ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21409, 10 August 1931, Page 2

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

LEADING TEAMS DEFEATED SEACLIFF AND MAORI HIIA EQUAL The results of the two games played at Logan Park on Saturday provided the unexpected and quite alters the position ot the premiership, which has only another round to be played. High School Boys were very much off their usual game when they met Northern, losing two valuable points which, following the defeat of the leading team. Maori Hill, by Mosgiel, deprives them of all chances of holding the Fletcher Cup for 1931. In the Maori Hill - Mosgiel game the former had an opportunity of securing the lead in the second'--half with a penalty, but M'Dougall made two worn derful saves, and from this point onward Mosgiel held the game in hand. By defeating Technical, Seacliff drew level with Maori Hill, and the premiership now lies between these teams. The results of the games are:— . Northern .... 2 H.S. Old Boys . 1 Mosgiel ...... 4 Maori Hill .... 1 Seacliff ...... 5 Technical .... 4 Port Chalmers . 5 Mornington .. 1

POSITIONS OF TEAMS

The following table gives the relative positions of the teams in the First Grade:

Goals Cup

MOSGIEL v. MAORI HILL

At Logan Park Maori Hill suffered its second reverse this season in the Fletcher Cup competition,' Mosgiel’s half-backs and forwards dominating the play in tue ■ second ..half. Without the services of ] Balk (owing to illness), who distinguished himself for Otago last week against Wellington, the Hill attack was seriously handicapped, and the loss of the cup points after leading in the competition for most of the season is likely co lose it the premiership. Facing a slight breeze, Maori Hill kicked off, Mosgiel being the first to got within striking distance when Wills saved a hot shot from White. Forcing play by the Hill halves, Brown essayed a long drive. M'Dougall cleared, but further pressure by the Hill forwards saw Sutcliffe shoot over and Steven repulse Carso. Taylor miskicked a long clearance, Whyte smartly sent Gorrie away on the right, ,the winger’s parting shot being cleared by Wills, but Moore secured and drove the ball into the net. Mosgiel 1, Hill nil. A Hill advance was short-lived, and Taylor again missed the ball, allowing the Mosgiel forwards to break through, and only fine goal-keeping by Wills saved the situation. Taylor sent the leather upfield, and passing play between Carse and Haldyne enabled the latter to slip the ball past M'Dougall from the winger. One all. Play was fast, both sides defending well, but Hill were showing to better advantage. Hill were penalised for foul charging and from the free kick C. Skinner received and crossed to the centre, Brown saving by dropping back. In an attack Carse beat Steven for the bad. but was unable to place past M'Dougall, who also turned over the bar a fine shot from the same player shortly afterwards. O’Rorke, playing left wing for Mosgiel, was troubling the opposition,- and a concerted attack ended in Gorrie’s shot rebounding off Wills, and Moore, t following up smartly, handled the ball into the net, the free kick bringing relief. Again Porter, Whyte, and Gorrie were prominent, Bayne repulsing the movement, and good heading work on Hill’s left was nullified by Fraser’s poor shooting. Play continued up and down field, Haldyr.e sending a good shot across Mosgiel’s goal. M'Dougall was twice called upon to dear his lines, and at the other end following Porter’s opening-up play, Whyte hit the outside of the net with a good atempt. Wilson, Hill’s outside left, was playing a solid game, and giving Haldyne a pass, M'Dougall punched out the latter’s shot, - a free kick bringing relief to the defenders. From the kick Moore received and sent out to O’Rorke, who slipped past Taylor to send in a swerving shot which hit the upright, and Bayne cleared. Play was in midfield when half time sounded, the honours of the spell being fairly even.

The second spell opened with bright play, a 'Mosgiel attack being repulsed by Taylor, and Thompson sent his\right-wing away, a fine cross by Carse b6ing headed outside by Sutcliffe. Hill still pressed, and Haldyne missed a fine chance by being to© slow. Whyte was opening up Tie play for Mosgiel, but Brown was proving effective" in breaking up the attacks. Hill’s halves were forcing the play, and. following an attack on the right, Mosgiel suffered a penalty shot. MTDougall made a great;,save from Taylor’s “spot” kick, and neatly deflected Butcli£fe’s > return shot over the bar as well. Mosgiel repulsed the corner kick, and O’Rorke attacked on the left, being awarded a_ free kick for tripping. The ball was nicely placed to goal, and in the resultant melee, Brown stopped a phot with his hands, the refer, e awarding a penalty goal, Mosgiel 2, Maori Hill 1. Both sides were swinging the ball about, making the play fast and interesting, but Mosgiel’s halves and forwards were showing to better advantage. Taylor, Hill’s right-back, was defending more safely than in the first spell, and repeatedly blocked MosgieTs advances. Both rides forced corners, Mosgiel making better use of their’s, Moore scoring with a header which gave Wills no chance. Mosgiel 3, Maori Hilt 1. In an effort to make up leeway. Hill attacked strongly, Brown and Oliver being prominent. Fraser twice kicked past, and MDougalj safely dealt with a further shot. Hard up-and-down play saw Bayne miss-kick to Oorrie, the latter placing to goal for Moore to pilot the ball through Wills legs. Mosgiel 4, Hill 1. Stevens showed coolness in dealing with the Hill forward movements on the right and sending his forwards away, good combined work ending in Whyte beading past. From the goal kick the ball passed along the UiU forward line. Carse finally shooting over. Brown was feeling the effects of an injury received in the half, and, although Thompson and Wilson continued to do good work, the Mosgiel forwards dominated the play. Good .defence on the part of Taylor and Wills averted further goals. In the final stages Maori Hill made several break-aways. and, although the forwards got past the backs /bn occasions, M'Dougall was always m position to clear, and the game ended: Mosgiel f g° a . ls - Maori Hill .. -- -• 1 goal.

NORTHERN v. H.S. OLD BOYS

Northern kicked off and made play to Old Boys’ end, where Hall saved from Riach. Chapman secured and save ms forwards a chance, .and Wallace save away a corner. Nothing came from it. Midfield play followed and Smith brooke through but shot over. Play hovered around Old Boys’ territory and Halpwas called on to save several times. From a breakaway Chapman secured and tested Hall, who saved well. Again Old Boys attacked and Groves shot over. Thomson bad a Rood chapce at the other end. hut Hall saved. Old Boys’ halves were playing well, but the forwards could do nothing right. Groves broke through and passed to Cameron, but he shot into Hall’s' hands, and a good chance was lost. Northern were playing nicely, ,aiicl Ihomson was keeping Old Boys’s backs busy, and a good run by Faithful saw Thomson head over from the cross. Shortly afterwards a penalty for hands against Boyd was awarded Northern, but Thomshot grazed the bar. Northern continued to press and Riach missed some nice chances from a breakaway. Latimer had a shot, but it went wide. The first half ended in a goalless draw. The second spell opened well, and Boyd shot over. From the kick Sutherland secured and passed to Faithful,, who centred nicely, but Duncan relieved. Play slackened down, but Northern continued to press, and Hall ran out to save from Smith, and before he returned Thomson sent in a long shot to score for Northern. Old Boys transferred play, and Hamilton shot wide. Thomson broke through and nearly had another goal,

ud shortly afterwards headed over from centre ,by Faithful. Perry secured, nd a shot from well out beat Hall all he way. Northern 2, Old Boys nil. Vood secured but ran too far down beare centring, but Coats cleared. Old !oys returned and again Woods broke lirough, but Hall saved. From a corner Irovea scored with a good shot. , Northrn 2, Old Boys 1. This livened things p and Old Boys returned to attack. Dunan and Chapman carried the ball well own, but Wallace kicked oyer for a orner. Nothing came from it, and the ame ended shortly with play in midfield, lesult: Northern 2 goals. H.S. Old Boys .. .. 1 goal. PORT CHALMERS v. MORNINGTON Mornington attacked from the kick-ofi n the game against Port Chalmers, Donddson sending past. At the other end Johntone relieved danger from Ives, and after he. visiting centre had attempted to go hrough on his own, Connolly opened the coring for Mornington, behting Camp, n goal, with a good low shot. Morningon 1, Port nil. Following the kick-off; >es, on the Port right wing, drove into ;oal, Lowden clearing, and Hall had a ;ood drive at goal, but Camp proved sate.' V fine combined movement by the Mornngton van compelled Camp to go on his mees to save from Young. The home ;eam now took a turn at attacking, Evans lending out nicely to Ives, whose cross ,vas well cleared by Haldane. At Ports md, Donaldson dribbled past the yiackfl, Jamp effecting a lucky save. Couper md Ives, with a combined effort, took alay towards Oastler’s charge, but the ormer shot wildly when well placed. Madigan had a fine shot from well out, Dastler saving by tipping over the bar. Connolly was most unlucky with a ®plenlid shot that hit the crossbar. Rapidly :ransferring play, Ives neatly tricked Johnstone, but Lowden saved the eituation, and sending well down, Camp had to leave goal to clear ffom Dona dson. Ihe Port custodian saved at point-blank range from Young, and following a couple D f strong attacks by the Green and White forwards, Monti sent across to Ivee. Madigan secured the latter’s return, and levelled the scores with a neat effort, i ort 1, Mornington 1. Following another strong Port attack, Johnstone, sent well down, and Connolly hit the upright. N Exceptionally fast end to end play saw Madigan dribble through, followed by Monti putting his side in the lead mm i low drive. Port 2, Mornington ly Mornington had several likely attacks, but M'Sloy and Ives were both safe in the Port defence. Connolly missed almost on the gbal line, and the same p ayer followed with a fine shot from well out, his effort going narrowly past. Fleming bad a good attempt to level the scores, but Camp was again m position. Halt tim was called with the score; Port 2, Mornington 1. .... C 2. After the spell, play was still very fast Moon and Hall repulsed a couple of Port rushes. The former swung the ball over to Young, Camp coming out to clear. A lob from Hall was fisted out by the Port goalie. The centre-half received the rebound, but drove outside. A free .kick for an infringement by Fleming e P O ‘ a likely score. Immediately atterwaids, Holden met a cross from Couper, and with a splendidly-judged shot, put his side further ahead. Port 3, Mornington 1. Encouraged by this success, the home team again increased their lead, Monti being the scorer. Port 4, Mornington 1. Undismayed, the visiting yan attacked. and after Young and Fleming had narrovly missed scoring, the former tricked Hutchison and brought Camp to the ground to save. Nice combined play by the P6it forwards ended with Couper shooting oyer Madigan outwitted’ Lowden, and Oastler was lucky m saving at the foofc of T ,“,| upright, at the expense of a corner. 1 oi t almost had aether goal from a goalmouth scramble, and after Hall bad cleared a corner kick by Ives, Madigan made Port’s goal tally five by beating Oastler with a fast ground shot. Fort 5, Mornington 1. Moon attempted to g through Port’s defence, but lyes was again t6o safe. The Port custodiamdealt with a good shot from Young, and had, also to get down to a drive from Moon. Mornington launched another ineffectual attack when the final whistle sounded, the, game ending: Port Chalmers ..,, ,5 goals. „ . Mornington .. .. .. •• 1 goal. /Mr J. Morwood was referee. SEACLIFF v. TECHNICAL v At the Oval Seacliff had a arrow win over Technical, the scores being five goals to four, after the former were leading in the first half by four goals to ml, M'Lean netting all the goals. Bartlett opened the scoring for Technical in the second half. M'Cormack increasing Seacliff’s tally with another, and Parsons and Bartlett and Arrmshaw followed with one each for Technical, SECOND (jIRADE. Tramways 5, H. 5.0.8. nil. Roslyn-Wakari 1, Technical Old Boys nil. THIRD GRADE. Leith A 3, H. 5.0.8. nil. / FIFTH GRADE. Mornington 2, Normal 1. Technical A 2, Mosgiel 2. Northern 2, Technical B 1. IN OTHER CENTRES (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND. Celtic 2, Ponsonby nil. Trarrmrewa 4, Y.M.C.A. 2. Thistle 5, North Shore 1. ' Onehunga 2, New Accord 1. WELLINGTON. First Division. Seatoun 3, Hospital 3. 1 Marist 5, Diamonds 2. Petone 6, Waterside 1. AULD MEMORIAL CUP. Thistle 4. W.Y.M.I. 1. CHATHAM CUP MATCH. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 8. Nomads 1 defeated Dobson (West Coast) nil.

P. W. , L. D. F. A. Pts. Maori Hill .. 13 9 2 2 37 18 20 Seacliff .. .. 13 9 2 2 47 21 20 H.S. Old Boys 13 9 3 1 42 33 19 Mosgiel .. 13 8 3 2 35 24 18 Northern . .. 12 3 6 3 21 27 9 Technical 12 4 8 — 19 35 8 Mornington .. 13 2 11 — 26 42 4 Pt. Chalmers 13 2 11 — 21 48 4