SOCCER SERIES CONTINUED TO-DAY

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19108, 28 June 1930, Page 10

SOCCER SERIES CONTINUED TO-DAY

HURLEY SHIELD GAMES PLAYED IN CHRISTCHURCH The Hurley Shield aeries was continued this afternoon in fine weather and on drying grounds. NOMADS V. WESTERN. The teams at English Park were:—■ Nomads—T». Sharr, F. Graham. J. Muscroft, F. Adams, J. Liddell, A. Smyth, H. Goddard, C. Pickup, L. Petersen, H. Clasper, A. Taylor. Western—G. Colville, A. Wick, E. C. Colville, W. Whittington, G. Roberts, A. Ellis, F. Bridgens, S. Ellis, A. M’Millan, T. Nelson, A. Thompson. Western opened up against the sun. A free-kick well placed by Whittington brought Nomads trouble, but finally Nelson headed over. Western looked dangerous in a couple of loose raids, but a goal-kick relieved. Goddard secured well down and lifted the leather to goal. Tackled, Colville pushed out for a corner. Clasper swung the kick across and, ten yards out, Pickup flashed a beautiful header past G. Colville. Nomads 1, Western 0. A score for Western looked certain when Muscroft miskicked right in front of his own goal, but no fewer than four shots missed by a fraction. A nice run by Nelson gave M’Mlllan a chance, but the centre's strong drive was inches too high. Then Bridgens ran right down, only to connect with the near upright. Western continued to do most of the attacking, but poor shooting spoiled a dozen good movements. Half-time score:— Nomads 1. Western 0. Liddell opened up a promising Nomads movement but Goddard missed badly with his shot. Fast and lively exchanges ruled for a spell. Western were in trouble when Goddard shot from close in, with the ’keeper drawn, but E. Colville blocked the- shot on the goalline. Roberts made the most of a free-kick against Graham but Nomads conceded a fruitless corner. Western had the most of the play for a spell but did not look like scoring. Thompson got an awkward screw on a strong drive but Sharr fielded it cleanly. With eight minutes to go, Nomads still held the lead. A miss by Liddell let Bridgens away dangerously but he shot past. In the final stages Western gained a free kick almost under the posts, but it was cleared and the gamg ended with the score:— NOMADS . _ i WESTERN _ 0 Referee: Mr J. Cawtheray. THISTLE V. SUMNER. A weakened Sumner team met Thistle on Spreydon Domain. Thistle won the toss and Sumner kicked off against the sun. Thistle attacked from th<e start. J. Spiers scored after a fine solo run. Thistle continued to press and A. Trotter scored. A few minutes later, Trotter again scored. Sumner then attacked and G. Browne ran up and drew Gwillam out, but his shot was a "poster.’ Even play followed until halftime. Half-time scores:—Thistle 3 Sumner 0. ; A clever save by the Sumner custodian, Smith, marked the opening of the second spell. Thistle continued to attack, but the Sumner backs were safe. During a scramble in the Sumner goalmouth Trotter scored for Thistle. Thistle 4, Sumner 0. Thistle were having all the better of the play, and only the dogged defence of Sumner prevented further score. Later Trotter secured, through the Sumner backs, and scored with a low shot. Final score:—— THISTLE 6 SUMNER 0 Referee: Mr Horsley. KAIAPOI V. ST ALBANS. The game between St Albans and Kaiapoi, at Kaiapoi, was a dull affair, both sides lacking in finish. St Albans set up a hot attack from which ‘Hulme, on the right wing, scored. St Albans I, Kaiapoi 0. After a period of even, play, Cullen dribbled through to score another goal for St Albans. Half-time, St Albans 2, Kaiapoi 0. In the second spell Kaiapoi had the better of the play. After St Albans’ goalie had been drawn Noble shot into the open goal. St Alban* 2, Kaiapoi 1. St Albans launched an attack from which Hulme scored. St Albans 3. Kaiapoi 1. From another Kaiapoi attack Bruce found the net with a lob shot. The final whistle went with Kaiapoi on the attack. Final score: ST ALBANS 3 KAIAPOI ..... 2 Referee: Mr J. Jennings. BRIGHTON V. RANGERS. Though it began smartly, the game between Rangers and New Brighton soon lost its sting, and Rangers had no difficulty in winning by threte goals to nil. Final score:— RANGERS 3 NEW BRIGHTON ........ 0