ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3829, 2 August 1927, Page 53

ASSOCIATION.

CHINA v. SOUTH MAITLAND. SYDNEY, July 28. The “Soccer” match China versus South Maitland ended in a draw, the scores being 3 all. CHINA DEFEATED. SYDNEY, July 31. South Coast beat China by six goals to three.

THE CANADIANS’ TOUR. NORTH AUCKLAND DEFEATED. WHANGAREI, July 28. The' Canadian Association football team played the penultimate game of their tour today against North Auckland, under wretched conditions. Rain fell on the sodden ground almost until the conclusion of t match. In the first half the local side showed up surprisingly well, and for the third occasion on the tour scored first against the visitors through a rather lucky shot by J. Ackers. In the second half the Canadians rattled on four goals, Archibald scoring three and Gibson one. Mr R. Nesbitt refereed the game. There were about 1400 spectators.

Final game at Auckland. AUCKLAND, July 30. The Canadian Association football team played the final match of its tour to-day when it defeated Auckland by six goals to two at Blandford Park before 7000 spectators. The ground was exceedingly sloppy after the recent rain, and a couple of heavy showers during the game made it worse. Considering the circumstances, the game was remarkably fast, and clever football was witnessed throughout. Auckland opened well, but the Canadians soon established their superiority’, and led by’ four goals to nil at halftime. Archibald, who played a great game, scored three of the visitors’ goals and Turner the fourth. In the second spell each team scored two goals, Paynter and Monaghan scoring for Canada, and Innes and Dunsmore for Auckland. Monaghan’s goal was a penalty. Canada’s all-round combination and placing of the ball were outstanding features, and the forwards were always bustling Auckland's defence. Archibald, in particular, was ever troublesome, and all three of his goals were brilliantly obtained. Tate, the Canadian goalkeeper, had a comparatively easy time. Batty, Auckland’s custodian, although the scores do not suggest it, gave a great display, saving brilliantly just as many goals as were registered against him. Innes, as in last Saturday’s test, was outstanding among the Auckland forwards, and was the soul of the local attack. It was about a quarter of on hour before Auckland’s attack,

which raised high hopes, weakened, and Canada started an intensive attack. Their four goals followed in quick succession. Their tactics of long, accurate kicks, and Archibald’s individualism proved irresistible. Canada scored again immediately after the opening of the second spell. Humphries and Innes then led Auckland to the attack. Innes scored, and then Monaghan scored Canada’s sixth goal, which was the result of a penalty’ awarded for illegal tackling. Dunsmore scored Auckland's second goal shortly afterwards, and there was no further score.

At the end of the match the players formed a circle and sang “Auld Lang Sync,” the crowd joining in. Cheers were given for the Canadians, who will leave by the Niagara on Tuesday.

GAMES IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, July 30. Nomads 3, Western 1: Villa 4, Technical 2. Nomads are the Canterbury Chatham Gup team which will meet the winner of the Otago competition in the final. WELLINGTON MATCHES. WELLINGTON, July 30. The following are the results of the games played in Wellington:—Y.M.C.A. 2, Marist T; Thistle 2, Hospital 2; All Diamonds 8, Brooklyn 1- The game between Institute and Scatoun was not played.