SOCCER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19841, 16 May 1927, Page 4

SOCCER

EASTBROOKE CHECKED THISTLE GAIN FIRST WIN The second round of the Shield commenced on Victoria Park on Saturday. The ground was on the slippery side and mistakes were frequent. Eastbrooke were hard put to continue their winning way and were only able to equalise against Mills in the closing minutes. Thistle proved too good for a weak ’Shops team and delighted their supporters by returning their first victory of tho season. EASTBROOKE BEAT WOOLLEN MILLS Both sides made changes from last week. Eastbrooke had Beckett in goal and Sewell was introduced at back in place of McMillan, who was injured. Mills had a newcomer in McGhee at right-back, Cartwright was in centre ami Gilroy reappeared at inside left. Mills made the running at the start and Webster was lucky to clear with a host of eager Woollies in attendance. Jamieson was early prominent witji good heading out work and also in frustrating McKechme and Thomson. Mills’ forwards were very eager and wore rewarded when Jamieson started a movement which culminated in Cartwright beating Beckett from close range.

This success gave Mills the necessary confidence and play was mostly n the vicinity 7 of Beckett’s charge. Mills liad one or two scoring chances but bad shooting spoiled some good outfield play. Eastbrooko rallied and a smart raid on the left saw' Clapham test Grover, who cleared confidently. Play was in mid-field when half-time arrived with the score: Mills 1; Eastbrooko 0. Mills were again to the fore on resuming and a good cross by Ballantyno saw both Cowan and Cartwright fail at the critical moment and Webster dashed in to make a splendid clearance. Eastbrooko forwards were being well held and their efforts were always frustrated by Proudfoot and Jamieson. Play became a bit vigorous, both sides playing hard with little science shown. Eastbrooke made desperate efforts towards the close to maintain their unbeaten record. May gave Upton a clear field and the winger centred. The ball was returned and Upton again centred beautifully for McKechnic to equalise the score with a good effort. Mills got down from the centre, but the final whistle blew with honours even. The game, played under difficulties, was one of the best and keenest games this, season. Mills on play were value for both points. Eastbrooko were well held throughout. Mills’ main men were Proudfoot, McGhee, Jamieson and Ballantyne. Best for Eastbrooke were Webster, McKechnie, May and L. Clapham. Mr D. Stiratt was referee THISTLE TROUNCE ’SHOPS Very few bright passages were witnessed in this game where ’Shops introduced Clark, Ellis and Cooper. ’Shops played with ten men throughout, but only towards the close did Thistle prove the superior team. A, feature of the game was the dashing play of Ellis, nil American, who proved his worth by scoring a great goal, and showing also how to shoot from all angles. Play began with a Thistle raid in which Bain and Kidd were prominent. Richards, however, relieved and Cooper early gave Ellis an opportunity which the winger made use of and sent over a tempting ball which McLeod kicked clear. The jags again returned to the attack and good work by McKay and Bell resulted in Fairclough, who looked suspiciously offside, netting' number one for Thistle. Right from the centre Glover and Ellis bore down on the left and Ellis, beating three opponents in short space, delivered a fast shot which Walker was powerless to save. It was the finest effort of the day. ’Shops tried to press home their ad vantage after this, but the Thistle defence beg-an to settle with the result of a quick transfer to the other end where Clark was nearly caught napping with a fast Bain drive. Good purveying play by Morris again saw Ellis in evidence, but the winger’s cross was too fast for Cooper, who failed to get up in time. Thistle pressed strongly towards half-time, but a fruitless corner was their only reward and half-time sounded with the score; Thistle 1; ’Shops 1. Within a minute of resuming Thistle regained the lead. Kidd and Bain between them carried play to ’Shops ’ territory and the latter crossing perfectly, Fairclough neatly beat Clark. ’Shops retaliated strongly on the right, Glover getting through but his parting effort was weak. No so Ellis,

who had now shifted to inside left, where he delivered a rocket shot which Langslow charged down and cleard. A quick rally on ’Shops’ right nearly produced the equaliser but Walker dealt with Ellis’ shot in confident style. Towards the end Thistle pressed home their advantage and goals by Falconer and Fairclough completed the scoring. Thistle 4 Workshops 1 Thistle were best served by Langslow, McLay, Kidd, Bain and Fairclough. Workshops put up a good game without some of their crack men. In Ellis they have a clever player. Richards, Dick, Lowe and Morris also deserve special mention. Mr F, Philips was referee.

JUNIOR GAMES In view of the Canadian match two teams of junior players have been picked to play in a curtain-raiser to the Possibles v. Probables match on Saturday next. After the trial teams representing New Zealand and The Rest will be picked for a curtain-raiser to the Canadian game on Spriggens Park on May 28. The teams are:— A Team (colours, blue): —Morgan, J. Walker and Harper; Melville, Wilson and Bolton; Fenton, Knowles, Beckett, Tippins and Falconer. B Team (colours, red and green):— Dickson; Wilson and A. Walker; Thomson, Williams and H. Smith; Caldwell, Gray, Kirwin, Quin and Riley. Reserves: —Barron, Brewer, K. Wilson. VISITS TO AUSTRALIA CHINESE DEFEATED. NEW SOUTH WALES TOO GOOD. Received May 15, 5.5 p.m. (A. and N.Z.) SYDNEY, May 14. Now South Wales defeated the Chinese Soccer team by six goals to three. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. WIN FOR CZECHOSLOVAKIAN TEAM. Received May 15, 5.5 p.m. (A. and N.Z.) ADELAIDE, May 14. The visiting Czechoslovakian team defeated South Australia by t|va goals to one.