ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23578, 15 August 1938, Page 6

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

CHATHAM CUP MATCH NOMADS HEAVILY DEFEATED MOSGIEL PLAY BRILLIAMTLY Meeting Nomads of Christchurch in the South Island final of the Chatham Cup on Saturday at Logan Pai rk the local team, Mosgiel, gave a bt mliant display to win in convincing manner by 10 goals to 1. Overhead and g round conditions were perfect and the game drew an attendance of about 1500 spectators. Mosgiel deservedly led b y two goals for the greater part of the game. Nomads reducing the lead about halfway through the second spell, but from this on Mosgiel’s halves and for\rards thrilled the spectators with crisp pass ing movements, J. Skinner, centre t-for ward, scoring seven goals and R<>,gers two. the tenth being scored by a*, defender. Nomads, which was rega tded as a strong combination, never h:»d a chance to develop its play, due p r;imarily to lack of initiative on the p-art of the half line. The extreme winders Craggs and Burnard. and D. Souter, in-side-left. were outstanding for the visitors with the few chances given them. Mcßae, in goal, notwithstanding the heavy scoring, also played well. Mosgiel will now play off in the fimal for the Cup against the North Iskfcnd finalists. Waterside (Wellington) at Wellington, on September 3.

The teams were;— ~ Nomads. —D. Mcßae; W. Waddell, M. Fail; T. Waddell. B. Muxloe, A. Gore tan (captain): F. Craggs, J. Soutei:. H. Wilkins, D. Souter. M. Burnard. Mosgiel.—A. Hall; R. Kitto. R. Steven; A. Stenhouse (captain) C. Skinner, J. Pauli; G. Nicholson. W. Rogers. J Skinner. A. Davidlson W. Steven.

Mosgiel kicked off, Nomads playing towards the town goal. The visitors opened the attack, Hall returning a shot from Wilkins, and W, Steven raced down the left, crossing to- Nicholson, who shot outside. Souder and. Burnard came through nice'Jy, but Mosgiel’s defence recovered, and with good supporting play by the halves the Mosgiel forwards penned Nomads. The defence cleared two corners and J. Skinner went close with a low shot. Sound team work and combination gave Mosgiel a decided tage, and Gordon made a time.iy save by heading out when W. Steven headed past Mcßae, who had come out to clear a cross by Nicholson. Nomads’ attacks broke down against the solid tackling of the opposing halves, but from a free kick DC Souter had a shot, the ball going Outside. Mosgicl’s nippy play gave Nomads little chance to settle down. Mcßae made a good save from J. Skinner, and when Craggs and Soutrr endeavoured to work down the right, Pauli blocked the play. Stesnhouse secured, and passing through to Rogers, the latter cleverly placed for J. Skinner, who rounded the defence to open the scoring. Mosgiel 1, Nomads nil. Mosgiel still pressed, .Rogers making a great effort to get hin head to a cross from W. Steven, jusj, failed, and Davidson returned with a hard drive, which Mcßae turned oveit The defence cleared. Muxloe sending up the centre, but Wilkins shot omtside. Mosgiel were quickly on attack . and. following a corner. W. Steven secured to transfer to J. Skinner, whei again beat Mcßae with a low shot. Mosgiel 2, Nomads nil. Souter and Bq rnard, on the visitors’ left, showed nice play, three corners following, until Bfluxlpe 'placed behind. There was little thrust, however, in Nomads’ attacks, but T. Waddell let his right-winger away, Craggs screwing across a good ball. D. Souter shot hard, andt Hall cleared. The visitors were now making the play, but the local defence held, and W. Steven, following i< great run down the line, forced Mci .ae to deflect a hard shot. The defence cleared, and just before half tame Craggs went close with a low shot. Half time score: Mosgiel 2, Niiomads nl Mosgiel were quickly on the attack with the restart of play, Mcßae s aving shots from Skinner and Roge'd;. CSkinner blocked a break-awa;y by Wilkins, and. with play in the vii uors area. W. Steven hit the upright, A long clearance to Burnard saw the winger cleverly work through and centre. Pauli narrowly averting a s core with Hall caught out of position. Pack of dash by the inside forwards Host the visitors a chance of scoring. Jt my evened up. the Nomads left-wing. U Souter, and Burnard being more prominent, but Mosgiel was the m>pre dangerous in attack, Mcßae turn og over a good drive from Davidson, I *- sides saving finely shots by J. Skinner and Stenhouse, A combined attack Iby Burnard. Souter and Wilkins saw H) Ui save brilliantly from Wilkins, and again the cohesive play of Mosgiel 1> forwards showed Mcßae at nis best, turning aside a stinging drive froih J Skinner. Fast end-to-end play followed the visitors working the left, wing Burnard testing Hall without, avail'with a low shot. From a throwin in midfield Burnard again madeclever line play, and, swinging the ball to goal. J. Souter heat Hall with a good shot. Mosgiel 2, Nomads 1. Up to this stage it was anybody s game, and the visitors were now expected to make the play more lively, but Mosgiel’s team work and passing proved too strong, and almost from the restart the local forwards came through, J. Skinner finally slipping round a defender again to place Mosgiel two goals in the lead. From this out Nomads, which had rarely displayed the football expected of them, slumped badly and the Mosgiel halves and forwards showed brilliant play. Interpassing between J. Skinner and Rogers saw the latter beat Mcßae with a beauty, and shortly after. J, Skmne r headed in from a cross by Rogers, making the score: Mosgiel 5 Nomads 1. Mosgiel kept a grip of the play, and when Mcßae cleared Rogers received, to score with a smart shot. Mosgiel 6. Nomads 1. The visitors defence was helpless against the brilliant combined play of the Mosgiel front line and. although the play was one-sided, excitement ran high. Another fine movement ended m a luiiback punching out a shot by J. Skinner and from the penalty the Mosgiel centre sent the ball to the hack of the net. Mosgiel 7, Nomads 1. Nomads occasionally broke away, hut were seldom dangerous, and J. Skinnei scored the eighth goal after Rogeis cleverly paved the way for the centie. A solo‘effort from Wilkins was blocked bv R. Steven, Souter gaining possession to shoot, wide, and from the goal kick Mosgiel withered the defence, Mcßae saved the visitors on three occasions, but W Steven worked in from the left and centred J. Skinner heading past the goalie. Mosgiel 9. Nomads 1. Mosgiel survived a corner. Stemhouse lifting the ball well up field, with J. Skinner in pursuit, and Fail, the Nomads left-back intending to Place the ball back to Mcßae, shot it into his own goal to make the score: Mosgiel 10 g° a ] s ' Nomads I B° al, Mr W. P Smith was the referee. TABLE OF POSITIONS The following table gives the positions of the teams in the Fletchei Cup:— Goals. Cup

FLETCHER CUP COMPETITION A further round of matches was played in thre Fletcher Cup Competition on Saturday, Maori Hill suffering defeat at the hands of Northern, which gives Mosgiel, with only eight games played, an undisputed lead. Reversal of form was disclosed in the results

of other games, Roslyn-Wakari drawing with Technical, as did Hign School Old Boys against. Caversham, whilst Seacliff went down to Morrungton by two goals to one. NORTHERN v. MAORI HILL This game, played at Prospect Park, although hard, did not come up to expectations. Both teams are capable of better football. From the kick-off Maori Hill applied the pressure, and from nice play by Haldane the ball went to Balk, whose screw shot completely beat Warren. Fast play resulted, with neither side showing *to advantage. The ball again went towards the Blacx and Whites’ goal, but Gilchrist, when in a good position, shot over. Shortly afterwards Sutherland transferred play to the other end, and from a scramble McLean scored for Northern. One-all. Hill went away again, but could not get past a solid defence. Half time was called without alteration to the score. The second half opened up with a Northern raid, but Taylor and Bayne were sound. McLean and Gordon both shot, but Haldane had little difficulty in clearing. Hill went away on the right, but poor finishing resulted in failure. Northern once more came away, and from a partial clearance Reynolds placed an easy one past Holden. Northern 2, Hill 1Northern applied the pressure again, but did not appear really dangerous with the exception of Gordon, who was playing a heady game. Hill came away in a determined attack, but first Henderson and then Romenl (a junior) placed past. Hill made a desperate rally towards the finish, but Northern played safe and packed their goalmouth. Time was called with the score: Northern 2 goals. Maori Hill .. -• 1 goal. Mr W. Woodcock was the referee. ROSLYN-WAKARI v. TECHNICAL Playing at the Oval, Roslyn kicked off and attacked, Hughes placing past. A Technical advance was repulsed Roslyn forcing a corner, from which Rutherford, with a header, struck the bar, and Welham, receiving the rebound, headed past Torrance. Roslyn 1, Technical nil. Even played followed for a period, Rutherford going close with a shot for Roslyn, and although Technical forced a corner it was without result. Ramage cleared - strongly, paving the way for Ramsay, on the wing, the latter’s shot being well taken by Torrance. Roslyn held the advantage, but Torrance whs playing well in goal and saved twie'e from Smythe. Ness repulsed a TechncaJ advance, but the latter returned and, following a scramble. O’Malley evened the scores. Roslyn now forced the play, Torrance again making a good save from Welham. Groves, at centre for Technical, got possession, but had his shot blocked by McCallion, and half time was called with the score unchanged. On resumption, Roslyn pressed, Smythe testing Torrance, who cleared well. Bennett, at the other end. returned a Technical movement, and from a free kick to Roslyn, Rutherford drove for goal, where Torrance tipped it past for a resultless corner. Play fell off considerably, neither team showing much football, and the only bright feature was Torrance’s fine play in goal for Technical. Technical worked play down the centre. Bennett saving a shot from Groves, also one from Chapman. Two corners to Roslyn were abortive, and Technical came through with well-timed movements, but the hill team’s defence was good, and the play ended:— Roslyn-Wakari .. .. 1 goal. Technical 1 goal. Mr I. Sands was the referee.

MORNINGTON v. SEACLIFF This match was played at Mornington, the ground being in good order. Play in the first half was fairly even, both sets of forwards missing chances in front of the goal. Rankine saved well, fine shots from Cope and L. Agnew, and half time ended without a score.

Mornington held the advantage with the start of the second spell, but Rankine ahd Anderson were safe on defence. Montgomery sent in a fine shot for Seacliff jvhich Agnew saved, and Mornington transferred play, Murphy eventually placing nicely for Schofield, who went through to open the scoring with a hard drive. Seacliff now pressed hard, the forwards missing a chance following a free-kick. Agnew went down to a shot by Fyfe and failed to hold the ball, Ives shooting wide with an open goal. The hill backs lifted the pressure, Sainsbury going through and crossing; Anderson headed clear. Murphy blocked Seacliff and opened play to L. Agnew, the latter slipping the ball across to Cope to score a good goal. Mornington 2, Seacliff 0. A long clearance from Seacliff was deflected across his own goal by Harrison and Ives cut In to score.

Mornington 2, Seacliff 1. There was little between the teams in the closing stages and the game ended: Mornington .. .. 2 goals Seacliff ,; .. .. 1 goal Mr A. Riach was the referee. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS y. CAVERSHAM Playing at the gardens, these teams played a drawn game of two goals each, Taylor (2) scoring for Caversham and Cameron and H. Groves for Old Boys. Mr F. G. Smith was referee PRIMARY SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES The following boys have been selected as Otago Primary Schools’ Association football representatives:— A Grade—T. Campbell, R. Calder, F Sharp, K. Lindsay (Dunedin North Intermediate), J. Cain (Mornington), R Burt (Walton), F. Todd (Port Convent), S. Campbell, M. Gallon (Anderson’s Bay), L. Hill (North-East Valley). Reserves, L. Trevathan (Concord). S. Balchin (Tainui). , „ B Grade—R. Dobson, A. Wallace (Wakari), T. Whitson (Mosgiel). R. Pearce (Walton), K. Henderson. D. Collis (Mornington), R. Ferguson, E Newall (Maori Hill), H. Eaton (Tainui). R, Light (Dunedin North Intermediate). Burgess (Kaikorai) Reserve O. Dawson (Anderson’s Bay). The above-mentioned boys are to be present at the Oval at 3.45 o’clock this afternoon. IN OTHER CENTRES (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Aug. 14. Auckland 3, H.M. Navy 1. Ponsonby 4, Metro College 2. Thistle 3. Y.M.C.A. 3. In the Ponsonby-Metro College game Heyward (Ponsonby inside right) injured his leg so badly that he was unable to be removed from the field until the arrival of the ambulance. The game was then abandoned with 20 minutes still to go. WELLINGTON, Aug. 13. Waterside 2. Seatoun 1. Hospital 3, Diamonds 3, Marist 4, Technical nil. CHRISTCHURCH. Aug. 13, Thistle 2. Western nil. Y.M.C.A, 4, Rangers nil.

P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Mosgicl .. Maori Hill 8 10 8 7 2 1 55 38 6 15 16 15 Scad ill .. Northern 11 11 G 4 4 4 1 3 28 29 26 21 13 11 Mornington 12 5 6 1 33 33 11 H.S. Old 26 37 9 Boys 11 3 5 3 Roslyn15 28 8 Wakari 11 3 G 2 Caversham 31 3 6 2 16 42 8 Technical 11 2 8 1 14 46 3