SOCCER ON GOLDFIELDS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 161, 28 September 1927, Page 6

SOCCER ON GOLDFIELDS

KEREPEEHI V WAIHI Soccer fans in th« goldfields district no doubt enjoyed the good exhibition iriven at Kerepeehi by the locals and a team from Waihi in the D.C.L. Cup match on Saturday last. Although losing by four goals to three. Kerepeehi had most of the play. After losing the toss, Kerepeehi soon raided the Waihi goal and Kidd put in a nice shot, only, however, to see it neatly fielded by Roberts. Coward, for Waihi. made ground on the right and scored with a fast low shot from a long way out. Kidd made ground on Kerepeehi’s left and centred well and from a scramble Speedie equalised. Hands and Craig initiated a movement on Kerepeehi’s right. from which Shilton scored, putting Kerepeehi in the lead. After some good midfield play Sharp equalised for Waihi. Before half-time arrived Sharp and Robertson again scored and the visitors turned over with a lead of’ four goals to two. Kerepeehi then commenced a bombardment of Waihl’s goal, from which Shilton scored Kerepeehi’s third goal and the same player made Roberts put two more shots over the bar. Roberts again put a long drive by Garrett over the bar and Craig narrowly missed scoring by a header from the corner. Waihi made few raids this half and was only dangerous once when Callender cleared from a tight corner. Kerepeehi's goalkeeper had an off day and Walhi'a keeper saved it the game, putting up a grand exhibition. Welch. Sharp and Robertson played a good game for Waihi. The Kerepeehi team played well individually, but require more combination. Mr. Bally, of Thames, was referee and had good control of the game.