THE SOCCER CODE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16377, 27 June 1927, Page 12

THE SOCCER CODE

KYNE CUP FINAL GISGASCO BEAT HARBOR BOARD Gisgasci deleated Harbor Board hv six goals to two in the filial tor the lvvne Cup ot the Reserve oil SiiHiiUay uliei noon. Consideraole interest was eviiiied in the match, and the linn) was witnessed by one ot the largest crowds yet seen at any local competition m Gisborne. The game was last- throughout, but Gisgasco were obviously supermi m practically every department, play being cuutiued to the Harbor Board territory for about two-thirds of the time. Gisgasco, however, were fortunate m winning the toss, and having ilie strong sun in their favor while the players were fresh. At the conclusion of the match the cup was presented by its donor, Air. - At. J. Kyne, to Roots, captain of the winning team, Air. Kyne mentioning his appreciation of the fine spirit of sportsmanship and friendly rivalry which pervaded the competition. Roots, on behalf of Gisgasco, J. Graham, captain of the Harlxir Board team, and Air. J. J. .McDonald, chairman of the association, responded to Air. Kyno’s lemarks.

Mclvnr, iii the Gisgasco goal, gave a splendid exhibition throughout the game, and liis team had him to thank that there were not a great many more scores recorded against them. Maloy, at right, back, was in good form, while at left back Bury’s kicking was rather erratic at. times, but otherwise he played a good, sound, defending game. Roots, at centre forward, was at Ihe top of his for in, and was a treat to watch, while Bridges and Alarlor. ably assisted by Howurth, were the pick of ibe forwards.

Muir, the Harbor Board goalie, although beaten on several occasions, was by no means disgraced, and proved [limseif a line asset to bis team, one save in the top corner of the net being a particularly meritorious effort. The defence for Harbor Board was very sound, although the half-backs were somewhat weak, Graham at centre-half being the best- in that line. A. Waugh and Taylor wore the pick of the Harbor Board’s vanguard, Taylor’s goal being typical of his usual fast following-up play. A. Waugh again lost some chances through holding on to the ball 100 long, but otherwise he played a bright, spectacular game. Alarlor, who played a bright game throughout. opened the score for Gisgasco with a brilliant cross shot which completely bent the geflie. Gisgasco continued to press until the interval, keeping the Harbor Board’s defence busy, and before the teams left the field Bridges, Jennings, and Howarth had each scored a goal in addition to that of Alarlor’s. On resumption after halftime, A. Waugh, after some spectacular plnv, opened Harbor Board's score, and a few minutes later added a further point- for Harbor Board from a scramble in front of the Gisgasco goal. The final score was 6—2 in favor of Gisgasco, Alarlor and Bridges pacli securing another goal before the conclusion of play. Air. Coleman was the referee. .MERCANTILE (6) BEAT THISTLE (2) A match was played also between Mercantile and Thistle, resulting in a fairly easy win for Mercantile by six goals to two. Mercantile were much superior in every division of play, and in the first- spell the .Mercantile goalie was only twice called upon to save. Mercantile were certainly playing with the strong sun to their advantage, but their open, swinging play seemed to demoralise the close playing of some of the blues. The match provided a really good exposition of soccer, however, and was witnessed with considerable intercst.

Simile, in the Alevcantile goal, had iittie to do, hut- lie did that, little well. Barker played a smart game at hack, and the three halves, Clements, Woodrow and Kemp, gave a brilliant exhibition. The two outside wing men were I lie pick of flu* forward lino, and their centres were pretty to watch. For Thistle, Easton, in goal, made some brilliant, saves, and the sun was responsible for his inability lo save some of the scores. Sweeney at right back was the pick of the defence, and a decided improvement in the Thistle team was seen when Hair went to centre-forward, J. Watt being the pick of the forwards up until this time.

Woodrow opened the score for Mercantile within the first five minutes of play, with a spectacular shot from twothirds of the way out, the strong sun confusing the goalie. Shortly afterwards Ilill scored for Mercantile with a shot, from well down in the corner, and after a good deal of pressing round the goal. Butcher secured Mercantile’s third point. Shortly after the resumption after the interval Butcher again scored, heading a spectacular goal from a centre by H. Hill. Thistle then took up the attack for a time, and Downie, who had come down from back, took a long shot at goal, and' with a spinning hall succeeded in beating the goalie. Thistle, continued to press, arid J. Watt took a shot from close in. _ Sniale stopped the ball, but fumbled it, and Hair, following up fast, kicked the leather into the net. From then on Thistle were more or less on the defence, and Monk and TV ill added two further points before Ibe conclusion, making the final score 6—2 in favor of Mercantile. Mr. I'firkin was the referee.