ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20799, 19 August 1929, Page 14

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

THE CHATHAM CUP. JSJ.-C SOUTH ISLAND FINAL. SEACLIFF DEFEATS THISTLE. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 17. In the South Island final of the Chatham Cup Seacliff met Thistle at English Park. Thistle won the toss. Seacliff kicked off against the wind and sun. The first few minutes wore fast and even, and tfien M'Lachlan (Seacliff) sent across a dangerous high shot, but Gwillam cleared. Thistle forced play, and for a' period had Seacliff defending hard. A. Sutherland (Thistle) had a shot, but the ball grazed the bar. Hooper (Seacliff centre) gained possession, and dribbled about 50 yards, but spoiled his effort by a poor shot at goal. G. Walker (Thistle) had a shot, and Jackson went full out for a great save. Thistle continued topress, and D. Sutherland sent to G. Walker, who had another shot. The Seacjiff custodian, Jackson, fumbled, and Trotter (Thistle centre) narrowly missed scoring. Seacliff s speed took Thistle by surprise, but the southerners were stiii more bewildered by Thistles scientific short passing. Later G. Walker and M Lachlan were cautioned by the referee. Play continued to centre about the Dunedin team’s goal mouth, and Trotter sent in a hard shot, which missed bv inches. On resuming Seacliff carried play to the Hustle goal month, where ploy remained for a period. Later Thistle was awarded u third attempt, and Trotter headed the ball over the bar. Following u period of even_ play M'Cormack (Seacliff) made a brilliant zig-zag run, but his shot went over the bar. IV. Dick (Thistle) had a shot from well out, and was unlucky not to scorm the ball bouncing on the crossbar. There was no score at time, and under the Chatham Cup rules a half-hour’s extra time was commenced. Within two minutes of time M'Cormack sent to Hooper, who kicked the only goal of the match. Seacliff i r, o ,i Thistle Xil KNOCK-OUT SEMI-FINAL. Ihe semi-final of the knock-out competition took place on Saturday, two matches being played at Logan Park, Ihcrc was a fair attendance, and the ground was in splendid order. In the first match between Maori Hill and i.M.C.A., the former displayed the better football, and won by three goals to 011C i' /’h e ,second game, between Northern and Mosgie), provided a more Interesting game, both sides having a fair share of the play, Northern showed better finish than the country team, and the result, a drawn game of one goal each, was mainlv due to the fine goalkeeping of M‘Dongall, for Mosgiel, who made many remarkable saves during the game. A replay will be necessary, and the winners will meet Maori Hill in the final.

MAORI HILL v. Y.M.C.A. ,* n between Y.M.C.A. and Mnon Kill, the Y.M.C.A. team kicked off A\ith the sun behind it. It ■vvas eurlv on attack, a shot by Bridges forcing Ca'llagi,al? i to rt^ ve . ;nvay a corner kick, from which O Korko sent in a fine cross which Callaghan cleared. Hill sent play bark, when a couple of corner kicks proved without avail. After a quiet spell of piny Balk crossed nicely to the centre, but Carse missed, and good defence by iaylor and Macphcrson cent Hill back. Brown and Morris were safe, and following a run of midfield play. Balk made a good run. Cope cleared the centre, and Callaghan was twice called on to save fiom Welch and Macphcrson. Y.M.C.A kept Hill hemmed, but its passing was slow, and their finishing play weak Toll°' v ‘" s , a a^ ae . k Gorrie sent the ball to goal, where Ostler turned it over the bar for a, corner. From the kick Steel netted with the Y.M.CI.A. defence in a oSI- * Ma ?, ri Hill , 1 > Y.M.C.A. nil. .• I a,adf ; a ? ood run on the left jvmg, boating Morris and crossing to goal. awlv 8 r' 1 c, . eared ’ , aTld liis left inng rtsfSVS? iSrto'ihnft® '""f's, beMB I- *•* L r LL,A .V alld Dou S all . sending i“ p , as Gai-se. the .centre scored with a Kpod drive. Maori Hill 3. Y.M C \ nil Following a shot by O’Rorke. Ravno gave bv COr ShorHv k ’ r i w , hich O’Rorke sent n>. bhoitly after a long cross bv the HHer’s Tf en ’- ,p by Moorc > the ' V\fr a h r* Jus i sklI }’nung over the bar. i.M.C.A. livened up just before half time and a good passing movement by Macnherton’onm»ore'fa,?fl Brid g es forced Callaghan n J? * Bavc ' Pla y '"’as in mid-aclf-.Trkell ka R time was called. , t]l ° resumption, of play, neither i mi , ,ch dash * nto the game, vxrn * k ? d . a . Seed opportunity for 1 ..U.C.A., but shot outside, and Brown essayed a long drive for Hill, which OstVArrY ed ' i u .‘? win , g - a corner kick to X. which the defence cleared Ostler was called upon to save a couple of fro™ Ba, k- Then a determined rush by the Y.M.C.A. forwards was frustrated in time by Moms clearing from Welch, and bteel. at the other end, narrowly nnssuig scoring from a clearance bv Tavlor - O Koike was prominent for Y.M.C.A. on the left, but the kicking of the inside men was poor, although Welch had bad luck with a shot after taking the ball well down field. Following a spoil of quiet even play, Bridges, on the Y.M.C.A.’s I ,■ *v ~P 1?P C, 1 a cross a good centre, from which Welch beat Callaghan. Maori Hill 3. Y.M.C.A. 1. Hill appeared to take the game quietly, although Gorrie tested Ostler on one occasion, but found the latter safe. Good play by the Y.M.C.A. forwards gave Bridges possession, a long shot being turned over the bar by Callaghan tor an abortive corner; Taylor and Macpherson T\-ere promhieut in relieving a nkely attack from Curse, and Cole sent Ijjj left Ming away, Wcleh crossing to -Wlarlane, whoso shot went over. With , to go y.M.CA. continued to have the better of the play, Haldano, VVGich, and 0 Korke showing nice combination, l)iit Hill’s defence was sound few ■ shots reaching the goal. In the last stages Maori Hill, combining bettor, look charge of the play, Taylor and the Macpherson being prominent in defence for Y. The Hill forwards were unable to increase the score, and although Hill had a penalty awarded it, Balk’s kick wont over the top. Y.M.C.A. broke away just on time, Callaghan saving two' shots, winch, however, had little sting behind them A pretty piece of play by Haldane, Welch, and O’Rorke was under way when time was railed. Mr F. G. Smith was referee. Result: — Maori Hill 3 goals. Y.M.C.A 1 goal. NORTHERN v. MOSGIEL.

Mosgiel kicked off, facing a strong sun, Northern's halves repulsed the advance, the forward line took play to Mosgiel’s goak Warnoek shooting outside, i Keen midfield play followed until Hanlin ! made a good opening for C. Skinner, the Mosgiel winger, driving a low one jnst outside of the upright. Baird received a kirk on the leg, and changed positions with Thomson, who was playing left fullA spell of fpiiet play was relieved by Young neatly beating Trevathan and crossing to goal, whore Warnoek s shot from dose in hit the cross bar and bounced into the net. Northern .1. Mosaic! nil. Up and down play followed. I’. Skinner, with a good cross, gave Middlemass a chance to head into goal, but M'Quarrie saved. Hughes again bent his man, and sent the ball to goal. Warnoek failing with his shot. M‘Cloy cleared well downfield. M'Quarrie fielded M'Dowall's attempt to goal, and a shot from Stevens which followed, brought a corner kick 6ft' Coates, which was without advantage. Following a good shot by Warnoek which went over, Hanlin sent np to C. Skinner, the centre being headed over the bar by White. Mosgiel was having the beet of the play, but from a long clearance by Thomson, who had again taken up the fullback position. Faithful caught the Mosgiel backs out of position. His parting shot, however, was sent weakly into goal, M'DongQll clearing without difficulty. I* iiithfiil mnflc nice play .'igaln on the left, crossing well to coal. Trovathan’s clearance went to MTfugh, who shot over. Thomson was prominent in checking MosgieTs right wing, and Faithful with another piece of bright play, gave Warnoek chance, hut the centre again missed. Northern's half line was displaying smart

tackling, and play was mostly confined to Mosgicl’s area for a time. M'Dougall and M'Cloy, however, defended well. A miskick by Trevathan gave M'Dougall trouble in clearing, the goalie nipping the ball from Warnock s toe, and the ball going over for a goal kick. R. Skinner received and sent well down to M'Dowall. who raced towards goal. Coatee tackled him, and Mosgiel was awarded a penalty kick for a trip. Stevens gave M'Qnarrio no chance with a fine drive to the corner of the net, making the scores one all. Northern made p«ay lively from the restart, forcing a corner kick following which M'Dougall brought off a remarkably fine save from a shot by Baird. A promising attack opened up by Stevens for Mosgiel, who was playing a great game, was held up for a doubtful off side. Northern forced a corner kick from the free kick, when M'Dougall again saved well. Coates held up a Mosgiel advance, but the forwards again broke through for Stevens to place ovqr. White was showing good play, and receiving a clearance from M'Dougall, sent M'Dowall away on the right, a corner resulting without advantage. Just on half time Northern attacked with determination. and although faulty clearances by the Mosgiel rearguard gave the former opportunities, M'Dougall was equal to all attempts to goal, and the spell ended with honours even. On resuming, play moved from end to end, both sides showing poor direction in their shooting. Mosgiel players nullified their efforts on attack through waiting on the ball, and the Northern defence was cutting in on the passes. Stevens made a timely save in front of goal, but Baird and M'Hugh returned play, to find Stevens again in position, and the hall was sent to Northern’s goal, where M'Dowall, with a good chance, shot outside. Sutherland, Northern’s left-half, received a kick on the head, and was carried off, but returned within a few minutes. Fast up and down play, in which the big kicks of the backs predominated, ended in Mosgiel making a corner hick. Northern’s goal 'had an anxious moment or two until R. Skinner sent over. M'Hugh v*as always prominent with good opouing-up play, but Northern's forward movements were frustrated by the opposition. particularly M'Cloy and Stevens. Haulin, for Mosgiel, spoilt good play bv holding on ton long, and Coates sent well down for M'Dougall to save from both Warnock and Sutherland. Following a corner to Northern, which was without advantage, C. Skinner made pretty play and opened well out to M'Dowall, when another doubtful offside relieved a serious position for Northern as both backs were on the other side of the field. Up and down play continued, with Mosgiel doing better. M'Dowall, with a good cross from Hardin's pass, saw Middleman head over. Trevathan, at the other end,gave away a corner to save from Warnock, the kick across being neatly punched out by MDougall. From a throw-in Haulm received, and beating a couple of opponents with clever ball control, sent m a great shot which M'Quarrie did well ?“V\ Northern now made play lively, Faithful whipping the ball smartly to goal, where M'Dougall saved Warnock’s sliot. J.rcvnthan was sent off the field at this stage for arguing with the referee. Thomson and Coates were holding up the Mosgiel attacks, but a corner to Mosgiel bad iSortnern in trouble, tbs ball bancrius around the goal until Stevens placed ? ver - Stevens showed nice play in beating M Hugh and sending out to M'Dowall ‘he right, the latter shooting over. JLl'om the goal kick Perry transferred to Vvaniock. who went down the centre to test M Dougall with a low, hard drive without avail. Good combined plav between C. Skinner, M'Dowall. and HanJin ended in a fast-running shot just skimming oyer the bar. The rest of the spell was mostly in favour of Northern, but the solid defence of E. Skinner (who had dropped back to Trcvathan’a position), MCloy, and Stevens kept it in check, and the game, controlled by Mr J. Moorwood. ended: ort, ? c . rn 1 goal. 1 goal.

NORTH ISLAND FINAL. AUCKLAND DEFEATS WELLINGTON (Per United Press Association.) ti v n. AUCKLAND, August 17. Ihe North Island final of the Chatham „, up ,Association football competition, played, at Blandford Park to-day, resulted YM r r A m mv S ,i• (Auak, . and ) defeating Y.JI.C.A. (Wellington) by two goals to one. The ground was firm, and some brilliant play was witnessed. Wellington, by means of good concerted play between the halves and the forwards scored the first goal, MLeod netting. There was no alteration m the score at half time Tramways swung into action in great style in the second spell, Spencer scoring from nn opening made by Spong. Later MacGirr was penalised for hands, and Spencer scored again for Tramways, Stratton ( tramways) was ordered off following a mix up m midfield. B MANAWATU DEFEATS WANGANUI. (Per United Press Association.) vt , WANGANUI, August ]B. jlanawatu defeated Wanganui by io goals to 5. WELLINGTON COMPETITION. (Per United Press Association.) lv August 17. Diamonds 2, H.M.S. Dunedin 2. Institute 5* Waterside 2. Petone 3, Hospital 3.