DECISIVE WIN

Southland Times, Issue 25342, 22 July 1935, Page 8

DECISIVE WIN

THIRD HOCKEY TEST INDIANS BEAT NEW ZEALAND CONDITIONS SUIT VISITORS (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, July 21. India won the third hockey Test against New Zealand by 7 goals to 1 j before a crowd of 12,000. In spite of the narrow margin by which the first two Tests were won the Indians- clearly demonstrated their great superiority on a hard, fast ground, and after the first 15 minutes they dominated the game. With masterly tactics and finished stick-work the Indians broke ■ through repeatedly, and in the closing stages they did not seem to be at all worried by the occasional New Zealand attacks. Dhyan Chand, at centre forward, was the most outstanding visitor, being seen in numerous fine runs. He received excellent support from Rup Singh and Wells, while the two wings, Fernandez and Shahabuddin, made some brilliant runs down the line. Masud, at centrehalf, originated many attacks, but was not as prominent as in the earlier matches. The Indian full-backs showed splendid defence and time after time broke up the rushes by the New Zealand forwards. The New Zealand side showed many faults. The forwards did not combine at all well, although some showed to advantage as individualists. Turbitt was seen in several brilliant runs down the field but did not combine with the others as well as might have been expected. Bay was also prominent in similar runs, but Watts was well marked on the wing. The halves, W. Bowden and Spiers, were not impressive, as the opposing forwards were too fast. Moore, in the New Zealand ( goal, gave a poor showing, making very few saves. The defence mainly rested on Ewan and Rogers, both of whom played sound games, although their clearing hits were not as clean as might have been. Blay Described. The Indian forwards forced play to the New Zealand circle, but were repulsed and the New Zealand forwards took play to the opposite end. From a corner Wellbourne took the hit, directting the ball to Turbitt who whipped it across the goal mouth for Bay to send in a powerful drive which gave Blake little opportunity to save. New Zealand 1, India 0. New Zealand prolonged the attack and Turbitt drove a fast ball from the edge of the circle which Blake cleverly deflected. From a pass by Harbail Singh Shahabuddin took the ball down the line and swung in to Wells. The two went in to close range before beating Moore to score. India 1, New Zealand 1. Almost immediately Dhyan Chand with a bright solo effort penetrated to the circle and sent in a medium pace ball which Moore misjudged and failed to stop. India 2, New Zealand 1. Only a few minutes had elapsed before Rup Singh passed the ball to Dhyan Chand, who went close in to give the goal-keeper no opportunity to save. The half-time score was: India 3, New Zealand 1.

Soon after the resumption Fernandez took the ball to the 25 where he beat Ewan and centred to Dhyan Chand, who ran in to net. India 4, New Zealand 1. After a brief rally by New Zealand Rup Singh broke away, and bouncing the ball on his stick, took it into the circle and with a beautiful reverse shot scored in the corner of the goal. India 5, New Zealand 1. New Zealand again attempted to penetrate the Indian defence, several shots just missing; but Wells broke clear and in a spectacular dash with the ball on his stick he beat Moore to register another goal. India 6, New Zealand 1. The final score came when Dhyan Chand netted with a powerful drive from an acute angle, the game ending, India 7, New Zealand 1. N.Z. WOMEN’S TEAM NEW SOUTH WALES DEFEATED. THREE GOALS TO TWO. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) Sydney, July 20. Though down two goals in the first five minutes, the New Zealand women’s hockey team convincingly defeated New South Wales by three goals to two, enhancing their prospects in the all Australian carnival at Melbourne. In splendid defence G. Mortimer excelled. E. Hansen, centre half, was the chief agent in upsetting the pacy attack of the home forwards. Mrs Reid, the captain, was always cool. Tlie New Zealanders regarded the ground as perfect, though they confessed they were accustomed to more bounce. They quickly mastered the necessity for driving stickwork without losing the faculty for short passing.

A feature of the play was the New Zealanders’ skilful stoppage of the ball on the full. They were generally superior in positional play. M. McKenzie, inner right, was easily the best forward, being thrustful, fast and neat. M. Cotter, left wing, was again reliable, though she was closely watched by “Tory” Wicks, the New South Wales captain. M. McKenzie scored the three goals for New Zealand. The New Zealand team was as follows:—Mrs A. O’Connor (goal), J. Donald, G. Mortimer, M. Gudsell, E. Hansen, A. Mackie. J. Donald, M. McKenzie, Mrs H. Reid, I. Dahlberg, M. Cotter.