ASSOCIATION.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 698, 6 May 1916, Page 11

ASSOCIATION.

SUNNYSIDE VICTORIOUS. ! ST. BEDE'S PLAY SHORT. Sunnyside did not have much dilli- ■ cully in defeating St. Rede's in a , trial game at Sunnyside to-day. The game was interesting, both teams 'showing good combination, but St. Bedes were at a disadvantage owing lo a small team. Sunnyside won the loss, and St. Bedes kicked off against 1 the wind, playing four men short, Sunnyside pressed and within the space of a few minutes Lamont secured a goal. Sunnyside 1. St. Bedes 0. Flood saved several awkward situations for St. Bedes. From a breakaway, F. Thompson took control of the leather and by skilful play carried it to Sunnyside's goal and shot. However, bis attempt was unsuccessful and Johnson (Sunnyside) once more sen! the ball down the field. Daly, after having gained the leather from a splendid passing rush, netted with little dillicultv. Sunnyside 2, St. Bedes 0. Second Spell. On resuming, Sunnyside again assumed the aggressive. After C. Mullin had made an unsuccessful attempt to secure a goal, Keightly carried the ball down the line in fine style, and sent in a stinging shot, which was saved by inches. Daly came lo Simnvside's rescue and netted the ball. Sunnyside 3, St. Bedes 0. At this stage Eustace Thompson took his place on the field, but even then St. Bedes were playing three men short. Just on Ihe call of time Beckett hit his head on the goal post, but fortunately the mishap was attended with no serious results. The game ended: — .Sunnyside 'i St. Bedes 0