SOCCER TEAM PUTS THREAT INTO EFFECT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18544, 18 August 1928, Page 6

SOCCER TEAM PUTS THREAT INTO EFFECT.

NOMADS DEFAULT AFTER REFUSING TO APPEAR ON ENGLISH PARK OVAL. The KngJish Cup games .were continued to-day. only ono game being; played at Unglish Park as a consequence of Nomads’ default. Western and New Brighton met at the park. Nomads defaulted .this./, afternoon, to Technical. The game was billed to take place at Knglish Park at 1.30. but none of the Nomads turned up. The default is the result, of recent trouble between the Nomads club and the C.F.A. over barracking, the result being that Nomads threatened to default if they were put on at Bngltsh Park. For some weeks the Nomads have not appeared on the oval, but this week a game was arranged for them there, with the. result, that they carried out their th This deliberate default is regarded very seriously in Soccer circles, and, will probably result in a breach similar to that with Sunnyside.

WESTERN V. BRIGHTON. Western- got to work at once, and Continued a hot attack for some minutes. Brighton returned with a very determined rush, which **«*"' Cruick-,-dvnk score a pretty goal from tne centre. They continued their attack, and the game became very bright. Western, making a'great effort, returned, and Fa 1 loon evened the score with a pretty %hot. after a long run. Brighton came back at once, Middleton scoring after a pretty forward movement. Both teams got down to solid work, Brighton’s inside forwards making a very fine showing, and producing a most interesting game. Brighton, playing a startling game, bottled v) est> ern up for a spell, Waddell scoring from close in after, a nice piece of foiwai'd play. A corner gave Western a cbanc-e, but a magnificent head m h> Falloon was just cleared by Mitchell. After a long struggle round the Brighton goal, Falloon got one in. At halltime. play was in mid-field with the Brigh ton 3. Western 2. Resuming, Western attacked and Kennedy, finding Mitchell out ot position, slipped one in. A bright passing bout between Falloon and Kennedy. in front of the Brighton goal, resulted m Kennedy scoring with a pretty shot. Western attacked determinedly, Kennedy’s shot missing. A few minutes later, Roberts put in a beauty from a long way out. From a melee in front ot’ the Brighton goal, Thompson put m Western’s sixth goal. Western continued the attack, till time was called with the score: — WESTERN r > BRIGHTON *> Mr H. Smyth refereed the game. SUMNER V. VILLA. Sumner met Villa at Richmond Parlvon ground that, was not showing much damage from the rain. Sumner kicked off, but Villa stopped them, and from a melee Evans headed in a beauty. Villa 1. Sumner 0. They had hardly commenced when Villa again were at it. blit the defence saved. Sumner returned play, but could not hold their ground, and* Villa swept back. Villa were pressing hard and only the good rearguard saved the situation. The Sumner backs saved by kicking over the corner, and a series of further corners resulted before the ball was cleared. Desultory play with Villa on the attack saw Walker send a. long shot which beat the keeper. Villa 2, Sumner 0. Sumner carried play into Villa territory, and a bungle spoiled a likely score. Sumner were riot to be denied, however, and Paterson finished off a fine effort. Villa 2, Sumner 3. A long shot placed the ball in the Villa goal area, and the backs failed to clear. P.eterson snapped up, and, beating . the . backs, shot one from close in. Sumner 2. Villa 2. Half-time came with the score unaltered. On the resumption, Sumner gave the Villa defence a busy time. They had adopted more bustling metlUods, and as a result the opposing- forwards could not get going. Play , was fast and willing, swinging from end to end. Sumner were pressing hard, and Browne lifted a hot. one the keeper fisted over the bar. A fine move. Sumner came again, and a fine solo effort by Campbell saw both backs drawn, but be kicked over the bar. spoiling an excellent chance. Villa returned with a run and a high kick robbed them of what looked a ce.r3Fina i a s cor e* VILLA 2 SUMNER 2 RANGERS V. ST ALBANS. St Albans kicked off against Rangers at Richmond Park. St. Albans were early on the attack. G. Cullen opening their score. St Albans 1, Jlangerfi 0.. A spell of desultory play followed, neither side showing up particularly. Rangers forced the first cornel*. Rangers had a great chance to equalise, but did not take advantage. Immediately after, however. Bond equalised with a beauty. St Albans 3. Rangers 3. Rangers were now having the better of the game. From a corner St Albans pressed hard, but E. Barnes, fisted out well. Rangers brought play back and Sloan put them in front. Rangers 2. St Albans 1. Bunt came through nicely for St Albans and brought play to Rangers goal, where Angus equalised with a good one from close in. St. Albans 2, Rangers 2. St Albans kept up the attack, Gordon putting them ahead with a good shot from a hard angle. St Albans 3. Rangers 2. Both teams were now playing | good football. Half-time was called with St Albans attacking. Scores:— St Albans 3, Rangers 2. Not long after resuming. Donaldson difficult angle. ‘ St Albans 4. Rangers 2. Donovan followed in quickly. The ball hit the upright, low down and bounced In. St Albans 5, Rangers 2. All the St Albans front line had now scored a goal each. St Albans forced a corner, and Donovan headed in nivelv. St Albans 0. Rangers 2. Rangers came away, and Bond scored. St Albans 6, itangers 3. IGnal score:— ST ALBANS 6 RANGERS 3