FOOTBALL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2078, 29 July 1890, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

TIM ABU V. WAIHI

These two clubs met for the second time in a cup match in Winchester on Saturday last, The ground, notwithstanding previous rain, was in fair condition, There was a good attendance of spectators, in reference to whom a remark may not prove fruitless. Their conduct at previous matches in Winchester was by no means edifying, and this occasion was no exception to the rule. Consideration should, in accord with good taste, always be shown for the visiting team. Of course, applause accorded to men, individually or otherwise, for a piece of brilliant play is quite permissible, but it pourtrays a very bad spirit to see the spectators shouting and hooting like (to use nearly the words of a Melbourne Magistrate in giving a decision in a case arising from this sort of thing) maniac- It is to be hoped such obnoxious practices will be discontinued. The weight of the respective teams was about equal. Waihi won the toss, and choose to defend the western goal. On the ball being kicked off it was immediately worked back to the Blues’ (Timaru) 25, where (with the exception of an occasional rush by the Blues to midfield) the play was confined for some ten minutes, and at this stage of the game it was thought the result would end in favor of the Colours (Waihi.) Shortly after Jameson relieved the Blues by a run. W, Stewart, by a neat dribble, took the ball to the Blues’ 25, but Jameson, supported by A. C. Matheson, took the ball to within a few feet of the Colours’ line, and it - was apparent a score would result. Play continued for some time in Colours’ quarters, until A. Shallard put his line out of danger by a neat kick. Mackintosh next secured the leather, and made one of his dodgy runs, passing to Lovegrove, who kicked out. From some play in Colours’ goal-Une, the latter’s forwards, headed by Kalaugher, rushed the ball to the Blues’ 25, and gradually worked to the latters line, and finally over, A dispute now occurred as to whether it was a try in favour of Waihi or not, the Timaru umpire

declining to give his decision, on the ground of not having seen what occurred. It might here be remarked that a fairer official it would be impossible to obtain. The referees decision was in favor of Timaru. After some play the Colours obtained a free kick, which, however, Sballard failed to convert into a goal. The Blues now got on a rush, and were only stopped at the Colours’ 25 by Kalaugher, the ball again being brought back to mid-field, where it was kicked out and half-time called. On Hart setting the ball in motion, it was well stopped by Hassell, who made a pretty dribble towards the Colours’ 25, but the leather was again taken to the Blues’ 25, when Jameson again rescued hie side by a run, after which Maclean got op a dribble and scored. No goal resulted. After the ball had been to the Blues’ goal-line, Matheson got an a dribble, and was not stopped till he got to the Colours’ 25. where sballard put the ball opt of danger. Next a good deal of play occurred in Timam’s quarters, till T, Hart made a neat pass to McLeod, who in turn passed to Sballard, the latter passing to W. Stewart, who crossed the Blues’ line amidst great applause. Sballard failed to add to the score. Some good scrum work was next indulged in in mid-field, D. Stewart made a good dribble to the Blues’ quarters, Mackintosh making up lost ground by a good run. Play for some time was up and down the field, in which W. Stewart (for the Colours,)’ and Mackintosh, Dr Thomas, Hassell, and j Jones (for Timaru,) did some excellent work. The game now became very even, sometimes hanging m the Colour’s quarters and sometimes in the Blues’. Darkness was now setting in, and play now became difficult. After a little play in the Colours’ quarters, Mackintosh secured a mark, which Jameson converted, into a beautiful goal. Then the Colours' again rushed the Blues’ into the latter’s quarters, time did not permit them to make up their Joss, and the game ended with the ball well in the centre line. The game, taken all round, was very even, though nob fast, and it was a pity to see the ground team beaten at the finish by merely a piece of good luck, for it must be said they were not defeated on their merits, as the teams were just equal. The Wajhi forwards had the best of the tight-scrum work, while the Timaru had the advantage of loose play. The Timaru backs passed well, as usual, and their rush.sl opping capabilities added in a great measure to ward off defeat. It would not he fair to single out one as i having played better than another;

though it must be said the full-back was their weak point. In the for-j wards Hassell, McLean, Matheson (2), and Jones were the best, White occasionally showing up in fast following. It must be remarked that Matheson’s, and at times Maclean’s offside play greatly aided their side. For Waihi in the backs. W. Stewart took the palm—in fact his play was second to none on the field —while A. Shallard played his usual game. Kalaugher also stopped some good rushes. Moore, (the full-bacfc) did some good tackling, but he should desist in kicking at the ball on the ground. Of the forwards D. Stewart was the best, but A. Stewart, F. Shallard, Bell, Hart (2), deserve mention. Mr Durbridge umpired for Timaru and Mr H. E. Smith for Waihi. Mr W. Mendelson carried the referees whistle, and his decisions were almost faultless. The visitors were entertained by the local men at the Wolseley Hotel, where a very pleasant evening was spent.