ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23886, 14 August 1939, Page 13

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

MOSGIEL STILL UNDEFEATED HILL HOLDS NORTHERN In Saturday's round of Fletcher Cup matches Seacliff went down to Mosgiel, the leaders of the competition, by 6 goals to nil. Northern drew with Maori Hill, each side scoring a goal, the result placing Northern a further point behind Mosgiel. In the lowerplaced teams Roslyn-Wakari defeated Technical Old Boys by 4 goals to 1, and Mornington and Caversham drew, 2 goals each. POSITIONS OF TEAMS The following table gives the positions of the teams in the Fletcher Cup

MOSGIEL v. SEACLIFF The teams were:— . ' Mosgiel.—Hall; Johnstone. R. Steven; Stenhouse, Skinner, Williamson; Nicholson, Rogers, W. Steven, Davidson, Paull. ' , _ .... Seacliff.—Shaw; Anderson, Ruddlman; Milne. Scott, Montgomery; Ives. Fyfe. Dudman, Rodgers, Henderson. Mosgiel had the advantage of the wind at the kick off, and, playing good football, scored two goals, m quick succession. A first attempt by Nicholson from an awkward angle, failed, Paull securing to return to the centre, and Rogers scored. Mosgiel 1, Seacliff nil. He followed this up shortly afterwards with a well-taken header to give Mosgiel another goal. Mosgiel i, Seacliff nil. Although Mosgiel pressed for some time. Seacliff bustled them off their game, and k with Anderson ana Ruddiman displaying fine defensive powers, the Mosgiel forwards finish was weak. Seacliff staged .several attacks, but these lacked cohesion, ana the only likely movement was nullified when Ives shot wildly past from a good position. Towards the end oi the spell both Davidson and Rogers tested Shaw unsuccessfully with good shots, and half time followed without further score. '..... Even but uninteresting play marked the opening of the second spell. Shaw saved for Seacliff. with Rogers shooting strongly. Henderson wa- prominent on Seacliff's left Mosgie returned, however, and Nicholson lifted a high ball to goal, which Shaw nusiudeed and Paull cut in to nlace through the open goal. Mosgiel 3. Seacliff nil. In a lively rush Fyfe slipped the Mosgiel backs, but Steven recovered quickly to avert the danger. Seacliff held Mosgiel on, defence, but Hall, in goal. had ; little to do. C. Skinner being prominent in relieving the pressure. Anderson and Ruddiman showed sound defence, with Mosgiel Dressing hard, but W. Steven secured from a scrimmage in front to score. Mosgiel 4. Seacliff nil. A strong clearance by Anderson to Milne, was sent on to Fyfe. who again slipped the backs nicely, but Johnstone frustrated the movement, and from a throw-in Williamson opened up play for Mosgiel. Rogers finally receiving to score with a fine effort. Mosgiel 5. Seacliff nil. From the kick off Mosgiel came through with concerted play. Shaw stopping but failing to hold a hard drive from Rogers, and the game ended: Mosgiel .. .... 8; goals. Seacliff .. .. .. Nil. Mr W. P. Smith was referee. ROSLYN-WAKARI v. TECHNICAL The teams were:— Roslyn.—Hughson: Ramage. Ness: T. Smyth. Wilson. D. Smyth; Ramsay, Chisholm. Welham. McCallion. RutherTechnical— Fleming: Duerdon. Henderson: Andrews. Groves. Breese: Moir Roberts. Smith. Witchall, Watt., The match between Roslyn-Wakari and Technical was played at Ellis Park. Roslyn kicked off. Henderson returning play. Technical forced a corner. Wilson clearing with a long kick. Rutherford received and crossed, but Duerdon relieved with a long drive. Another corner ensued. Hughson punching clear. Welham sent to Rutherford, whose shot struck the crossbar. Technical forced matters for a spell. Roslyn's defence being uncertain. McCallion made play for Rutherford, but Fleming made a good save. At the other end. Hughson was called upon to save from Watt and Roberts. After another attack by Technical Ness made a timely clearance. McCallion. by good play, placed Roslyn on atttack Fleming saving from Welham and also from Wilson. Roslyn was the better team at this stage, but Duerdon and Fleming were playing well. After a spell on defence. Technical retaliated, but Ramage returned, Fleming again making a brilliant save. Offside play spoiled a. likely chance for Technical. Roslyn again brought play up the left wing, Fleming distinguishing himself with his good saves. A corner to Roslyn was cleared by Groves, who sent to Roberts,

the ball, but failed to hold it. Technical 1, Roslyn nil. Technical wa* forcing play better now, having the advantage of the strong wind. Groves sent to Watt. Hughson saving the latter's shot, whilst at the other end Fleming held a shot from Ramsay. Half time came soon after with the score unchanged. Resuming play, Roslyn attacked immediately, and Fleming saved from Wilson and. Chisholm. T. Smyth then, sent a long shot, Henderson conceding a corner. A well-placed kick saw McCallion beat Fleming close in. Technical 1, Roslyn 1. Welham next went near with a header, and after a spell of even play, Roslyn forced another corner. A good cross gave Chisholm the opportunity to beat Fleming with a low shot. Roslyn 2,. Technical 1. From the v kick, Technical forced, the' play. Hugheson saved from Witchall, Wilson sending to Welham, who headed past Fleming. Roslyn 3, Technical 1. Technical came away from the kick, but Ramage returned, Ramsay sending a hard, low shot to Fleming, who made a good save. A minute later the goal-keeper dived and beat off the attack again. The play.was in Roslyn 1 ! favour at this stage, with Technical defending strongly. Technical advanced on the right, but Ness returned, Fleming saving twice. Technical came upfield, but weakness In front'of-goal spoilt a likely chance. Rutherford secured in a good position and crossed, Welham heading the ball to beat Fleming. Roslyn 4, Technical 1. In a final rally Technical was repulsed by Ramage and Ness, and the game ended: Roslyn-Wakari .. .. 4 goals. . Technical Old Boys .. 1 goal. Mr W. Dodd was referee. . MAORI HILL v. NORTHERN ' Maori Hill and Northern* meat at Prospect Park, Maori Hill improving on the result of the.game in the first round by. holding Northern to a draw. Both spells were evenly contested, good defence being displayed, by the backs on either side. Northern opened the scoring early in the second half with a good goal from McFarlane, Maori Hill equalising a few minutes later, when Haldane netted. Result: Northern .;..-.; ! .;..... 1 goal. Maori Hill ;.:..... 1 goal. Mr P. George was referee. MORNINGTON v. CAVERSHAM The return match between Mornington and Caversham was played at Mornington, the game ending in a draw. Both sides gave a poor display, and there was no score at half-time. In the second spell, Develin and Harrison scored for Mornington, and Thome and Meiklejohn for Caversham. Mr J. Walsh was referee. IN OTHER CENTRES (Per United Press Association) . AUCKLAND, Aug. 18. Comrades 7, Thistle 3. Y.M.C.A. 1, Onehunga nil. Abels 3, Grey Lynn 2. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys ft, Eastern Suburbs 3. ■ Ponsonby 3, North Shore nil. WELLINGTON, Aug. 18. First A Division and Auld Memorial Cup semi-finals: — waterside 4, Petone 2. Seatoun 1, Swifts nil. • Waterside, last year's Wellington champions, are now first, equal with Petone. ' '. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug, 12. - Western 12, St. Albans nil. Nomads B 8, Nomads A 2. Thistle A 6, Rangers A 2. Technical A 7, Technical B 2. PRIMARY SCHOOLS* REPRESENTATIVES, The following boys have been chosen to represent Otago in the South Island primary schools' tournament at Christchurch next week:— ■•■ . A Grade.—B. Cox. R. Pearce (Walton), F. Tod (Port Chalmers), T. Whitsun (Mosgiel), R. Ferguson (Maori Hill), C. Wheeler (Kaikorai), Li Hill (North-East Valley), A. Campbell, K. Howie (Anderson's Bay), D. Collis. H. Russell (Mornington), R. Calder (D.N. Intermediate). /•'••. ... B Grade.—H. Hunter, E. McLaughlin, L. Swanson (D.N. Intermediate), G. Turner (Mornington), E. Blaney (Walton), S. Wilson (Anderson's Bay), J. Robertson (Maori Hill), B. Gilchrist (Musselburgh), R. Heasley (Mosgiel), H. Eaton, J. Hackett (Tainui), A. Wood (D.N. Intermediate). All players are to be at Hancock Park to-morow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. MATCHES AT HOME ■/ LONDON, Aug. 12. (Received Aug. 13, at 8 p.m.) Following are results of the matches played to-day:— ... . ■..:■ Scottish League, Division I.—Aberdeen v. Celtic 3—l, Albion Rovers v. Ayr United s—o, Alloa v. St. Johnstone 3—o. Clyde v. Falkirk 4—6, Cowdenbeath v. Third Lanark 2—l, Hamilton Academicals v. Arbroath 2—o, Hearts v. Partick Thistle I—l, Kilmarnock v. Motherwell 3—3, Queen of the South v. Hibernian 2—l, Rangers v. St. Mjrren s—l. Scottish League, Division 11. Brechin City v. St. Bernards o—o, Dundee v. Raith Rovers s—l, East Fife v. Morton 3—o, East Stirling v. Montrose 4—l, Edinburgh City v. Dundee United 2—3, Forfar Athletic v. King's Park 3—5, Leith Athletic v. Dumbarton I—2, Queen's Park v. Airdrieonians 2—o, Stenhousemuir v. Dunfermline Athletic o—o. THE PALESTINE TEAM : v ADELAIDE, Aug. 13. (.Received Aug. 13, at 9 p.m.) ..,.•.-. The Palestine "Soccer" team defeated South Australia by 4 goals.to. 2.

competition:— Goals Cup P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Mosgiel .. , 13 12 — 1 100 19 25 Northern .. . 12 10 1 1 47 23 21 Seacliff .. , 12 6 5 1 33 34 13 H.S. Old Boys 12 -6 6 - 32 41 U Maori Hill • .. ,13 5 6 2 39 37 12 Caversham ,13 4 7 2 34 43 10 Roslyn-Wakari 12 4 7 1 26 38 9 Mornington ., ,13 3 9 1 34 61 7 Technical .. , 12 1 10 1 23 72 3