SOCCER.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3648, 7 June 1927, Page 3

SOCCER.

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLB.

R.S.A. v. FOXTON. On Saturday Foxton (blue), journeyed to Palmerston North, where they met R.S.A. (red). The local team won the toss and selected to play with a strong sun in their favour. From the commencement the ex-soldiers attacked only to be repulsed by a goal-kick, A movement on tin 1 left wing allowed Foxton to gain ground and following this the centre-forward tested Graham in goal with a feeble kick. The home eleven then took charge of the play temporarily, Travers getting close on several occasions. West was the first to draw Mood, however, and fliis he did by breaking away from midfield to trick Hinds, 1 ho bine custodian, with a line shot. R.S.A. 1, Foxton 0.

Sinclair put in some hard work for the visitors and he was’mainly responsible in allowing Coop to shoot over from a passing bout. Truman (R.S.A.) was penalised for obstruction after this, but Mounsey’s kick was erratic and proved unavailing to the blues. For a quarter of an hour the game became exceedingly slow; both elevens were gaining a share of the leather Imt there was no finish, the greasy ground handicapping the players considerably. Half-time Avas called without nnv change in the tally.

After the interval the blues set the pace and tested Graham several times, but the shots were weak and not of a dangerous nature. R.S.A. ten minutes from the resumption rallied and Baigent. received from the right-winger to send the leather into the back of the citadel for a goal. R.S.A. 2, Foxton 0.

After this success the ex-sol-diers maintained the pressure on the blues and almost immediately Travers netted the third point withoui the local men having opened their account. R.S.A. 3, Foxton 0. From a corner the blues managed to press back the opposition and the forward line swung into action only to meet Avith opposition from the local full-backs. Baigent added another point from a melee in front of the blues’ goalmouth and three minutes later Travers and Tucker increased the lead. The game ended with the score reading, R.S.A. 6, Foxton 0. Mr. J. Davidson acted as referee.

Goals Ch. P. \V\ L. D. Pts. St. Andrews 0 5 1 0 10 Athletic (i 5 1 0 10 R.S.A. 0 4 2 0 8 Flock House (i 1 4 1 3 Foxlon () 1 4 1 3 Rangers (i- 1 5 0 2 ;Ki :i7 17 2 30