ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 2363, 8 June 1899, Page 43

ASSOCIATION.

Wak\ki v. Southern

The match Wakari v. Southern was played at Wakari Park under most enjoyable'circumstances, the day being an ideal one for football and the ground all that could be desired. The Southern captain (Ashton) won the toss, and elected to play with the sun and ground in his favour. M'Millan (Wakari) -set the ball rolling, and for the first 10 minutes the game was of a rather give-and-take nature, \mtil the Wakari forwards, settling into their places, gave the Southern backs lots to do by effecting some excellent pas-sing rushes ; but I'll to no purpose, the defence of Cameron, Ashton, and Sparrow being too good. At ihis stage of the game the Wakari forward Iseemed to be having the best of it, being continually in the vicinity of their opponents.' goal, but over-cagerncbK and off-side play defeated their efforts. The Southern forwards, became more aggressive, and some good work by Rowlands and Lawson brought the ball into Wakari territory, where their forwards, keeping well together,- s-eemed certain of f>coring, having passed the goalkeeper. D. M'Millan, however, cut in nicely, and relieved with a grand left-foot kick. The whistle blew soon after for half-time, with no score for either side. The game opened out far more e\enly ■In tho second spell, both teams dividing the honours equally. At one time (he Southern iooked very dangerous, but the grand.defensive play of Adams, at half, and James Wilson, at back, shifted the ball to the centre, whence the Wakari forwards, breaking away 5n a good passing rush, brought it into tho Southern' b goal, and Wilson finished off by touching it through. This made the Southern work all the harder, and, bringing the ball ugain into Wakari ground, they gave their opponents trouble to defend tl'oir goal. The Southern continued on the aggreoßue without result, the whistle pounding with the score — Wakari 1, Southern nil. Rowlands and Lawson were the pick of the Southern forwards, and Sparrow, Rowlands, and Ashton of the backs. For the Wakari. Wilson and Adams played safely as backs. Mr Wilson gave every satisfaction as referee.

Morxixgtox

Northern v,

The above clubs met at Northern Park, the Northern winning by 12 goals to 1. The Northern played with excellent combination throughout, the forwards having complete control of the ball from start to finish. Goals were scored by Vaughan (5), Irvine (3), Chadwick (2)", Sligo, and Morrison (1 each). Too much praise cannot be given to the Mornington team for their stubborn resistance. A. Ai'Donald being particularly conspicuous for his persevering efforts. Their ranks were weakened by the absence of two of their players, and one of their men had the misfortune to sprain his ankle just before the call of time. The decisions of Mr R. Pollock, referee, gave every satisfaction. The Green Island journeyed to town to try conclusions with the Roslyn, but unfortunately they could only muster nine men. A friendly game was played, and resulted in a rather easy win for Roslyn by 9 goals to jatfthjn.g-

The Mornington Second met the Northern Second at Montecillo, and defeated them by 2 goals to 1. The Mornington outclassed their oponents in all points of the game. Goals were kicked by Muir and Hannah for Mornington, and they were well supported by Burt and- Sparrow ; while Morrison scored for the Northern.

The Roslyn journeyed to Green Island, and were defeated by the local team by 3 goals to 1, after a very fast game. For the winners the goals were scored by Smellie, while J. Scott scored for the losers.