ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
THE ENGLISH TROPHY WELLINGTON BEATS AUCKLAND (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Oct. 5. For the English Trophy Association football match, the weather and the ground were perfect. Auckland scored after three minutes, when Robinson crossed for A. Francis to net. Wellington took a turn, for Walker to score from 20 yards out, and the same player put his side ahead with a shot from close in. Wellington dominated the play, and Hatchard scored a clever goal from 25 yards out. At half time Wellington was 3 and Auckland 1. On resumption, Wellington scored again, Baker getting the ball through. The visitors held a territorial advantage, and after midfield exchanges Price added another goal. Soon after, Baker netted with a good shot. Auckland took a turn, and A. Francis scored from close in. Auckland pressed for Masters to score, making the final figures:— Wellington 6 goals. Auckland 3 goals.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24422, 7 October 1940, Page 4
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150ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL Otago Daily Times, Issue 24422, 7 October 1940, Page 4
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