ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21998, 6 July 1933, Page 4

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

By Corner-kick. OTAGO FIXTURE F.A. Trophy.—Otago v. Auckland. Suggested date August 2(5 or September 2. The Chatham Cup match between Maori Hilt and Northern, played at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday, did not come up to expectations. Northern, apart from a short period of the play early in the game, never appeared like winners and were deservedly beaten by 4 goals to 1. The greasy surface and heavy going made good football difficult, but the Maori Hijl players suited their play to the conditions much bettor than their opponents, and the solid play of the rear divisions paved the way for the resultant win. In the previous meeting between the teams Northern made a much better show, but theh the ground conditions suited its speedy players, who were altogether at a loss in Saturday’s heavy going, the two wingers, Connelly and Montgomery, and the inside men, Henderson and Anderson, giving a poor display. M’Hugh at inside right was the only forward to be dangerous; he trapped the greasy ball with excellent precision, but got little support from his partner Connelly on the wing. At centrehalf Perry started off well, cutting in on the opening up moves of the opposition. He gave his own forwards many chances, but the latter were weak in finish, and any shots that reached the goal were safely disposed of by Wills, who gave a very sound display throughout. Sutherland at left halt was the most consistent, but latterly the play of the trio fell away, ami Coats and Ruddiman at back were given a busy time. The former put in some good head work in front of goal, but. his preference to use his right foot in clearing instead of his left resulted in several corners, from one of which Hill scored. In goal Jones did not display his usual activity, making, a misjudgment in endeavouring to field the greasy ball in a high shot, which should nave been deflected over the top, instead of which it slipped through his hands into the net. Since Maori Hill has reverted to keeping its players to the, one position in the team, it has shown improved play, and the two rear divisions, along with Wills in goal, make for a good, solid defence. Brown at centre-half is a big factor in the team’s success, and he was well supported by the wing halves Baird and Dougal. In a corner kick Brown is one of our most dangerous scoring players, and his goal ou Saturday was a welldirected effort. Without a doubt he

should be in the Otago team for the coming trophy match with Auckland. Taylor and Bayne were a fine pair of backs, their kicking of the greasy ball being decidedly clean. M’Cormack at insideright was the brains of the vanguard, whilst Oliver was very effective on the right-wing. Gordon is improving in the centre-forward berth, and puts plenty of sting behind his shots. Although Balk was not over-supplied with the ball, he was always dangerous with hie crossings. His partner, Dalziel, is a grafter from start to finish, but lua roving proclivities debar him from giving his wing man the proper support. The meeting of Mosgiel and Maori Hill in the final for the District on Saturday is being looked forward to with a great deal of interest, and should provide a keen game. In response to a request for information concerning the disposal of the proceeds of Chatham Cup matches, Rule 22 of the competition as laid down by the New Zealand Football Association states: “ The proceeds of all matches, after paying thereout the advertising, ground, and other expenses of the match and approved hotel, saloon steamer fares, and second class railway fares of players of the visiting club, shall be apportioned as follows: —(l)In matches prior to .District matches, 75 per cent, to the affiliated controlling association and 25 per cent, divided amongst competing clubs. (2) In District matches, 45 per cent, to each affiliated controlling association and 10 per cent, divided amongst each club. (3) In semi-finals and finals, 50 per cent, to the N.Z.F.A., 20 per cent, to each affiliated controlling association, and 5 per cent, to each club.” In last Saturday’s match the ground expenses and advertising were more than the gate takings, consequently there was no surplus to be apportioned. FLETCHER CUP The matches in the Fletcher Cup, competition on Saturday provided some interesting results. High School Old Boys’ defeat at the hands of Seacliff was surprising following their fine win over Northern in the previous match. The improvement in the standard of Seacliff’s play lends additional interest to the competition, which lias still a full round of matches to run to be completed. Technical, one of the top teams, had a close game with Port, and only secured full points with one goal difference in the scores. The, positions of the teams in this competition to date are as follows: —

ROSLYN’ v. KAITANGATA This game, played at Kaitangata, did not provide good football. The ground condition was deplorable, the players being hardly able to keep their feet. The play was slightly in Roelyu-Wakari’s favour all through, but had the local team forced matters earlier in the second spell there was a possible chance of their dividing the points. Apart from the first 10 and the last 20 minutes of the game, Kaitangata were never really dangerous. In these stages it held the advantage, and were unlucky not to score on several occasions, For the winners Clarke, in goal, gave a clever exhibition of handling the greasy ball. Ramage and Copland played a sound game, and came out with credit as a last line of defence. All three halves played well, Haldane being the pick, Lennon and M'Calliou ably assisting. L. Agnew (inside-right,) was the best of the forwards, his feeding to centre and wing being pleasing to see. Rutherford, as usual, put in some lovely crosses, which were dangerous, only the mud preventing them from counting. For Kaitangata Johnnie Campbell, the old-time half, played a great game in goal, saving hie charge repeatedly. His stopping of the penalty kick brought welldeserved applause. Kitto did not play his usual game. His partner Thomson was the safest back. J, Middleman was weak at centre-half through lying too far back on defence and failing to support his forwards in attack. Forrester at wing-half played a sound game. The same can be said of _ Sneddon, but this player gave the opposing wing too much scope. Of the forwards Eric Richardson was the pick, and was unlucky to see two great shots strike the upright. Ernie Richardson was prominent on several occasions, but poor shooting for goal spoilt his play. V. Middleman at centre played a serviceable game. He was too selfish at times, as after beating the half-back he should have parted sooner and not allowed himself to be robbed of the ball. The writer was much impressed by the play of Penman. son of “ Cokey,” a former back for Kaitangata. Tins young player knows the game, and at outside-right gave a good account of himself. This was his first senior game, and on his showing he should be an asset to his club in the future. Taking the game all through, Kaitangata were unlucky to lose. The excitement was intense in the last 20 minutes, and the spectators wore worked up for a draw, but the Roslyu defence hold out till time. MOSGIEL v. MORNJNGTON Despite the bad condition of the Gardens ground, a really good game of football was witnessed between these two teams. Mosgiel wore fortunate to get the full points, as on the run of the play Mornington at least deserved a draw. Both M'Qnarrio ami M‘Dougall piayed excellent games between the sticks, the latter having n good deal more to do than his vis-a-vis. Marshall, Moon, and MTvay were'The best of the Mornington defence, and in tho forwards Grant, Murphy, and Donnelly played well. For

Mosgiel Steven, 'Porter, and Truesdale were the outstanding of the backs, whilst Davidson, Whyte, and Gorrie did good work in the forwards. SEACLIFF v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD j BOYS I At Seacliff these teams provided an I even game up to the last 10 minutes of I play, when Seacliff reached ahead and ( scored two extra goals. One of these was j scored following a characteristic dash by j Hooper, which put the seal on the game, j Old Boys found the heavy going against i them, and on the run of the play Seacliff deserved to win. A good deal of credit for the team’s success was due to the safe goalkeeping of Milne, who saved at least three certain goals.

P. W. L. Cup D. Points. Maori Hill . . . 8 7 - 1 15 Mosgiel . . . Technical' . . . !) 7 1 1 15 . 9 G 3 - 12 Soaclift’ . • . . 9 5 3 1 11 Northern . . . 8 4 2 2 10 Roslyn-Wakari . 9 4 5 - 8 H.S. Old Boys . 9 2 4 3 7 Mornington . 9 2 6 1 5 Kaitangata . . . 9 1 7 1 3 Port . 0 1 8 2 Northern and Maori Hill still i to play.

JUNIOR DIVISIONS The following tables rive the positions of the teams a1 the end of the first round:— Second Division. P. W. L. D. Points. Tramways . . . 8 8 - - 16 Technical . . . 8 G I 1 13 Northern . . . 8 6 2 ~ 12 Roslvn-Wakari . 8, 8 2 3 9 Y.M.C.A. . . . . 8 3 4 1 7 Mornington . 8 2 r, 1 5 Leith . . . . . 8 1 5 2 4 H.S. Old Boys . 8 I 6 1 3 Mosgicl . . . . 8 1 6 1 3 Port withdrawn. Third. P. W. L. D. Points. Caversham . . . 9 8 - 1 17 H.S. Old Boys . 9 8 1 - 10 Port . 8 G 1 1 13 Northern A . . 9 6 3 - 12 Roslyn-Wakari . 9 3 4 2 8 Technical . . . 8 3 4 i 7 Mornington . 9 3 6 - G Celtic . . . . . 9 1 7 i 3 Northern B . . 7 1 G - 2 Y.M.C.A. . . . 7 - 7 - - Y.M.C.A. have still o play Technical and Northern B in the first round. No result for Port v Northern B. Fourth. P. W. L. D. Points. Mosgicl . . . . G 5 1 - 10 Technical . . . 0 4 2 — 8 High School . . 5 4 I - 8 Maori Hill . . . G 3 3 - 0 Northern . . . 6 2 3 1 5 Roslyn-Wakari Leith . . . . . 5 . 6 1 3 6 1 3 Roslyn-Wakari and High School still to be played. Fifth. This table gives the positions of the teams to date:— r. W. L. D. Points. Technical H.S. A 7 7 - - 14 High School . Y.M.C.A. . . . . 7 5 1 I 11 . 7 3 3 1 7 _ Caversham- . . . 7 3 4 - G •Technical H.S. B 7 2 5 - 4 Port . . . . . 7 ~ 7 - “