SOCCER

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 189, 12 August 1931, Page 4

SOCCER

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The Association Cup postponed games were carried through on Saturday in ideal weather. On Victoria Park Eastbrooke got the better of Thistle in a hard game by four goals to two, and on Cook’s Gardens Athletic fell to K.P.’s by the odd goal in five. The Eastbrookc-Thistle game was very evenly contested and was value for a draw, 'thistle being very unfortunate. At one time in the game Eastbrooke’s goal seemed to be charmed, as try as they might tne Thistle players could not got the ball through. Eastbrooke took advantage of their chances and to this they owe their victory. Thistle would have done well had they recalled the old saying, “Never .swap horses when crossing a stream,” as th loss of points on Saturday was a vital point. The failure of Payne disorganised the whole team. For the winners Johnstone, in goal, proved his worth, but he must get rid of the ball more quickly. Once or twice on Saturday the Thistle forwards were on top of him before he got the ball away and he only saved a score by smothering the ball. Of the backs Woods was the best; indeed he was the best back on show. Clapham has certainly strengthened what was a weak position of the halves. Maxey was, if anything, the best of the three. He plays a quiet but effective game, but should pay more attention to feeding his forwards. Of the forwards Upton was the most prominent. His speed was a big factor in his success. Killeen, while playing a useful game, is much better on the outside position. Jones made the most, of his opportunities and can snap a goal. Taylor, for a junior, played a very useful game and his goal was w'cll taken. Clapham was good while ho lasted, but seemed to tire. For Thistle Ritson played the game of his life. Some of his saves were brought off in masterly fashion. Tasker was the better back and improves every game. Barbour hangs back too much before tackling his man. Of the halves Falconer was the liveliest and was placing the ball bettor. Kidd played well until he changed his position to the left, where there were too many of them to be effective, and Fairelough was left to fend for himself. Dickson was, as usual, a forceful half, and was unfortunate in some of his drives. However, he is inclined to play too much to his left wing, and the opposition are prepared. Bain was the best forward and his goal was indeed a masterly effort. Payne, his partner, was a failure. Heath played hard, but had little support from his inside men. It’s a pity he did not follow up that first shot of his. The right wing did all that was asked of them, but Little must get over a habit of waiting till the man comes out, as by that time the defence is closed up again. Thistle were unfortunate but were the cause of their own undoing. The game in Cook’s Gardens opened somewhat sensationally, Athletic scoring in the first, minute. However, after this promise they fell away and the game became very slow until about 10 minutes before time, when both teams wore, standing 2 each. After this some life was infused into the gamp as both were out for the winning goal. This foil to K.P.’s, through Gilroy. Thus they ran out winners by tnree goals to two. The best, for the winners wore Neilson, Jamieson. Denholm and Ritchie. The Athletic best wore Fgerton. Thomson, Holland and E. Wilson. The junior game. Woollen ATills v. Eastbrooke, was well contestoil throughout and there were some bright, bits of football shown. Eastbrooke wore Iho most methodical of the two. The draw was a fair reflex of the pbny. In the other £amo Athletic, had an easv win by 5 goals to 1 over their smaller and less experienced opponents. Technical College. Although losing 5 goals Healey, the Tech, goalie, played a great game. The final round of the Association Cup will bp played on Saturday next when K.P.’s meet. Thistle on Cook’s Gardens. This should be a great contest as K.P.’s have only to draw to win, while if Thistle win they will earn another try. Eastbrooke and Athletic meet on Victoria Park, where a verv even game should be witnessed. The junior games for Saturday are Woollen’ Mills v. Athletic and Techni- ; cal College v. Eastbrooke. Saturday was a red-letter day for school football in Wanganui. For the first, time two school teams visited here from Palmerston North, primary and secondary. The primary school game ended with honours even, two goals each. While, the Palmerston boys were best in the first spell, after the nervousness wore nff the local bovs proved themselves as good as their opponents. Wallace. Ruscoe, McKenna, and Beale wore prominent. In the secondary school game, while Wanganui wore beaten by 9 dear goals, the selectors were quite satisfied with the showing of the boys against, their heavier and more experienced oppon- ■ onts. This game was more in the nature of a try-out of some of the Tech nical reserves. Tt is understood that thorp is a possibilitv of a game being arranged between this Palmerston team and the team which will represent Wanganui in the North championships. Tf this comes nff it should be good practice for the boys. The primary schools’ competition ; games this week, are: A Section. — Avenue v. Tawhero on No. 2 Victoria Park: Wanganui Fast v. Gonvillo on Fonk’s Gardens; Marist v. Queen’s Park on No. 1 at 3 p.m. B Section. —Avenue v. Aramoho °n Victoria. Park No. 2: Wanganui East v. Gonville on Cook’s Gardens; MoHsf v. Durip Hill on Victoria Park No. 1. Starting at. 3.45 p.m. For the information of enquirers this

table shows how sell ools tand — P. w. D. Pts. Avenue A .. .. .. 4 4 0 0 8 Queen’s Park .. 4 1 0 6 Mari st .. 4 1 1 4 Wanganui East 41 1 2 4 Tawhero .. .. . . 4 1 2 .1 3 Gonvillc .. .. . . 4 (• 4 0 0 B Section Avenue .. 4 Q () 1 ; Durio Hill . . 4 1 0 3 5 Mari st 3 2 1 0 4 Wanganui East .. 4 0 Aram oho .. .. o 0 2 Gonvillc .. .. . . 6 0 2 0