FOOTBALL

Waikato Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2552, 30 May 1922, Page 5

FOOTBALL

UNDER LEAGUE RULES. MATANGI 36 V. CITY EOVEES 11. This match, played at Matangi, attracted a large number 6f spectators. The game was very fast and open, and some splendid play was witnessed. The maroons’ (Matangi) combination was responsible for their fine score. Rovers (black and white) were somewhat disorganised but several of the team were conspicuous for good play, notably McKearney, Matakoe, Campbell, Robertson and McMillan, the latter’s goalkicking being of a very high order. From the kick-off Rovers full-back returned to Shaw, who knocked on. Matangi got the ball from the scrum, and a passing rush carried play to Rovers’ line, Avhere McMillan was prominent in a dribbling rush, but was not supported, and Shaw, gathering up the ball, passed to Turner, to McDonald, who crossed the line. Cranston missed the posts. Matangi 3, Rovers 0.

On resuming J. Shaw took the ball well and passed to D. Shaw, to Turner, to Campbell, who scored under the posts. Cranston converted. Matangi 8, Rovers 0.

1 Matakoe and Robertson by good play carried the ball to maroons’ 25, but Matangi’s combination was working splendidly and in a twinkle Shaw snapped up the ball, transferred to Campbell, who passed to Thrupp, who repassed to Campbell, who crossed the line. Cranston converted. Matangi 13, Rovers 0. :

From the kick-off Robinson returned to Cooper, who, when tackled, passed to Cornaga, the latter finding the line with a good kick. From the scrum D. Shaw passed out to J. Shaw, but McMillan intercepted and play was carried down the field. McKearney, Campbell and Appleby were putting in good work and it looked as though their efforts would succeed, but just at the critical moment the ball was kicked too hard, and Matangi forced. Rovers again attacked and Matangi was once more forced. From the kick Campbell secured, and with a good run carried play to Rovers’ lino* but was penalised for holding on to the ball, allowing Rovers to clear their line. however, came again, and a splendid passing bout in which Campbell, Christensen, .Shaw and Cranston participated, resulted in J. Shaw crossing the line. Cranston failed to increase the score. Matangi 16, Rovers 0.

Rovers attempted to turn the tables, and led by McMillan and Cornaga, carried play to Matangi’s territory, but the defence was too good. From loose play Turner secured the ball and passing to McDonald the latter had no difficulty in scoring. Cranston converted. Matangi 21, Rovers 0. McMillan followed up fast from the kick-off, but Matangi’s full-back pushed him out near the corner. D. Shaw got the ball from the scrum, and passing out smartly Matangi backs were soon in action, and play was transferred to Rovers’ 25, where Cranston tried to pot without success, Rovers being forced. Libeau secured the ball from the kick-off and transferred to Robinson, to Shaw, to McDonald who scored. Cranston with his kick struck the bar. Half-time sounded with the score: Matangi 24, Rovers 0. The second half saw Rovers putting a lot more life into their play. Appleby carried play to Maroons’ 25. Here Rovers were awarded a free-kick and McMillan was equal to the occasion, placing a fine goal. Rovers 3, 'Matangi 24.

From the kick-off Cooper passed to Matakoe who was brought down at the corner. Keeping up the pressure Rovers had Matangi defending all they knew how. McMillan eventually got the ball away to Young, who crossed the line at the corner. McMillan kicked a beautiful goal from a difficult angle. Rovers 8, Matangi 24. Matangi got to work from the kickoff and Campbell evaded the Rovers’ back and scored. Cranston failed with the kick. Matangi 27, Rovers 8. The play at this stage was very fast and open. After give and take play Cranston potted a goal. Matangi 3.1, Rovers 8. Campbell fielded the ball well from the kick-off, and dodging through the players before they realised what was on. lie had scored. Cranston kicked a goal. Matangi 36, Rovers 8.

From a free-kick awarded Rovers McMillan followed up fast and passing to Appleby the latter scored. McMillan took the kick, but the angle was too difficult. Time sounded immediately after with the score: Matangi 36, City Rovers 11. Mr Hampton, of Hamilton, controlled the game, giving entire satisfaction. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. / The following will represent Cambridge in the rep. match against Lower Waikato, at Cambridge, on Saturday next: —Full-back, Collett (Suburbs) ; three-quarters, McMurtrce (Athletics), R. Cranston (Matangi), Shaw (Matangi); five-eights, Campbell (Matangi), Mclvor (Suburbs); half, Mclvor (Sub-

urbs); forwards, C. McMillan (City Rovers), K. Campbell (Matangi), Tauti (Suburbs), P. J. Hill (Suburbs), R. Meehan (Suburbs), D. Coe (Suburbs). Emergencies.—Backs: Cornaga (City Rovers), H. Norman (Suburbs); forwards: J. McKearney (City Rovers), Christensen (Matangi). A. and B. and junior teams will appear in Thursday’s issue. TEAM WALKS OFF FIELD TE IvUITI, Saturday. In the Maniapoto Union’s senior competition games to-day, Tc Kuiti defeated Hangn'tiki by six points to nil. Shortly after the commencement of the second spell the Hangatiki team walked off the field as the result of their captain, Nikora, being ordered off.