SOCCER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19865, 13 June 1927, Page 5

SOCCER

CANADIANS ON TOOK MATCH WITH BULLER. HOME TEAM PLAYS WELL. [Per Press Association.] WESTPORT, June JI. The weather for the'Buller-Canadian Soccer match to-day was cold and showery and the field was in bad condition. Nevertheless both teams played a hard scientific game, giving a good exhibition of Soccer. Canada won by two goals to nil. At the outset Canada attacked and within ten minutes of the commencement of play Gibson shot a goal. Canada set up a hot attack. Archibald, Buller’s goalie, who was playing well, saved cleverly. Canada at. this stage were pressing, but soon the visitors’ goal was threatened but Tait gave relief. Shortly before half-time by brilliant play Gibson received the ball and placed it in the net. On the resumption of pla.y the Canadians attacked strongly but Archibald saved well. .Play oscillated up and down field for some time. The local team continued to press but unfinished play spoilt a good opportunity. A goal again looked likely but Newman was well stopped. Archibald again prevented th«e visitors‘from scoring from a free kick and Buller rushed play up field, but Canada returned and play ended with the score: Canada 2: Buller 0.

WANGANUI GAMES

EASTBROKE STILL UNBEATEN THISTLE FINISH SECOND TN SHIELD Eastbrookc continued their series of victories on Saturday, defeating a weak -’Shops team by four goals ro one. This game finished the Shield' Competition, Eastbrookc winning with the loss of but one point. The struggle for second place was rather interesting and Thistle, by a narrow victory over Mills, finished runners-up to Eastbrookc. Eastbrooke and Workships. Eastbrookc made one change from last week, Quinn taking Wilson’s place on the extreme right. ’Shops made many changes, three new players in Thomson, Root and Braithwaite making their initial appearance. Play opened with a strong Eastbrooke attack in which Thomson and Jones figured prominently, but Richards relieved with a hefty kick. The defence of both teams was good, with the result that good forward play was sadly lacking. Eastbroke were the superior lot an»2i

Clarke was called upon on two occa sions to deal with shots from Clapham andi Thomson. Richards in Form. ’Shops’ vanguard was rather disjointed and Glover, Clapham and Bolton kept pushing the ball forward to their forwanls. In holding up the Eastbrookc attacks Richards was conspicuous with strong tackling and fine deliveries. Morris and Lowe were also doing a fair share in holding the ’Brooke line. Corners in succession fell to Eastbrooke, Clapham as usual placing perfectly, but Richards was always there at the critical moment. Eastbrooke Get Through. A strong raid by ’Shops in which Mackley distinguished: himself was beaten off by Webster andi McMillan. Clapham connected and carried play well down on the left for McKechie to cross a lovely ball, and Thomson, standing unmarked!,,capped a fine movenemt by heading past Clarke after thirty minutes’ play. ’Shops retaliated strongly on the left, Uings crossing a likely ball which Braithwaite shot against the waiting Kil|een. Play hovered' around the ’Brooke territory until Webster sent towards midfield and Thomson, fastening to the sphere, ran through to score number two. Half-time arrived with the score:

Eastbrookc 2; ’Shops 0. On resuming, two goals were scored in rapid time. Eastbrooke at tacit eii and McKechie received a pass from Jones to beat Clarke with a fast shot. From the centre Mackley elud-ed several opponents before shooting past Killeen; one’of the best efforts of the day. Play Becomes Dull. Play became rather uninteresting, the only noteworthy features being the elusive play of Mackley and the robust tackling of McMillan. Lowe had to retire with a big injury and took no further part in the game. Towandjs the close Eastbrooke again asserted themselves and clever play by McKechie and Clapham gave Jones an opportunity to head past Clarke and the end came. Eastbrooke 4 Workshops 1

The game was not of a high standard, but there were many good i nidi vidua! cforts on both sides which helped to hold the spectators to the end. The palm must be awarded to the ’Shops’ defence who helid, out for a long time against severe pressure. Best for East brooke on the day were: McMillan, Bolton, Clapham and Jones, ’Shops’ best were: Clarke, Richards, Morris, Dick and Mackley. Air H. Ward was referee. THISTLE AND WOOLLEN MILLS These keen rivals met on Cook’s Gardens. Thistle introduced Walker on the extreme right and brought Martin (transferred from Mills) to guard the fort. Mills were without Jamieson, Cowan taking up the role of pivot andi Grover made a welcome reappearance in goal. Play was early in Mills’ territory .Grover clearing a shot by Thomson. Gilroy and Baiiantyne tried hard to pierce the Thistle defence, but Mackay and Langslow were irresistible and Martin was seldom called upon. Thistle then pressed and a well-placed corner by Bain was put past by McLeod. Mills made a quick raid towards Martin, but Hope, who was conspicuous with a characteristic dash, failed to finish properly. Play was soon transferred to the other end where Walker after a nice run crossed perfectly for Fairclough (who was always in good position) to shoot past Grover. Thistle defence wore too strong for the Mills’ attack and the teams crossedover with Thistle leading by the odd goal.

The Second Spell. Grover was soon in action in the second spell, McLeod driving a fast ball which the ’keeper cleared-. Faulty finishing by both forward lines nullified many likely openings, Thistle especially being very erratic in front of goal. Walker continued to show good footwork in his new position but Proudfoot was ever ready when danger arrived from the wringers’ crosses. Mills made a strong effort towards the close to get on equal terms, Ballantync shooting hard and true, but Martin brought off a capital clearance. Langslow, Fyfe and Land were a tower of strength for Thistle at this juncture, repeatedly staving off likely attacks by the eager Woollies. Thistle kept their end intact and retired good winners. Thistle 1 Woollen Mills 0 Mr 0. Phizacklea was referee.

JUNIOR GAME THISTLE WIN THE SHIEILD The Junior Shield competition was conclud-eiA' on Saturday. Thistle, by their victory over Mills, won the trophy by one point, ’Shops proving a strong second by a telling win over Eastbrooke. In the Eastbrookc-’Shops game a keen encounter was witnessed in the first spell. ’Shops were first to score, a fine movement by Williams and Riolly ending in Knowles boating White, The young ’Brooke were not long in arrears as Quinn profited from a msitake by Dickson and equalised. ’Shops played strongly after this and Williams gave Wilson a chance which ho mardo full uao of. Toward® halftime clover play by Stephnno ended in ippins again levelling the scores, Tho teams crossed over and ’Shops soon assorted their superiority, Reilly who was very elover throughout, with an individual effort placed ’Shops ahead, Eastbrooke trieid; hard te get on level terms again, hut ’Shops’ defones had now the measure of their men and goals by Caldwell and Knowles placed tho issue beyonri doubt. Best for “’Sheps on tho day were Barron, Egertoi;. Williams, Knowles and Reilly, Eastbrooke’s best were? White Moosman, Stephnno, Quinn and Beckett, Thtotl® aiid. Mills, Thistle were the superior team throughout, showing more craft than the Mills’ boys, wio are improving with each game. Goals by Fanton, Gray, Dell and Fab conoT helped the ynung Thistle to win the first trophy of the season, Mr B, Gilroy’ was referee.

CHINESE LOSE

WEST AUSTRAJYLA’S GOOD WIN Received June 12, 5.5 p.m PERTH, June 12. West Australia beat the Chinese soccer team by four goals to one. VISITORS DEFEATED QUEENSLAND DOWNS CZECHOSLOVAKS Received June 12, 5.5 p.m. BRISBANE, June 12. Queensland defeated the Czechoslovakian visiting soccer team by three goals to two.