ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3783, 14 September 1926, Page 54

ASSOCIATION.

The fourth round of the B Division Cup competition was played on Saturday, resulting as follows: Maori Hill .... 2 Y.M.C.A 1 Southern .... 4 Mornington .. 3 Northern won by default against Mosgiel

MAORI HILL v. Y.M.C.A. The hundred or so spectators who visitc the Oval on Saturday were treated to a good exhibition of Association by the Maori Hill and Y.M.C.A. Clubs. The Hill team were victors by the odd goal in three, and deserved their win, since their wonk had more finish about it than that of their opponents. Y.M C.A kicked off with the strong sun in their eyes. Notwithstanding this disadvantage, they rushed the ball to their opponents goal, but Callaghan cleared Bagged play followed till the teams settled down. Donnelly and Clothier made a good opening. I lit W. Turner cleared. Balk and Carse with pretty passing gained much ground, but G. Taylor frustrated the move. The Colours were persistent in their attacks, and only sound work by the Hill custodian, who had to handle shots from Taylor, O’Rorke, and Ostler, saved his team. Ostler’s shot was a beau- • tiful first-timer from an awkward angle. Balk again broke away, but Wills handled cleverly a shot from Carse. Maroons tried to penetrate, but faulty shooting nullified their work. Wills w r as penalised for steps, and from the free kick Carse scored an unexpected goal, as the Y.M.C.A. team left the goal-mouth open. Maori Hill 1, Y.M.C.A. nil. The goal inspired the Hill, who peppered Wills with shots, but the goalkeeper gave a fine exhibition, handling brilliantly shots from Morris and Carse. From a good clearance O’Rorke placed well in the goal-mouth. Donnelly caught Callaghan in possession of the ball, but from the melee A. Turner made a good clearance. Gradually r Maroons assumed control, and for a time their forwards were dangerous. Balk was playing a great game, and brilliant work by Morris and Carse —especially the latter—demanded the best from the Y.M.C.A. defence. G. Taylor and Haldane were defending stoutly. Carse made a solo dash, beating four or five men, but Wills threw himself across the goal to save at the expense of a corner. First Balk and tl m Oliver placed high over the bar. At last Y.M.C.A. cleared from the danger zone, and just on half-time Clothier made * nice run, but his centre went astray. The sun was still a disturbing factor when the game was resumed. The Hill showed out on attack, and .Vills was tested by Jones and Morris. R. Macpherson cleared well to Clothier, who raced down the line to plaee well for Donnelly, who scored a neat goal. Y.M.C.A. 1, Maori Hill 1. The game was fast, and play ranged up and down the field. Both forward lines were combining well, and it became a tussle for supremacy. F. Ta dor missed a good opportunity when Dc inelly made a good opening for him. Sh rtly afte. wards Carse made another of \is dashes, only to be hejd up by Wills. Til defence on both sides was sound. For a spell Y.M.C.A. held the upper hand, but the forwards lacked dash in front of goal. Neat footwork by O’Rorke and Haldane gave )stler an opportunity, but Callaghan saved cleanly.. Sutcliffe passed to Balk, who centred well, but Oliver placed high. Again Balk delighted the spectators vith clever line work, and a well-judged centre caused anxiety to the YM.C.A. defence and from a scramble several players oi either side lurched into goal, giving Hill the lead. Balk’s work deserved the goal. Maori Hill 2, Y.M C.A. 1. From the Kick-off the Colours took control, but the Turner brothers were sound and kept Donnelly and his forwi. .Is from equalising. Clothier, Donnelly, and Ostler placed in some fine shots, but Callaghan was capable. Just on time Clothier sent ' in a beautiful crosß shot, which Callaghan Just saved from amongst a scramble of X.M.C.A. forwards—a lucky save. Play was in the Hill territory when time was called. Mr W. P. Smith was referee. '•'Result:— Maori Hill £ goals. Y.M.C.A. 1 goal. SOUTHERN v. MORNINGTON. Southern were at home to Mornington on Culling Park, and spectators were treated to a keen, but not a brilliant game, in which the home team four goals to three. Southern also won 4>e previous game this season between the clubs, bus the match was annulled on a protest. Southern won the toss and played towards the school end. From the kick off, the team pressed, Balchin having a shot,

which struck the upright, and the goalkeeper cleared. Southern kept up the pressure, but were unable to score. A spell of ragged play followed, until Mornington took the ball lo their opponents’ territory, and tested M’Kenzie, whose clearance struck Sutherland (one of his full-backs) and went to M‘Gregor, from which the latter goaled. Mornington 1 goal, Southern nil. This reverse put Southern on their mettle, and a forward movement ended in Carrick passing to Balchin, who, beating the defending backs, equalised the scores with a good shot. With the restart of play Southern again held the advantage and Jones, re ceiving from Balchin, scored a good goal, giving the Red and Blacks the lead, 2 —l. Play moved up and down without advantage to either side, until just on half-time, a Mornington attack from the right resulted in a fine centre from the winger, which enabled M‘Gregor to bring the scores level once more

Changing over for the second spell, play was not of a high order, neither team showing any degree of combination. Mornington. playing with the wind, forced the attack for a while, with Southern breaking away on occasions, namely through the efforts of Jones, Balchin, and Carrick. From one of Mornington’s attacks, the inside right placed into goal, the ball rolling between M‘Kenzie’s legs into the net. Mornington 3 goals, Southern 2 goals. After this further reverse Southern settled down to more solid play, and Mornington were hard pressed for a time. Eventually the Red 9 foced a corner, which was nicely placed by Carrick, and allowed Jones to rush the ball through into goal, thus again bringing the scores level. From now on Southern held the advantage in the play, and a good cross from Donaldson saw Car rick give his team the lead with a nice shot. Jones, Carrick, and Sutherland were prominent for Southern, whilst M‘Gregor, L. Johnson, and Cope (a junior) were the best, for Mornington. Mr F. Smith controlled the game, which ended: Southern 4 goals Mornington 3 goals SECOND GRADE. Maori Hill 4, Technical Old Boys 2. THIRD GRADE. Southern A 5, Maori Hill 1. Mornington 5, Southern B 2. Pride of Leith 1, Northern B nil. FOURTH GRADE. High School 2. Y.M.C.A. 1. Maori Hill 3, Technical Old Boys 2. FIFTH GRADE. Mornington 3, Technical College 2. Southern 2, Y.M.C.A. 1. OTAGO DEFEATS CANTERBURY. CHRISTCHURCH, September 11. There was beautiful weather and an attendance of 2000 at the Association match between Otago and Canterbury. Otago faced a strong sun and wind In the Canterbury team there were several changes, but it seemed as strong as the original selection. M'Lean opened the scoring for Otago following fine work by Cooper and the other halves. From then onwards the halves dominated the game. Chances were missed at both ends, although Proctor rattled the bar. Caskie cleared smartlv shots by Roberts, Phelps, and Barweil The visitors’ combination was superior, Duncan . was troubling Simpson and Graham frequently, being well fed by Cooper be hind. M’Dougall, Graham (Canterbury), and Anderson (Otago) were effective in defence, Ihe latter’s judgment, tackling, and kicking against the wind being good, The Canterbury halves were failing to support their forwards. Morley and Teichart were weak. Barweil and Phelps alone troubled Otago, although Canterbury forwards missed two line chances. Proctor drove two over the bar for Otaj?o, whilst M’Cormack had two hot drives, which were luckily blocked. Combining well, Otago overran the local team during the last 15 minutes, M‘Dougall (in goal) alone standing in the way of further scoring. In the second half the wind dropped slightly Otago’s left wing showed tine comtynation and kept Whittington and Cawtberay on the run, Chapman, at half-back, supporting well. Play was mainly on Otago’s left, M‘Lean, scampering down the line and hooking across beautifully. Can terbury occasionally broke away, Phelps. Chapman, and Barweil, were very promi nent, but failed.to pierce the solid defence of Scoular, Cooper, and Anderson. Chap man (Otago) opened out play to Duncan on the right wing, the ball was returned to Proctor, who scored with a swinging shot from 30 yards out. M'Dougall snowed clever work against the onslaughts of Otago’s halves and forwards, who worried Canterbury’s defence constantly. M‘Cormack, M‘Lean doing grandly. From a fine placed corner by Duncan M’Lean breasted through Otago’s third goal. M’Dougall, in goal for Canterbury, saved his side re peatedly and made one wonderful save from a shot by Proctor. Whittington and Phelps broke away for Canterburv. but found Pryde and Anderson safe, although Teichart failed to connect up with the movement Caskie, Otago’s custodian, was little troubled, having only one goal kick in the second half. A fine line kick by Anderson was caught up by M‘Lean, whose cross was secured by Lattimer, but M'Dougall saved cleverly. Scouler and Cooper com bined nicely and M'Dougall stopped an other shot from the former. Anderson coolly dispossessed Barweil and Phelps, and M'Cormack, M'Lean, and Procter, combining cleverly, beat the opposition, and Proctor secured the fourth goal from M‘Lean*s pass close in. Until the end of the game, Otago overwhelmed Canterbury, whose halves failed to. hold the visiting forwards. Any aggressive attempts by the local side being cut out smartly by Cooper, Scouler, and Chapman, comprising the Otago half-back line. M'Dougall, Graham, Simpson. Phelps, and Barweil were prominent for Canterbury, whilst Whittington and Roberts also worked hard, the others being indifferent. Otago, all over, were good, with the exception of one position. Anderson was excellent, whilst the halves showed fine understanding, keeping thoir positions, forcing play, and defending, well M'Cormack and M’Lean played brilliantly on the left wing of the vanguard, and Proctor and Duncan were also effective. Lattimer gave good support in the first half of the game particularly.

THE POSITIONS OF THE TEAMS. The final match of the competition will take place next Saturday, when the Otago and Auckland teams play at Auckland. Although both provinces are equal far as pointa are concerned, the northern province have the better goal average, and

Otago will require to beat them to win the trophy. The present position cf the cocupettiion is as follows:

IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND, September 12. South Auckland defeated North Auckland by 4 goals to nil for the Brown Shield, which was held by the former, after a fast, bright game. Moon (two), Chalmers, and Patrick scored for South Auckland. The match between Royal Navy and Auckland provided a most exciting game, Navy winning by 3 goals to 2. Campbell scored tw’o goals for Navy and Bird one, while Auckland’s scorers were Bell and Humphreys. WELLINGTON, September 12. Marist 1, Diamonds nil. Hospital 7, Waterside 1. Y.M.C.A. 2, Brooklyn 1. Senior B Championship.—Petm.e 1, Seatoun nil. A REFEREE SUSPENDED. WANGANUI, September 7. The latest development of the referee trouble over the Technical College—Te iiute School game, is that Mr P. London, the referee, has refused to apologise as asked by the Referees’ Association. The association last night took the matter further by suspending hi.*n. VISIT FROM CANADIAN TEAM. OTTAWA, September 8. A message from Toronto states that the Dominion Football Association decided last night that a representative Canadian Association football team should tour New Zealand next year. New Zealand will reciprocate in another year.

POSITIONS P. OF TEAMS. Goals Cup W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Northern .. .. 4 4 — — 6 2 8 Southern .. .. 4 3 1 — 12 8 6 Maori Hill .. 4 3 1 — 10 6 6 Y.M.C.A 4 1 3 — 7 8 2 Mosgiel . . .. 4 1 3 — 4 9 2 Mornington .. 4 - 4 — 6 12

p. W. L. D. F. A. PU. Auckland 2 2 — — 13 2 4 Otago .. Wellington Canterbury 2 2 — — 8 3 t 3 3 1 2— 3— 0 2 17 —