IN THE LAST MINUTE

New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12616, 29 November 1926, Page 4

IN THE LAST MINUTE

MAORIS BEAT LEICESTER LOVE KICKS THE DECISIVE GOAL FALWASSER SCORES TWICE By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received November 28, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, November 27. Eighteen thousand people saw the Maoris beat Leicester by 15 points to 13. Leicester first pressed, and penned the Maoris for several minutes in their own territory. The Maoris were penalised for offside play, and Prentice kicked a goal. Pelham seemed certain to score after a powerful run, but was grassed near the line. The Maoris were given a penalty kick, from which they gained nothing. Leicester's fast wing three-quarter, Farndon. got the hall near half-way soon after, and swerving cleverly, crossed under the posts. Prentice eas- a ilv kicked a goal. Before the interval Falwnsser spared an unconverted try for the Maoris. Leicester 8 points Maoris 3 points The second half was splendidly contested, the pace increasing with the spectators’ excitement. Falwasser dived over for a good try, which was not converted, and Wilson iiiushca «... sailing work with a splendid dropped goal. Leicester replied, and Prentice threw himself over, when hard pressed, to score a try ___________ which was uncon-

verted. The Maoris got together, and brought the scores level with a try, and tremendous excite* me n t reigned. There was tense silence while Love kicked the goal which gave the team a lastminute victory. The Maoris de-

LOVE. served to win. They played fine football, and showed great staying power. Maoris 13 points Leicester 13 points Maori team. —Potaka. Phillips. Pelham, Falwasser, Kingi, Love, Wineera. Bell, Olsen, Dennis, Wilson, llikn. Robinson, Manibera, S. Gemmell.