returned, and Lusk kicked on, striking the Red forwards. After numerous scrums Francis got the ball from a short pass by Sutherland out of a loose scrum, and the Canterbury captain made a clever sharp pot, sending the ball well between the goal posts from about the 25 line, making first score for the Southerners amid great cheering. Further packing followed, until Roberts sent the oval out at the centre flag. Shortly afterward Donnelly got a mark, from which Wilson took a place kick from near the touch-line, but nothing resulted, save a force-down. Arneil kicked out, and loose play followed, Beswick getting a good run, which Elliott stopped. Shortly after this Elliott rushed over the line, making Auckland’s second score, amid vociferous applause. Leokie was entrusted with the kick at goal, and made a good attempt, but failed, and time was then called. In the second spell Bean kicked off for Canterbury against the wind, and Wooller returned with a flue punt. Wilson kicking into touch, 1 a scrum followed, and then Lindsay, Conway, and Whiteside made a fine passing run, the latter taking the ball to Canterbury’s twenty-five flag, where Donnelly npset him. Some loose play followed with abont equal advantage to eaoh side, the Canterbury forwards working well. P. Connor made a good rush when the ball was again thrown in, and Allardyce returned it, but was collared. After some packed play, Brannd . secured another mark, punting well down. The ball being well returned, further loose play ensued, and Beswick and Hornet each made fine rushes, but were stopped. Moir secured a mark, but Wilson’s place-kick was unsuccessful. After more play of a give-and-take character, Francis made a low pot at goal. Canterbury now forcing down, the excitement was very great, for only a few minutes remained, and Auckland was one point behind. From a piece of fine play Con way secured the ball, and made a very determined rah, bat finding himself obstructed; passed to Whiteside, who missed it, when Conway again secured the ball, and with a dashing run carried it over the boundary-line, falling on the ball, and secured the third try for Auckland amidst great cheering. Lusk took the place-kick, but no goal resulted. The scores were now equal, and play .was of an unimportant character until time was called a few minutes later. Both teams were entertained at dinner in the evening. The football match between the Newtown and Terraco schools for the Poneke football was played yesterday afternoon, and ended in adraw. This is the second draw between these schools. The Epuni and St Patrick’s College will play off their draw on Saturday at Newtown Park.'