THAMES V. PAEROA.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XI, Issue 609, 18 September 1902, Page 9

THAMES V. PAEROA.

A WIN FOR PAEROA. The return football match, Thames v. Paeroa, took place at Parawai on Saturday afternoon, but attracted only a small number of spectators. The heavy rain of the last two days left the ground in a very sodden state, and spoilt a good display of football. Houghton captained the home team and Flynn the visitors. Paeroa won the {toss, and chose the northern goal, with the sun at their backs. A good breeze was blowing across the field. Thames kicked off, and the play was for the most of the game confined to the forwards. The backs found great difficulty in handling the greasy ball, and passing runs were not frequent. In the first spell, when the ball was near the Thames goal-line, Shaw took a pass and scored for Paeroa. Sorenson was entrusted with the kick, but failed to add to the score. In the second spell Coote made an opening and initiated a passing run, which ended in Flynn getting over the line and scoring the second try for Paeroa. Moore took the kick and landed a goal. No further score was made, Paeroa thus winning by 8 points to nil. Thames had hard luck in not scoring on several occasions. Mr F. Ladner acted as referee.