SENIOR. Kaitangata v. Wakari.

Otago Witness, Issue 2572, 8 July 1903, Page 62

SENIOR. Kaitangata v. Wakari.

The above teams played their return match at Mornington before a fair sprinkling of spectators. The ground was a trifle hard, and a stiff north-east wind blew ascross the ground,, but, notwithstanding this drawback, the game was exceedingly fast and the play of a high order. Kaitangata, winning the toss, defended the town goal, and the ball was cct in motion by Morrison, who kicked out near the corner flag. From the throwin Gilroy obtained possession and passed to Webster, but Ilamsay came to the rescue and kicked well down the field. Settling down to their task, the Kaitangata team, led on by Fiiidlay and Fergusson, carried the play right up to the Wakari goal, where a desperate scrimmage ensued, but G. Armit and M'Neish were equal to the occasion, and shifted the play to midfield. The Wakari here had a look in, and Morrison and S. M'Millan, working well together, carried the ball to the Kaitangata end, where the latter made a good but ineffectual shot, the ball just going over the bar. At this stage the Wakari were playing a fine game, and kept pressing their opponents hard, Webster and Morrison both having- ghots, which proved fruitless. From a kick-out OUivcr, on the right wing, got possession, and, (kibbling up the line to the corner flag, passed across the field to his brother, who made a good attempt, bnt M'llillan (in goal) threw out, and Mrtr-hell, catching the throw, popped the ball through in a twinkling, scoring first blood for the visitors. The Kaitangata continued to attack, and a penalty luck was rightly awarded against J. M'Millan for "hands" within the penalty area J. Patterson took^he kick, and gave the goalkeeper no chance, making tho score 2—o. Tho score remained unchanged when the whistle sounded half-time. Off resuming, tho Wakari, with a deficit of two goals to wipe out, started brilliantly, and gave the visitors a warm time defending their goal, Patterson and Brown holding up their end with grim determination Tho play was fast, and the backs oo both sides were kicking splendidly, Adams and D. M'Millan being conppicuous. From a nicely-placed kick by G Armit, tho Wakari forwards initiated a passing rush, and wended their way towards the Wakuri goal, where George M'Millan had little difficulty in beating Russell. The Kaitangata captain rallied hw team, and they paid a visit to the Wakari goal, but the defence of G. Armit and M'Neish was sound, and held them in check. The Wakari vanguard was not to be denied, and bore down on the oppofing backs, where Gilror, accepting a pag= from M'Millan, put on the. equahber Score, two all. The frame, from this cm was very exciting, each side trying to gain an adxantage. Shortly before time Middlema^s fouled m front of goal, and Wakari was awarded a penalty kick. G M'Millan was entrusted with the kick, and placed the leather safely between the slicks. Time wan called immediately after, leaving the Wakan in the lead. Sloil : Wakan ... 3 goal". Kaitangata 2 goals. Northern- y. Moe.visctox. These two teams played at Forbury Park on Saturday, the ground and weat>>er conditions being wry favourable, save that a strong wind hindered play somewhat. Mr A. Sligo acted as referee. Northern won the tosa, aT.d played with tine sun and a strong wind in tboir favour. Hilford kicked off for Mornington, and G. Clark returned the opening lack to midfield, where Ir\ me took possession and led the attack. Sparrow cleared with a good drive. Throw? ra were very frequent, owing to th« wind. Alter

10 minutes' p^y Morrisou sojied for Northern. Litolff bein^ unsucce&sful in saving. At this st-aje play became flat and without interest. From a break-away by Mornington's left wing Hilford forced a corner, which Bouofeer turned to account by heading a good goal past Warrington. Northern now took up the running and wera frequently very dangerous, although Claxko and Sparrow were each particularly conspicuous for sound defensive work. By good play by Reilly, Morrison was repeatedly giveo good chances to improve Northern's 6core, but this player seemed to have particular difficulty in taking advantage of tha strong wind to centre and ohoofc for goal. Nothing of especial merit occurred before the interval arrived, with the score — Northern 1 goal, Mornington 1. Shortlyafter the second spell a smart piece of work by Mornington brought about a change in. Northern's play. Martin broke away on the right and centred to Grey, who beat Warrington with a hard shot. Following this, Northern gave a g-cod exposition of forjtball. and carried all before them. Backed up by their half bpeks, Northern forwards passed from one to another, and, in tho face of a strong wind and against a by no means weak defence, enlarged the score. Irvine, after a ma'gnifioant combined effort of the forwards, cleverly headed the equalising goal past Litolff. A fow urinute3 later Northern -were again around Litolff, and Morrison secured the leading point. Then Reilly came away with a sploniß3 ran from over midfield and passed out to Irvine. Litolff was closely pressed by Siedtebsrg', and Chadwick partially saved the rightwinger's effort, Reilly dashing and netting Northern's fourth goal. Despite splendid defensive play by Clarke, Farquharson, and Sparrow, Northern still beat down the Mornington defence, and Ohadwick scored, followed by Siedebcrg scoring a sixth a few minutes later — both goals resulting from, faultless play in the outfield. Play Blackened a little, and on several occasions Morningtoui were within an ace of scoring. Bad shooting spoiled good chances in front of Warriirgton. Sound play by Northern's backs «nd halves transferred play to Momington's territory. Northern forwards brought off a splendid run, and Irvine, beating all opposition, centred a fast shot. Evilly was waiting for it, and smartly headed the ball into the net. This was the last incident of note in an eventful game. The end came shortly afterwards, with the score: Northern ... 7 goals. Mornington ... 2 goals. Gseen Island v. Rosltn. The above match was played at Green Island on Saturday, the ground being in splendid order. Roslyn won the toss, and; played with the sun at their backs, which gave tlie Greens the advantage of the wind. R. Marshall set the ball in motion for "the Greens, who soon had the Roslvn. busy defending, and from a scramble in front of their goal the .same player Bcored first goal for Greens. Roslyn now livened up, and took the ball up the field, but the Greens' backs returned in good style, and the forwards started a passing rush, the ball being sent out to C. Morhtnd, who easily bea* SmaHbones with a clinking shot. "From this oa in t3ie first spell Greens had all the best of the game, and added three more goals in quick succession — Irvine, Barnes, and Gibson being responsible. In 4-ho second spell the RoJyn, with the wind at their backs, were expected to equalise matters, but the Greena were not to bo denied, and still gave the Roslyn goalkeeper come nice shots to stop, of which he was equal to, until Roslyu obtained a penalty kick, from which A. Dobson scored first blood. Roslyn soon 05tained two more penalties for infringements within the goal area, »ad A. Dobson wns again entrusted with the kicks, but Orimp (in goal for -Greene) cleared both in grand style. From this on the game was fairly even until S. Brown was given an easy chance, which he quickly availed himself of and beat the Greens' goalkeeper, thus ecoring second goal for Roslyn, and the game soon ended, with the Greens victorious by five, goala to two. For Greens, Crimp (in goal). M'Oug'han, Martin, and H. Gibson (backs), Marshall, Morland, and G. Gibson (fcrwarcls) played well; while Smallbouce (in goal), A. Dobson (back), and S. Brown (forward) were the nick of tf<e Rcslyn team. Mr Smith controlled the game in his usual impartial manner. SECOND GRADE. The Wakaxi met aud defeated the Unity at Wakari by 5 goals to 1 SECOND GRADE. Tho Sawyers' Bay met Northern at Forbury on Saturday for the first time this spapon, and as both teams had bheir beet elevens in the field a good jame was anticipated. Sawyers' Bay won the toes, and Northern kicked off against wind and sun. The Bay commenced to attack from the efcart, a good passing rush ending iv Miller scoring first blood for the Bay. Give-and-take play ensued for a while, Northern making great efforts to equalise. The Bay. nowover, came iiway again, and, beating tho full backs, 1-he forwards Fwept into t^ca], and. the goalkeeper tripping. M'Cornuck scored the second goal for the Bay. There was no further score, till half-time In the second spell tho Northern, with the advantage of tha wind, commenced to attack, but the Bay were defending in greet style. Good combination, however, amongst their forwards enabled Harrison to score. Shortly after the Northern team managed to get on level terms by scoring their second goal. Tlie game then became very fast, being stopped half a dozen times through plavera cjettang winded. A free kick to the Bay within a couple of yards of the Northern goar ended in tho Bay scoring their third goal. From this on till the call of time there was no further score, and tße game eudod — Sawyers' Bay 3, Northern 2. Mr Iliddlestone, as re-feree, gave his decisions very smartly, which was evidently appreciated by both side/" Ihe ma.tc-h M-orn : n(jton v. Green L-lanrl was played at M ntecillo on Sarturcj&y, frhe ground being in good condition. After a close ganw Morninsrton won by four goals to two goals, J. Notman kicking the four gcals for the winners. From tiie first Mornington showed their frupwiorrty by splendid parsing, and throughout the game made very good dashes, which were only stopped by tho prood defe-nsiv© work of the Grewi Tsland full back". Mr Dickson eon trolled the giime, aud gave every satisfaction to both side.?. THIRD GRADE. The Wakari and Morningiton teams met on the Asylum Ground, and pWed a drawn game, each side scoring 2 goal*. The match Roelyn v. Rangers was played on the Clear, and after an exciting fiuish Rcelyn were returned winner^ l>y 3 goals to 2. M'Neill, Aitchisou, and Kilgoui played well for the winners.