ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20087, 2 May 1927, Page 12

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. DIVISION I. Northern -.- • 3 Technical College .. v. 0 H.S. Old Boys 2 Y.M.C.A 1 Maori Hill .. 3 Mornington .. 0 Southern .. .. 3 Seacliff .. >• 3 The following table gives the positions of teams in Division 1: —

NORTHERN v. TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

Upwards of 200 spectators witnessed the game at Culling Park between Northern and Technical. Some good play was shown, but on the whole neither side excelled in combination play, and the result Went in favour of the more experienced Northern team by three goals to nil.

Northern kicked off, and Secular sent M'Tavish away. The latter, going through the defence, failed to get past Holden, who saved well. A couple of sorties by Technical were repulsed by Coates and Cherry, and M'Lean and M'Cormack, working together, took play to Technical territory, -where a shot from the lino by M'Lean was saved by Holden. Witchal was prominent foV Technical, the forward movement ending in M'Quarrie punching the ball clear, A further attack by Morrow and Middlemas saw the latter’s centre missed by the inside men. Northern were making little headway against the defence of the Technical backs, and Coates was forced to kick over to avert an attack by the opposing vanguard. A poor clearance by M'Donald, Technical’s right back, gave Munsie 'possesion, and his centre into goal was partially cleared by Holden, allowing M’Cormack neatly to hook the ball through. Northern 1, Technical nil. Technical continued to hold the upper hand, but poor placing and wild kicking spoilt their chances, and M'Quarrie and Coates cleared the attacks. Northern returned play, and a fine centre to goal by M’Dowcll was mulled by Holden and M'Cormack tapped the ball into th» net. Tho referee ruled him offside, and the goal was disallowed. Hector was playing solidly at right half for Technical, and, along with Morrow, sent his forwards away on the right, M'Quarrie having difficulty in clearing the resultant shot. Play moved up and down. Munsie drove hard oh one occasion, but Morrow blocked the shot, oad a Technical rush brought M'Quarrie out of goal to save. Play was quiet, neither side showing to advantage. A good clearance by Cherry allowed M'Tavish and M'Cormack away, but Morrow again frustrated the attack. Towards the end of the spell Northern were having the best of the plav. Secular, with a good control of the play, kept his forwards well supplied with the ball. Holden missed a cross to goal, but retrieved himself later by saving a close shot from M'Cormack. A free-kick to Technical brought relief, and M'Quarrie was called upon to clear, and further nice play by Hector and Witchall saw the latter’s header into goal tipped over the bar by M'Quarrie, Half-time was called without further change in the score. Resuming in the second half, Northern showed better play, and a good run by M'Dowall on the right, who crossed to M’Lcan, ended in the latter’s shot striking the upright. The defence cleared the danger, and determined attacks by Technical, following good play by Hector and Batchelor on the right, wore unavailing against tho Black and Whites’ defence, which also disposed of a couple of crosses from Middloniass, At tho other end, Holden cleared a shot from Munsie by throwing himself at tho ball and beating M'Tavish, who had come up smartly. Midfield play followed, and the forwards on either side passing without direction allowed the bocks to hold the play. Cherry headed over a shot, and the corner-kick was hotly contested, but Technical were too slow in their shooting. A series or attacks followed from the Black and Whites, Holden clearing a shot by M'Dowall, and, M'Hugh placing the ball in front of goal, Holden again saved brilliantly by diving for tho ball. A pass by M'Cormack was taken up by M'Lean, who placed high into goal, whore Holden was charged, and, missing tho ball, it found tho net. A doubtful goal which gave Northern a lead of two goals. _ Shortly after the restart M'Lean got in front of goal with only Holden to beat, but shot into the goalie’s hands. Northern continued to have the better of the play, which was without interest, little combination being in evidence. Technical s defence was hard pressed, and the few attempts of their forwards to break through wore cut short by Secular, Coates, and Cherry, who wore very sure. Munsie took the ball through and passed into goal. Holden, failing to hold the ball, M'Tavish touch it into the net. Northern 5, Technical nil Hector and Batchelor werd prominent in & final effort for Technical. and from a nice cross by the former, Witchall, with a neat header, just failed to net. Time was called shortly after, and the game, controlled by Mr Sudden, ended: Northern Technical NiL MAORI HILL v. MORNINGTON. Tho match between Maori Hill and Mornington. played on Prospect Park, attracted a few spectators. Balk won the toss, and M'Gregor started the attack, but Hill soon took a hand, and Proctor, Hill’s centre, brought Harborae, Mornington’s custodian, to his knees with a fast one. Even play followed till Balk broke away on the wing,' but Braithwaite relieved with a strong kick. Hill still kept up the pressure, but Braithwaite was sound. Mornington set up an attack, but nothing eventuated, the forwards being very slow. Hill returned to the attack, and Balk sent across a fine ball, which Proctor headed into Harborne’s arras. Morris missed a good chance from a cross by Balk. Mornington, who were playing with 10 men until Liddle came on as a back, commenced an offensive, but good work by Johnstone, Hill’s right back, saved the situation several times. Shots by Balk and Carso followed without succesj. Vnew, Mornlngton’s wing, broke away and looked dangerous until Johnstone relieved with a strong kick. L. Johnston started Mornington’s forwards going, but the shooting was very weak. Lowden failed to take a good chance from L. Johnston Hill forced the first corner, but Braithwaite cleared strongly, and Proctor missed by inches with a header. Halttime was called, neither side having scored. From the kick-off Hill rushbd play to Mornington’s goal, and Proctor drew the defence and gave to Carse, who made no mistake, Maori Hill 1, Mornington nil. Mornington attacked from the kick-ott, but Calligan was safe. Agncw broke away for Mornington, but his centre went astrav. Uninteresting play followed, during which Hill had slightly the better of the exchanges. Mornington eventually forced the play to the Hill mid, and Callaghan made a good save. The play became very indifferent at this stage, both teams seeming to tire. At length Dickison broke awav on the Hill wing and sent across for Carso to score his second goal. Maori Hill 2, Mornington ml. irom the kick-off Hill pressed again, and Proctor gave Carse another chance, which the player accepted, bringing the total to three, and thus scoring the hat trick. Shortly after time was called, and a very poor game, controlled by Sir Budge, ended. Maori Hill 3 goals. Mornington Ail.

SEACLIFF v. NORTHERN. The first “Banner” game to bo played on the Hospital Ground this season took place on Saturday afternoon, the Southern team meeting Seacliff. , „ .._ The visitors won the toss and Seacliff kicked off. Even play marked tho opening, a shot by Hooper being well stopped by Graham, who shortly after was forced to concede two corners to the homo forwards but without result. Southern returned to midfield to see the ball placed well forward again bv Cooper, but Hooper shot wide. Even play again followed, the ball passing rapidly up and down the ground, Anderson, showing sound defence for Searliff by repeatedly relieving with long kicking. Southern, however, gradually became the dominant tide, Davidscn testing Rivers with a hard shot, while Jones and Liodlc, in the front line, frequently led attacks’ on tho home defence. From a corner Donnelly opened (he score for (ho visitors. Southern 1, Seacliff nil. Almost immediately after Rivers was again called upon to save a hot shot hy Canuck, and though Bailey and Wright relieved, by a good' run, I lie ball was yuickly returned

and Garrick getting possession, passed to Jones, who netted smsxtly. Southern 2 goals, Seacliff nib Baillie, who was working bard, again got the ball away, and in combination with Weight, took it well down on the left. With a fine cross shot high up in the corner of the net, the homo account was opened. Southern 2 goals. Seacliff 1 goal. They looked like equalising the score shortly after, but rlooper handled, and Donnelly, getting possession from the free kick, worked down, and with a pass to Garrick enabled this player to add the third goal for tho visitors. Southern 3 goals, Seacliff 1 goal. after halftime was called. Southern having had the best of the spell, which was marked by an unwonted lack of combination amongst the home team. , On resuming Seacliff at once infused greater life into their play, and but for the lack of combination already noted- should certainly have been in a winning position. Poor shooting was also conspicuous, but the bringing of Cooper up to bis usual position of centre-half added strength to the attack. The visitors’ back division, however, showed sound defence, Graham, in goal, repeatedly saving in fine style. At length a free kick by Rogers wont to Wright, who netted quickly. Southern 5 goals, Seacliff 2 goals. Seacliff continued to dominate the play. Baillie, Cooper, and Anderson being conspicuous. The I®; 8 "* named put the ball well up and enabled Hooper at length to equalise the scores. ' Seacliff 3 goals, Southern 3 goals. Keen, and more even play, followed, with Seacliff usually pressing, but no further score resulted, ana an interesting game, controlled by Mr F. Smith, ended in a draw, Seacliff 5 goals Southern - 5 goal® OTAGO HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS v. Y.M.C.A. On Oval No. 1 tho High School Old Boys were hard presed to .snatch a- one goal victory from the Y.M.C.A. The ground was in good condition and overhead conditions were favourable for the game. High School kicked off, Y.M.C.A. facing a tricky breeze. Blues pressed, and Latimer s shot forced Law, in goal for Y.M.C.A., to concede a corner. Hard kicking by both teams moved play up and down the field. By clever combination Old Boys temporarily held the’ upper hand, and Macpherson shone in frustrating dangerous moves by Old Boys’ fast inside men. Tho Cullen Brothers made ground till Gould cleared. Y M.C.A attacked, but Chapman came through with the ball and Duncan and Latimer carried on. Law caused anxiety to Y.M.C.A. by a weak clearance. J. Cullen. right wing, made a good run, and Caskie gave a corner to clear. Forward combination by both sides made tho play fast, and only sound defence by Stubbs, Taylor, Macpherson and Burkett for Y.M.C.A. ond Dickson, Gould and Prydo for Old Boys kept tho goal mouths clear. Douglas placed between Y.M.C.A. defence, but Latimer was slow in taking the opportunity and Haldane cleared —a close call. Macpherson gave Doig an opportunity to pass O'Rorke, who placed outside after a clever run. Duncan sent in a good corner kick, but Stubbs cleared from the ruck. Pickorell shone out in taking the ball from Burkett and tho Cullens and his clearance was accepted by Latimer, who drove hard, but Law was safe. Blues pressed and Law had to execute a brilliant save from Latimer. Play was fast end Y.M.C.A. were hard pressed. At last Old Boys were rewarded for, from a clever forward movement, M'Mullan goaled with a hard drive which struck the upright and glanced in. Old Boys 1, Y.M.C.A. nil. From the kickoff Y.M.C.A. pressed, and from a melee in the penalty area Doig shot weakly* and Caskie cleared by throwing tho ball from behind him—a faulty save. Half-time come with the Rods in their opponents’ territory. On the of play Old Boys attacked, but determined defence shifted play and Doig just missed with a low shot. H. Cullen, playing a fine game at inside right, passed to Macpherson, who shot just outside. From a thrown-down H. Cullen placed to Whyte, who scored a great goal with a first- timer. Old Boys 1, Y.M.C.A. 1. Play became fast and exciting both sides striving for supremacy. Y.M.C.A. were having the better of tho exchange, and Caskie again figured in a weak clearance by throwing tho ball wildly behind him. Duncajj shifted play and Law had to push his shot over the line. Tho Cullen Bros, took control and from H. Collins (centre) Whyte made A valiant attempt to head in. Old Boys retaliated but Taylor was playing a splendid game at right back for Y.M.C.A. Again Whyte essayed a header from a well placed screw by J. Cullen. Tho Blues, who were slowly reproducing the first spell form, took charge but shots by Latimer, Patrick and M'Mullon were fruitless. Again Whyte shone in a first timer shot, but ha tho ball and a good chance was lost. Doig, centre for Y.M.C.A;. was handicapped by an injury, and Whyte played centre. From. a determined Blue onslaught Duncan opened play for M'Mullan and Patrick, the last named snapping up a weak clearance to score. Old Boys 2, Y.M.C.A. 1. With time close Y.M.C.A. tried hard to equalise but Pryde and Caskie defended strongly. Latimer shone in neat footwork and Taylor had to break up a dangerous Blue advance Y.M.C.A. pressed two corners, but Caskie cleared well on both occasions. The Reds continued on attack till time was called. Mr F. Woodhouso controlled tho game. Result; Otago High School Old Boys 2 goals Y.M.C.A 1 DIVISION rr. Mornington S, High School Old Boys L Maori Hill 5, Y.M.C.A._ niL Ravensbourne. 6, Technical Old Boys L Northern 3, Post and Telegraph nil. THIRD GRADE. Maori Hill 2, Southern A 1. Old Boys B 4, Southern B 1. Port 3, High School Old Boys 2. Northern B 3, Technical Old Boys 2. FOURTH GRADE. Southern 5, High School B nil. High School A 7, Mornington 4. fifth GRADE. Technical College 7, High School B nil. High School A 13, Mornington nil. Southern 5, High School C nil. AUCKLAND MATCHES. (Pbb United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, April 30. North Shore 5, Northcote 1. Thistle 4, Ponsonby 3. Tramways 5, Navy 2. Y.M.O.A. 3, Onehunga 1. WELLINGTON CONTESTS. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 1. Y.M.O.A. 4 beat Institute I. Porirua Hospital 4 beat Brooklyn Seatoun 3 beat Marjst 1. The Diamonds v. Thistle match was not played. COMPETITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH. April 30. St. Albans 2, New Brighton 1. Nomads 4, Villa nil. Western 2, Technical 1. Thistle 2, Kaiapoi 2.

P. W. L. Goals. D. For Agst. Cup Pts. O.H.S. Old Boys 2 2 0 0 8 2 4 Maori Hill 2 1 0 1 6 3 3 Northern 2 1 0 1 6 3 3 Y.M.C.A. 2 1 1 0 3 2 2 Technical 2 1 1 0 3 6 2 Southern 2 0 I 1 5 6 1 SeaclifI .. 2 0 1 1 4 9 1 Mornington 2 0 2 0 0 15 0