SATURDAY’S SOCCER

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12146, 25 May 1925, Page 9

SATURDAY’S SOCCER

MARIST WIN'AT HOSPITAL LEAGUE LEADERS STILL UNBEATEN WANDERERS RECORD A WIN The going was very heavy for Saturday’s games on ail /"grounds except Association Park, which is one of the quickest drying giounds in the city, and for that reason the more worth putting into decent order.' Y.M.O.A. maintained an unbeaten record, defeating Diamonds 3—o; Marist did well to win at Porirua against Hospital; Wanderers defeated Waterside, and Institute, minus two of their best men, did not do at all badly to make a draw with Thistle. RESULTS IN BRIEF FIRST DIVISION. Institute 1, Thistle 1. Y.M.C.A. 3, Diamonds 0. Scottish Wanderers 3, Waterside I. Marist 2, Hospital 1. __ SECOND DIVISION? Brooklyn 4, Welgasco 2.' Y.M.C.A. (B) 1, Y.M.C.A. (Q 3. Johnsonville 4, Swifts 0.

Y.M. STILL UNBEATEN

DIAMOND FORWARDS FAIL DEFENSIVE TACTICS POOR. ' Diamonds gave a poor exhibition on Saturday against Y.M.C.A.—the poorest this season: and although attacking in the early stages the forwards were unable to finish off their work, and Dickinson was an absolute failure. The wingers came to light on many occasions, but only on a few occasions did they come anywhere near scoring. The defence of the blacks was poor also, even allowing for tbe tact that Guest was limping for most of the game; but ee and Hearne njiskicked several times right in front ot goal, placing their citadel in danger. The game was delayed 10 minutes by the preceding game, with the result that the final few minutes were played in semi-darkness. It was not the first time this had happened, and it is time that earlier starts were made in any case. Campbell kicked oil, but Diamonds’ right-winger, Bolt, a good lad, soon became prominent, and he and Stocks rushed McGirr, who miskioked and gave a corner. Stocks headed the flag kick by the post. 'Nicolle developed a sprint down the right wing, but the centre went begging, and the opposing, right wing bored in again, J. McLeod receiving from Bolt, but Atkinson hustled him him off and cleared. Dickinson essayed a long shot, which Ives fisted away; but Dickinson followed up smartly, only to get on the wrong side of the upright. After this the Diamonds' centre-for-ward went right off. McArthur made a grand try to open Y.M.’s account from 3<i yards out, but Cutter did his job well. Dempster foroed n corner off the goalie, and. Nicolle tried Cutter again, and a few, seconds later Eton rushed in and scored Y.M.C A. 1, Dia'monds 0. Prince was playing a sound game at right back for Y.M.C.A., as was McArthur at half, Nicolle. on the right wing, was fast, and put tn some good run 3, hut cbd nof study his inside men sufficiently, Dying "to shoot when ho should have passed. He needs to develop the team spirit. Just before. *he interval Nicolle dropped a shot right ncioss the goal mouth. Cuttor nartiallv saved, diverting the ball to Oil? other wing, and ran out to clear from Ballard. The latter gave « lovely overhead kick, Campbell was close in, and headed through before Cutter could get hack to his charge. The second spell had been going some minutes, with little combination on either side, when Hearne came in "ontact with McArthur nnrl wns injured. The new rule provides that piny must not ston until the ball goes out of play, hut the referee forgot it •for the moment and delayed the game for a moment ufitil Hearne recovered. FT\ then suddenly remembered iho mile. Y.M. dominated the piny in tbe second snell. diamonds getting to close quarters bn*'' through a breakaway; hut, even then the forwards were unable to pursue any advantage. A Y.M.C.A. nlaver pushed Hearne in the back and wa» penalised, and Hearne tr'"d Tves out ”- ; +h a fine free kVk at 30 vsrds. Tbe goalie tinned over the ton. and the corner was safelv negotiated. Campbell hit tbe crossbar, and Dempster failed at -lose quarters: but a minute or two before tbe finish beat Cutter with a hard, risin" shot, whieh the bad light made it'difficult to see. V.M.C.A. thus won 3—o. Tbe Y.M.C.A. forwards should be combining better than they did. and Diamonds will have to do better at eentre-ferward :p tbev are going to got, goals. "Why not give Stocks or Dariels a trial at the no c ition? Mr C. F. Ward was the referee.

FAST AND EXCITING

MARIST BEAT HOSPITAL A SPLENDID CONTEST. After a splendid contest at Porirua on Saturday Marist defeated the Hospital team by two goals to one. The game was exceptionally fast, and it was not until the last minute, when great excitement prevailed . that a decision was reached. The teams were as follow: Marist.—Hicken. Fitzgerald, H. Rudolph, A. Rudolph, Thomas, Burke, Barton, McElligutt, Costello, Cudby, Johns. | Hospital.—Porteous, Gibbs, Thompson, Eastwood, McKee. Simon, Hughes, McDonald. Mullins, • Dick, Lambert. Referee: Mr A. E. Wells. The ground, although slightly greasy in places, was in splendid condition, and from the kick-off Hospital made the pace. Good shots at goal by Hughes and McDonald saw Hicken clear in fine style, and the Marist defence was proving equal to the persistent attacks of the home team. Fitzgerald, H. Rudolph and Thomas were showing fine form, and were successful in keeping thenopponents at hay. Hicken was again called on to stop shots by Hughes and Dick, and punched the hall back into midfield. Marist then began to assert themselves, and the forwards were soon on the attack. Barton. McElligoU, and Cudhy took the hall up the field, spff Porteous was called upon to save to .hard shots. The game wps now very, fast, and the ball travelled up and down the field at a fast rate. Halftime came with no score on either side. In the second half, after a brief Hospital attack, Cudby and Barton put in a spectacular run. but the shooting was wide. Then tbe Hospital forwards

retailiated. and alter"''a fine" piece ol play McKee found the not.,. Hospital t, Marist 0. Exciting play followed, and both keepers were kept busy in turn. Then Cudby sent in a fast ground shot which gave Porteous no chance. Hospital 1. Marist 1. Just on time Hospital were placed in difficulties after they had had a spell on the attack and Costello found the net. The game ended: Marist 2, Hospital 1. THISTLE - v. INSTITUTE A DRAWN GAME IMPROVED FORM SHOWN. Thistle is exhibiting a marked improvement in form every week, and m the match against Institute at Newtown Park on Saturday the “blues” put up what many considered to l n: their best effort to date. Institute, in spite of the set-back sustained by the loss of Jeffrey and N. Smith, both of whom broke a leg on the field, proved doughty and worthy opponents and certainly gave Thistle “a good go for it,” staving off defeat by securing the equalising goal shortly before the final whistle blew. The final score, one all, does not indicate the true strength of the teams which tried conclusions on Saturday, and in the second half particularly, Institute were niostly on the defensive and only saved defeat by virtue of tbs brilliant play ot their custodian, Caulton. who lime and again rushed out and cleared or in the alternative fisted the leather over the bar or past the posts. The opining stages of the game saw Thistle Launch vigorous offensive, ana same pretty passing bouts were provided by the “blue” forwards. Institute, however, challenged repeatedly, and the ga-ne for a while was fairly even. Thistle again took the initiative and -roham took charge ot • the ball about midway. He sent across a beautiful fhot to Logan who kicked a straight ball right at the goalie. The elevation was a bit too high, the leather going over ,he top. Thistle continued, the attack but this time Institute, by dixit of stout back play, managed to throw their opponents on the defensive. A fine forward movement initiated by Institute saw Gill, Rusterholtz and Elford well lo the front, but a promising rush was frustrated bv the awarding of free kick tp Thistle, T. Weatherspoon heading the leather into iho net. The rest of the ’’rst spell was fought out without any further score being added. In the second half Thistle were the aggressors and Institute was kept busydefending. It was in these attacks, that Caulton showed up to such advantage, and it is to, him that Institute owes its escape from defeat. Play was evenly distributed nnd the pace was fast for the greater part of the spell. Shortly before the call of time Institute seized an opening which gave G. Bell his chance, and lie took it, sending in a long shot which beat the goalkeeper. Scores now being equal both sides livened up, and a ding dong go resulted for the winning point. Thistle almost broke through and scored, but nothing came of the effort. The game ended soon afterwards with (he scores one all. Mr S. Wilson had charge of the whistle.. OTHER RESULTS JUNIOR. Caledonian 5, Petone 0. THIRDS. South Wellington 8, Seatoun 2. Swifts 2, Lyall Bay 1. j Hutt 2, Island Bay 1. j FOURTH, j Stop Out 1, Swifts 0. ! Wadestown 4, South Wellington 1. j Island Bay 10, Miramar Rangers 0. Y.M.C.A. 2, Seatoun 1. FOURTH B. : Institute 2, Hutt .0. Watcrsiders 3, Miramar Rangers l. Seatoun I, Institute 0. FIFTH. Midland 2, Technical .College 1. St. Peter’s 2, Petone 1. Hutt 8, Y.M.O.A. 0. Diamonds v. Institute.—lnstitute won by defailt. FIFTH B. Stop Out 2, St. Thomas’6 2. SEVENTH A. / Marist 3, Petone 0. RESULTS ELSEWHERE Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, May 24. Old Boys 6, Southern 0; Maori Hill 3, Technical Old Boys 3; Northern 6. Mornington 1; S'eacliff 4.. Mosgiel 0. CHRISTCHURCH, May 24. Association: Lyttelton 2, Thistle 0; Sunnyside 3, Western 0; Nomads 2, Rangers .1. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH WELLINGTON v. CANTERBURY. The following team has been by the first division selectors (Messrs W. Wilson, A. Harding and- A. YVillinrns) to represent Wellington against Canterbury in the game to be played on the lla-sin Tetcrve on June 3rd: Goal: J. Ewing (Y.M.C.A.). Right hack. A. Gibb (Hospital). ! Left- hack: L McGirr (Y.M.C.A.). „ Hk?bt half: N. McArthur (Y.M.C.A ). Centre half: D. McKee (Hospital). Left half . J. Irvine iWaterside). Right wing; A. Moore (Johnsonville). . Inside right: M. McElligott (Marat). Centre-forward: H. Orr (y.M.C.Aj. Inside left: J. Logan (Thistle). Left wing: C. Ballard (Y.M.C.A.). Reserves: J. Guest (Diamond), C. Simons (Hospital), W. Thomas (Mar ist) and M. Wallace .Thistle).

FIVE GOALS TO NIL

ENGLAND HEATS AUSTRALIA SUPERIOR CONDITION TELLS. By Telcarnpli.—Pre«» Assn —Copyright (Received May 24. B.S p.m.) . MELBOURNE, May 24. In dull and showery weather England defeated Australia by 5 goals to nil. ’I hove Was an attendance of 12.000 people. , Play was fairlv even in the first half but England’s superior training gave them an advantage in the closing stages. At half-time England led, 1-0. The scorers were Spencer, Timms. Hannaford, Batten, and Seymour. The Australian goalkeeper, l •Robinson, ppived excellently. Rain affected the play, during the latter part of the match.