WELLINGTON (3) v. SOUTHLAND (nil.)

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 19897, 15 September 1913, Page 7

WELLINGTON (3) v. SOUTHLAND (nil.)

Southland won the toss and pushed right to the mouth of the goal. Wellington retaliated, and obtained a corner hit. A hard shot followed, but was ii fraction out. Southland now force*', but their passing was not ns perfect as Wellington, who 3 after carrying the ball the length of the field, shot a- fine goal off Miss McDonald's stick. Southland now icarijied the play over the line, and attacked vigorously, but Wellington was able to save and a strong passing rush carried the ball to the Southland goal again. Here a sharp tussle took place, Southland being put to their uttermost to keep the goal clear. The white and red (Southland) now improved, <and the play changed ends. A fine shot just missed entering the Wellington goal. Wellington again brought off a passing rush and Miss McDonnell shot, Miss Harris putting it in. Score: Wellington 2, Southland nil. Southland now took the ball back, and an exciting tussle took place in the circle, but Wellington were too good for them and soon made them again take the defensive. ]Viiss Dement shot Wellington's next goal, after a lot of give and take play. The play Avas now very mixed until tho whistle blew for the spell.

Ihe play recommenced with Wellington attacking, but Southland met them fec;uiyrely and retaliated, a fine shot just n.'issing the goal. The game was '!ovv much sharper, and for some time the Wellington 25 saw the game. Up and djawn play now iresiclted*, much fine work being got in by_ both sides. Southland's passing was improving, and the tackling was becoming much more spirited. A strong rush by Wellington seemed very likely to produce a goal, but a splendid shot hit the post and \i.as turned "off. Southland then atiicked, and from a corner hit nearly brought off a score, but the Wellington defence was safe. Both sides were now coing their, best, but were very well notched. If anything. Southland were having the best of this half.

EETAHKUNA (3) v. WEST COAST

Little interest was taken in this contest, which was played on Rec. No. 2 during the progress of the other A Section games. At the start Eketahuna played all over the Coasters, and ran up three goals, but before no-side had been sounded the red and whites had scored .two goals, the game thus ending in a win for Eketahuna by three goals to two. ,