MILITARY FOOTBALL

Camp News, Volume 1, Issue 18, 12 April 1940, Page 4

MILITARY FOOTBALL

New Zealanders Defeat Aidershot There was a 'characteristic All Blacii background when the New Zealand Contingent played the Aidershot Command, winning 13-8. The match began after the New Zealanders had given a haka. The New Zealand High Commissioner. Mr. Jordan, was present. Manx members of the New Zealand 'Contingent were bunched among the spectators, and kept up a refreshing and frank running commentary. The whole side played hard, keen football,, which was reminiscent of the grand All Black play seen here in the past. The outstanding players were Coombe, Cutbush and Francis. A penalty goal for the Aidershot Command came 15 minutes after the start. The Now Zealanders, within two minutes responded, and took the. lead, which the Command regained, and their lost again. At half-time New Zealand led 10-8. The second half was less interesting. though Cutbush frequently showed himself to be. a line player. The only further score came toward the end when Coombe kicked a penalty goal. New Zealand won 13-8. The New Zealand team in the above match would represent the anti-tank battery, which was formed by New Zealanders in London at the outbreak of; the war. Francis, a. former Canterbury player, has been leading the side. Coombe is the well-known tennis player