ASSOCIATION

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2463, 17 May 1915, Page 3

ASSOCIATION

HOSPITAL DEFEATED

SURPRISINGLY GOOD GAMES

I Some surprises were brought off in "Soccer" football on Saturday, the greatest being the defeat of Hospital by Y.M.C.A. by two goals to one, after an excellent game. The clash between Diamonds and Rovers also provided good football, and the former team waa lucky to win by one point. Y.M.C.A. B put up a good performance against last year's champions— Corinthians—and although the score was 4 to 1 in favour of the veterans the colts played one of the best games witnessed here for a long time. Following are the results:— Y.M.C.A. A ... 2 Hospital 1 Diamonds ... 6 Rovers' 4 Thistle 6 Wanderers ... 0 Corinthians ... 4 Y.M.C.A. B ... 1 HOSPITAL—Y.M.C.A. A Perfect weather conditions prevailed for the meeting of Y.M.C.A. and Hospital at Porirua. Both teams were_ in fine form and the -result was_ a rattling good game, in which the visitors just managed to defeat their more sturdy opponents by one goal. At the outset Y.M.C.A. made the pace hot and Hospital, on the other hand,_ played a strictly defensive game during the opening stages. Throughout the first spell the Young Men forced the game for all they were worth. They kept Hospital continually on the move, and the defence of the home team was all that could be desired. At times they made brief entries into the visitors' quarters only to be forced back again to their own goal. At last the home imam's chance came and players were quick to take advantage of the opening. Mairs got the forwards away nicely together and with excellent combination they wore down the defenders, and Mairs finished a fine piece of play by landing tihe leather in the net. Half-time was then called.

The second spell had not been going many minutes before Carruthers managed to get clear away. He centred nicely to Baker, and the latter beat Porteous with a beautiful shot. One all. After this reverse the home attack became deadly. Several times tho Y.M.O.A. line was almost pierced, but the town players rallied and staved off defeat in gTe'at style. The ball travelled from one end of the field to the other at a great rate, and both teams tried hard to score the winning goal. Several times players on either side lost favourable opportunities on account of erratic shooting, but at last Y.M.O.A.'s chance came. Baker sent in a lonp; shot to Port-eons. The goalkeeper mulled and Phillips, following up fast, scored the winning goal amidst enthusiasm. Mr. E. Windley was referee. DIAMONDS—ROVERS. After ah- evenly-contested game Diamonds managed to defeat Rovers fly 5 goals to 4. Diamonds led off wi»li plenty of dash, and it was not very long before Lynneburg found the not, and drew first blood for the Blacks. After several minutes of give-and-take play, in which both sides settled down and played the game as it should bo played, Lynneburg again secured and again he made no : mistake with the shot. Rovers now attacked strongly and gave their opponents some anxious moments. They should have scored, but bad shooting spoiled their chances. :Once again tho Blacks came at their 'opponents, - and despite the fact that Rovers fought hard to keep them out, Liversage managed t<? put tho ball between the posts just as half-time was about' to be called.

G. Morton caused a mild sensation by scoring for Rovers shortly after the second spell was opened. The team had not lined out moro than a few moments when Elford secured and sc-ored Rovers' second goal, and a few. minutes later tho same player scored again, thus equalising the scores. .At this stage Rovers were playing the better football, and this enabled Templo to register their fourth goal. Not to be denied Diamonds went- at their opponents in great style and Lvnneburg put the teams on an equality. Towards the end Dumbleton scored tho Blacks''fifth goal, and they maintained the. lead fo the end. Mr. W. S. Press was referee. CORINTHIANS—Y.M.C.A. B. Although Y.M.O.A. B were defeated by Corinthians, the score—i goals to I—does1 —does not indicate the game, and the younger team put up an excellent fight. For the first twenty minutes or so, there was some lively football. Subsequently both teams settled down and Corinthians invaded Y.M.C.A.'s territory without result. The'attack was repulsed and Corinthians were quicklyput on the defensive. It was no use, however, and Arnott (inside right), taking the_ ball at the right moment, made no mistake and scored Y.M.C.A.'s first goal. The older team did not take the reverse quietly and a hot attack ensued. From a splendid forward rush the veterans scored through the agency of Low (late of Diamonds). A little later his brother, A. Low, indulged in some pretty individual play, and having eluded several Y.M.C.A. players he shot hard and true and the ball landed between the posts.

During the second' spell Y.M.O.A. continued to play -with plenty of dash, but experience was lacking, and Corinthians were successful in holding them in check, but the Black and TVhite's could not score. J. Ashe, who was playing capital football, kept the Y.M.O.A. forwards continually on the move. There was little or no rest for either side and i the game became fast and willing. Time after time the Corinthians' backs were called upon to save their side. The latter team waited its chance and it soon came. Ballard got 1 possession and shot straight, making no mistake. This was quickly followed by one from Gibson. Y.M.C.A. did t'heir best to make the scores mora equal, but without result, Mr. H. Yeoman was referee.

THISTLE—WANDERERS. Thistle defeated Wanderers by six .goals to nil. It was not a run-away victory, but Wanderers were not quite up to form and on several occasions they had hard luck in not scoring. The first score came from some pretty play by Thistle forwards,, and Simpson broke through and scored. The second goal was scored by Reid from a penalty kick. After a considerable period of give-and-take play Barnett and then Stewart added goals to Thistle's total, making the score: Thistle, 4; Wanderers, 0. Wanderers then set up nn attack and threatened Thistle's line. They were still endeavouring to "break through when the whistle blew for halftime. ' The second spell was full of interest. Wanderers kept Thistle very busy defending for tie greater part of this half. Tli© defence was too sound, however, and Thistle quickly retaliated Hie result was that Simpson managed to score the fifth goal for his siclu. Slaughter was responsible for the «.i\th foal, and t'he final whistle blew with Thistlo-still hot on the attack. Mr. J. Wilson was referee.

Third Division. Y.M.C.A. drew with Petone —1 all. Marist defeated St. David's by 4 goals to 1. Fourth A Division. Marist beat Stars by 6 goals to 2. Y.M.C.A. beat Brooklyn by 6 goals to nil. Karori drew with Institute—l all. Wadestown beat Swifts by 9 goals to 3. Fifth Division. Marist (four men short) drew with Karori—3 goals each. Oongregatioual 5 beat Y.M.C.A. nil. Y.M.C.A. beat Petone by 7 goals to 2. Amoknra drew with Brooklyn, 2 all. Sixth Division. St. Thomas's 2, defeated Brooklyn 0. Miramar Hangers and Seatoun tied— 1 all. _ Marist defeated South Wellington by 3 goals to nil. Sixth B Division. Marist defeated Y.M.C.A. by 5 goals to 1. RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES. (By Telegiaph—Press Association.) Auckland, May 16. Brotherhood beat Adult School by 5 goals to 1; North Shore beat Everton by 2 to 1; Y.M.C.A. beat Tabernacle by 1 to 0.