SOCCER

Southland Times, Issue 21773, 30 July 1932, Page 20

SOCCER

(By "Spectator.”)

Rangers are the possessors of the President’s Cup for 1932. The writer knows that every soccer enthusiast will join with him in congratulating this team on their splendid performance of Saturday, by defeating Corinthians by three goals to one. The final and deciding game in the President s. Cup competition was an inspiring affair full of bright play and hectic rushes. Both teams played with a will, and when the final whistle sounded, everyone agreed that one of the best games witnessed at the Showgrounds for many seasons had concluded. Now that Rangers have won a trophy the writer is sure that competition in future games will be more keen. Lack of enthusiasm has been the cause of many lifeless matches, but now that Corinthians have been defeated, the other teams will probably become a little more energetic, and realize that the Light Blues are not invincible after all. , , zThe final points in the President s Cup competition were as follows:— Rangers 6 Corinthians 4 Central 2 Invercargill 0 The grounds on Saturday were in a very muddy condition. The number one area on which the Central v. Invercargill game was decided was dotted with miniature lakes, making it almost impossible for any accurate play to take place. Central easily defeated Invercargill by six goals to one. The Red and Whites possessed more ability than the Blacks, who indulged in much aimless kicking and wild passing. Towards the finish the game becam- very one-sided, Central being in opposition territory time and again. Thom, a newcomer, who played on Saturday, was a tower of strength to the Central combination. If this player attends the Showgrounds each week, he will make a name for himself. in the soccer world. A new competition will be commencing, so Invercargill and Central, by far the weakest teams attending the Showgrounds, should wake up and put a little more dash into their work. Rangers and Corinthians can always be counted upon to put up a good display, and there is absolutely no reason why the Blacks and the Red and Whites should not be able to field complete elevens. J. Greenfield, the well-known Central player, is ill with pleurisy. Everyone hopes that he will soon be able to attend the Showgrounds again. M. C.llins and J. Boyd, new Central players, are performing creditably, and next season should be a tower of strength to the Red and White combination.