ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18294, 11 July 1921, Page 7

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. FIRST GRADE, The following table shows the relative positions of the First Grade teams to date :—■ i, *-> d -3 u 's: c. .2 8 2 oeg, a P< |s' J p O O “ O Mornington 11 C 2 3 20 18 !•'» •XortluTii 10 5 2 II 18 8 I*l nl.l Boys u s a, a ao 20 13 •Kaitangata 10 G li 1 22 I) 13 Maori Jlill 11 4 0 2 10 21 10 Southern 11 1 7 IS 20 8 t Mount Zion II 2 5 4 12 23 8 Y.M.C.A 11 1 0 4 7 21 C • Northern pnri* KaitnngiUa match to be played later on. t Mount Zion wen by default against Y.M.C.A. KAITANGATA v; OLD BOYS. The return match was played at Culling Bark before a fair crowd, and resulted in Kaitangata reversing; their previous defeat earlier in the season. Allan, who stood down !a.st week owing'to injuries, turned nut for Old Boys. Play for the most part was evenly contested, but it was not until the second spell was well advanced, when the game was bright and spirited, that the spectators were roused to enthusiasm. The opening exchanges went to Kaitangata, a corner kick proving resultless and a centra by Rarity being dealt with by Deaker (Old Boys’ custodian). M'Auley relieved an attack by Old Boys headed by Haxraway, and the game see-sawed back and forwards. Deaker got well down to stop a hot shot by M'Cioy and Gould completed the clearance Both Dunn and Rarity were playing fftiely. , From a centre by the former, Leaker failed to gather up a hot shot and M'CJoy netted by fast following up. Kaitangata 1, Old Boys nil. Deaker safely fielded several long shots at goal and Allan breaking up a Kaitangata attack sent Gregory oIF, but Howie disposed of the danger. Old Boys made little use of their loft wing who had the assistance of a cross wind to send the ball to the goal mouth. Gregory missed a golden chance by weak shooting from Abernethy’s centre from the right wing. A series of attacks by Kaitangata were unavailing, causing their “Charlie Chaplain” barracker to make loud complaint. A strong shot by Fraser was Old Boys’ first good effort at scoring, but Thomson was safe in goal. Old Boys forced several corners, from one of which Thomson made a fine save from a likely goal. Play now became more interesting and a fine shot by Dunn was well stopped by Deaker. At halftime Kailangata were leading with one goal. Commencing the second spell, play was even, each side attacking in turn and forcing rosultless corners. Old Boys forced the game and a foul against Kaitangata placed them in a scoring position, which was not availed of. A fine solo effort by Dunn on the right finished with a hot shot at Old Boys’ goal, but Deaker saved Splendidly. Further attacks by I>unn and Munsey were frustrated by Allan and Deaker. M’Cauley, who had played consistently throughout, repeatedly held up Old Boys’ attacks. In fact it was the solid defence of both teams that kept the forwards of either side from getting into striking position. A great rush by Old Boys penned the visitors in their goal-mouth, and a miss by Richardson, enabled Logan to equalise the scores with a close shot. Strenuous play followed the kick off, Kaitangata pressing Old Boys, but Allan was prominent in relieving the pressure. Eventually Dunn shot from the line, Doaker’s clearance being weak, and a corner resulted from which Munsey scored with a shot to the corner of the net. Kaitangata 2 goals, Old Boys 1. Old Boys made repeated efforts to score, but their play lacked cohesion. Clarke was not playing his usual nippy game at. centre. Towards the close, play was fast and interesting. Old Boys having slightly the better of it. Allan took a hand on the attack and forced a corner, but the ball was kicked over and their last chance of equalising the scores was missed. Mr M’Callum controlled the game which ended :

Kaitangata 2 goals. Old Boys 1 goal. MORNINGTON v. SOUTHERN

Tiho return match between these teams was also played at Culling Park, Mornington proving the winners for the second time, but by a lesser margin of goals than in the first encounter. The game was not productive of good football play on the whole being very tame. Scott, Southern’s goalkeeper, played his usual fine game, but he made a mistake in coming out of goal to intercept Catto’s shot, which gave Mornington its lead. Mornington kicked off facing the bowling green end, and uneventful play followed, both teams having a even share of the play. Hanlon attempted a long shot which went wide. Following several throw-ins, Mornington hung round Southern’s goal, and poor clearing by the backs, gave Stanley an opening, and ho beat Scott with a good one. Mornington 1 goal. Southern nil. Southern wore pressing the hill team, but few attempts got within striking distance of the goal, Blackwood playing a good smothering game. A nicely hooked centre by Edwards was safely dealt with by Scott, Mornington’s goalkeeper. Catto, who does not appear at home in the position of centre, had a long shot which Scott cleared, but Stevens returned and a corner was forced without result. At half-time Mornington had a lead of one goal. Mornington made the pace at the start of the second spell, principally by individual efforls. Scott saved a well-directed shot by Catto. play being returned to Mornington’s territory, where Edwards missed an opening by kicking over. Trevathan was playing a steady defensive game for Southern. and Scott,- in goal, saved a couple of likely chances. Southern narrowly missed scoring, a fast shot by Hanlin struck the cross-bar, and rebounded into play. From a thrown down, the ball was kicked towards Southern’s goal, and Trevathan missed badly. Scott came out of goal in an endeavour to save the situation, but Catto beat him for the ball and shot high into the net. Mornington 2, Southern nil. Southern forwards rushed the ball to Mornington’s goal, where a scramble ensued, the ball being eventually kicked against the upright, and cleared by the defending backs. Southern came away again, Banwell being prominent in pushing his way through the opposing backs and boating Scott in goal. Mornington 2, Southern 1. Alternate attacks by both sides failed to prpducc further goals, and the game, controlled by Mr Pollock, ended: — Mornington 2 goals. Southern 1 goal. MOUNT ZION v.- SOUTHERN.

Y.M.C.A. were unable to fulfil their engagement to play at Ka.it,angata, and the match therefore goes to Moknt Zion by default. MAORI HILL v. NORTHERN.

This match was played on the Gardens Ground, there being a large attendance of spectators. In the first round, Northern defeated Maori Hill by 2 goals to nil, but this time Maori Hill gamed a victory. Maori Hill won the toss and elected to play down the hill with tho slight wind. Right from the start both teams settled down and it was evident that tho game was to be a good encounter. Dryden, at centre half, received tho leather, and sent it out to O’Brien, whoso shot, however, was well saved by Garrick, and finally cleared by Bonnie. Bennie’s kick let Jeffries, on the right wing, away, and he sent in a shot, but Dunn, who was playing a safe game, saved. Give and take play followed for some time and good defence by both teams’ backs was an outstanding feature, both Bennie (Maori Hill) and Coates (Northern) clearing some likely looking rushes by tho opposing forwards. Ruddiman now sot tho forward line in motion, and as a result of a fast passing rush, Brundell sent in a furious shot which was fisted over the bar by Garrick. The corner kick was well cleared by Wallace. Northern was striving hard to score and making strenuous attacks on the Maroon’s goal, but the Hill’s hacks wore equal to the occasion. Turner then obtained possession and sent well into tho Northern backs, and Balk raced in and shot hard, but Dunn brought off a magnificent save. Half-time was then called, neither side having registered a score.

On resuming, the Maori Hill forwards commenced one of their short passing rushes, and Fraser sent in a hot shot from a very difficult angle. This shot was fisted out by Dunn, but Prvcle's return shot went'outside the post. Northern (beu transferred the ball io the Maroons’ territory. where it remained for about ]0 minutes, Ruddiman, Urvden. and Brundell keening the Maori Hill defence busy, but without result. -Maori Hill then took possession of the leather, end Wallace cleared to Fraser, who bad a lovely solo run un the field, but stumbled Just at the crit'Val moment, the shot being a feeble oho. However, the rest of the forwards were scon at. the gn(d-mo"tb and Dunn was penalised for carrying the ball. Turner took n,o kirk five vards out. and niece,] to Falk, who scored wbh a hcautif"' header Maori H'll 1. Northern 0. Plan now livened np "reatlv. Northern striving to ennali’se Then awarded ft f rce kick nrncticallv on the Hill goal line, but Wallace cleaned and Fencer took the hall well un the ficM. and Dunn was called cm fn s--e sevc’-al h—t shots, which he did admirably. The final stages of the game wero

very exciting, Northern striving to stave off defeat. The Maori Hill team was on top form to a man and played a hard and fast game from start to finish. An outstanding feature of the game was the brilliant combination of the Maroons’ back division. It oan safely be said that this was the hardest and most interesting game seen this season. Result: — Maori Hill 1 goal. Northern Nil. Mr Smith was referee. SCHOOLS. Christian Brothers B 5 goals beat High. School nil. Christian Brothers O 2 goals beat Mornington 1. Christian Brothers D 1 gool drew with Musselburgh 1. Christian Brothers E 3 goals beat Fairfield 2. Ravensboume ♦ goals defeated Mom* ington nil. WELLINGTON BEATS WANGANUI. (Per United Press Association,)' WANGANUI, July 9. An Association football match for the Brown Shield, between Wanganui and Wellington representatives, was played to-day in fine weather, before an attendance of about 5000 spectators. The opening stages were fast and open. Wanganui was the first to score, Cooper centring for Mitchell to head tho ball through. Shortly before halftime Campbell scored for tne visitors. Wellington had the best of the second half, and showed fine combination. As the outcome of systematic attack, Cussaclc scored for Wellington, and the game ended: Wellington 2, Wanganui 1. The team wort of Wellington was superior to that of Wanganui, hut the defence of the latter was good, otherwise tho score would have been larger.