ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1929, Page 5

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

JULIAN CUP COMPETITION CALEDONIANS COMBINE TOO WELL STRATFORD SCORE EASY WIN. J The combination of the Caledonian eleven was the maiii feature of their defeat of Pirates, at Western Park, but notwithstanding the fact that both teams were below full strength, spectators were treated to a fine exposition of the Soccer code. Pirates made the first move from the kick-off but the game came back and Caledonians set up a hot attack that was stemmed by neat work by Mitchell. For a while play was straggling, then Gardner took possession and dribbled through the Pirate halves to be stopped by Mitchell, who transferred to Alsop, but Fawcett beat him for the ball and sent the Caledonian forwards away. Gardner sent a stinging shot to the goal, but Perry-Keane saved well and cleared. Darwell gained possession and passed to McKoy, who in turn transferred to Alsop, but here again a promising movement was frustrated by Fawcett, who sent the ball across to Gardner. For a while Caledonians had the better of the game, but their movements were faulty and they lost some good opportunities. A chance came to Pirates but Griffin neatly- intercepted Anderson’s pass and the play was carried on by Gardner, Hill and Bremer into the Pirate area again, Mitchell being forced to concede a corner to stem the rush. The kick proved of no avail as did a second one a few moments later. Then play gradually worked back to neutral area and the Caledonians’ efforts were punctuated by long, fruitless, kicks, but they were not to be denied and Gardner passed in to Hill, who shot hard and beat the Pirate custodian badly. Stung by this reverse, Pirates made determined efforts, but several promising movements w’ere nullified by weak passing and the half-time whistle sounded with play in midfield. Caledonians at once took up the attack and for a while were dangerous. A spirited attack by Pirates saw them conceded a corner which, however, proved useless, as did a corner to Caledonians after Perry-Keane had run out to save from Gardner. A miss-kick by Griffin at the other end let in McKoy, but the latter’s shot was saved by Plumb. Anderson made an effort on Pirates’ right wing, but his shot went wide, as did one from Hill at the other end. Another attack by Caledonians ended in Mitchell putting the ball through his own goal. From the centre kick Pirates again assumed the aggressive, and for a while severely tested the Caledonians’ defence, Plumb finally clearing from Roper. A spell Of indifferent midfield play ensued, and then Darwell and McKoy got away. Bell miss-kicked and gave McKoy a good opportunity, but his shot was a yard or two wide, and a minute or two later the same-player lifted one over the bar. Another attack by Pirates saw Anderson centre, and in saving Bell gave a coiner. Pirates were showing better , form than at any previous part of the I game, and kept their opponents on the defensive for a time, but could not score. Darwell on one occasion received a pass from Anderson and McKoy, and when he had only the goalie to beat he sent well outside. Bell broke up an at- I tack and sent Gardner away, but his shot went over the bar. A little later Perry-Keane saved a stinging low shot from Gardner. The ball travelled quickly up and down field, but play lacked finish, and off-side play spoiled several good opportunities, Gardner again putting into the net from this position. The final whistle sounded with the score: Caledonians 2 Pirates *” 0 MrT W. Spedding was referee.

STRATFORD DEFEAT RANGERS.

BIG MARGIN WELL MERITED. More concerted play in the first half was the deciding factor in Stratford’s easy win over Rangers at Fitzroy, and though the home team played much better in the second spell and at times had the better of the game, their efforts lacked finish and they were unable to score. Stratford, playing with the wind, forced from the start, but were repulsed by Oliver who sent out to Herdson, the ball going well down and Stratford cleared at the expense of a corner which was sent out of play. From the goal kick Baker sent well down the line to Cheeseman, who forced a corner which was taken by himself, the. ball rebounding off Thompson into Rangers’ goal, making Stratford one up. Stratford again came through, Puncheon shooting wide. Play hovered near Rangers’ corner flag until Baker brought relief by shooting wide. Stratford combining through Bannister, Cheeseman and Payne, continued to attack, Dalziell, Thompson and Kandell putting in great defensive work, until Bannister came through, but when only about five yards out he failed to beat Shepherd, the rebound being kicked over the line. . A corner to Stratford followed immediately, but was headed well into play by Kandell. Stratford’s second goal followed from a clearance by Baker which was taken by Puncheon, who tried a speculator, the ball bouncing over a ridge into the goal. From a bout of midfield play, Rangers were away, Aird clearing. Baker, following up, tried a long shot which again bounced high, completely deceiving Shepherd. Knight went through for Rangers and forced a line ball near the corner Hag. A free kick against Stratford was cleared by Aird, and Cheeseman forced a corner which went behind. Rangers could not hold Stratford. who were for the greater part of the game playing a full team in Rangers' half until Knight got away and forced a corner. Knight and Kandell made numerous excursions into Stratford territory, but were for the most part unsupported and play returned to Rangers’ half, two corners to Stratford being forced. Raynor, getting possession, sent in a stinger which Shepherd cleared well. Baker tried a solo run, but Thompson pulled him up, the ball going to Oliver, who cleared at the expense of a corner. Baker had to retire with an injury to an ankle. This allowed Rangers ta force play for a spell until Bannister got away and forced a corner, which was kicked out. On resuming. Rangers came through, Herdson testing Harrold for the first time, but Stratford went through to force a corner. Much more even play followed with the ball travelling up and down the field. A corner to Rangers Was nut behind. Payne took s: long pot

which skimmed the bar and went out of .play. Rangers for a while held the upper hand, but they played the individual game too much where concerted efforts would have most likely have made some promising movements fruitful. After a spell on the defensive, Stratford came back with redoubled vigour and a pretty piece of concerted play culminated in the ball being transferred to Cheeseman at the mouth of the goal and the visiting forward had no trouble in notching another goal for Stratford. Spurred by this additional reverse, Rangers came back and Herdson headed into the goal, but Harrold kept his citadel safe and cleared a difficult ball. Offside play gave Rangers a free kick and a chance, but Brown turned the ball over the line. Stratford then took a turn at attack and Payne was prominent in a fine solo effort, but Shepherd was safe. Randell injured his knee in a kick from the line at goal and played under a big handicap for the rest of the match. Stratford again pressed and Puncheon had Shepherd on the qui vive, but the home custodian cleared and the ball was taken up by Knight who changed defence into attack and was beaten on the line by Harold. The game then became very fast and Rangers were once more on the attack, but Shepherd was equal to Hilton and Payne, who hammered in two strong shots. Rangers appeared to have a great chance to register a goal when Thompson, Dalziel and Knight were associated in the forward movement, but Aird and Brown stemmed the rush and sent the ball down to Puncheon, who tested Shepherd, but the latter cleared well and sent Knight away. Knight was again very unlucky and a brilliant shot hit the bar and bounced out. Stratford were again on the attack when the whistle sounded, the scores being: - Stratford 4 Rangers 0 Mr. G. W. Lawrence was referee. ALBION DEFEAT UNITED. MARGIN OF EIGHT GOALS. Playing at Stratford on Saturday, Albion defeated Egmont United by nine goals to one. The game was not a brilliant exhibition of the code, but nevertheless was an improvement on some of the Soccer matches that have been played at Stratford. United were handicapI ped by having only nine men, and that the Albion score was not larger wastestimony to the solid defence maintained by those nine. The game opened with Albion attacking strongly, favoured by a stiff breeze 'at their backs. They bore down on in the United goal and concentrated effort brought its result when W. Albran sent the ball between the posts. Then Ibbitson scored the second goal when Gibbs knocked the ball back only to have it returned by the Albion man. The ball was kicked off and Ibbotson secured to run down and score. Walbran netted the next two goals, the latter of the two being headed in after Crowe centred from a free kick. Gibbs ran out to clear. The bounce beat him and Ibbotson notched his third by heading the 'ball in. At half-time the score was six ■goals to nil. The second half was a replica of the first, with Albion pushing play into United teritory, where it stayed for the greater part. Miller replaced Gibbs in goal, the latter going to inside left. Receiving the ball in the goal mouth Parrish saw that Miller did not stop it. Ibbotson scored his fourth goal when he fired in a hard shot that beat Miller all the way. But now was United’s turn and Wright “broke the duck.” Albion added another through Parrish notching his second. The game ended:

Albion 9 United 1 Mr. J. Howard refereed. RESULTS FROM THE CITIES. DUNEDIN. Maori Hill 2 v. Mosgiel 1. Northern 3 v. Mornington 0. Technical 0.8. 3 v. Y.M.C.A. 1. WELLINGTON. Senior A. Waterside 3 v. Marist 1. Y.M.C.A. 5 v. Institute 2. Senior B. Lower Hutt 5 v. South Wellington 0. Swifts 3 v. Petone 2. CHRISTCHURCH. Rangers 1 v. Western 1. Thistle 3 v. St. Albans 0. Sumner 3 v. Technical 3. INTERPROVINCIAL SOCCER. AUCKLAND BEATS WELLINGTON. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, July 20. The English trophy Association football match between Wellington and Auckland, played this afternoon in wet Weather, resulted in a win for Auckland by four goals to two. The scorers for Auckland were Kay (3) and Innes and for Wellington Smith and Rigby.