ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20261, 2 August 1937, Page 13

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

HUNTLY BEAT ROVERS. A. HALL OUTSTANDING. EVEN EXCHANGES. Though the standard of football In the game, Huntly Starr v. Claudelands Rovers, played at Seddon Park on Saturday, was higher than for some weeks the game was not outstanding for brilliance on either side. Huntly deserved their win but Rovers were unfortunate in having to field a Junior player in goal and to lose the services of Schonau through injuries. An even first spell ended at 2-all, but in the second half Huntly added a couple of | easy goals and by good defence held their lead. The outstanding player on the field was A. Hall, right back for Huntly, Avho time nnd again turned defence into attack. He was a source of trouble to Rovers throughout the game. W. Marshall was a hard-working forward for the winners, while Fennev was, very safe in goal. Rovers fielded a i promising centre-forward in Stewart I | and his goal was a fine effort. Clark j was the best, of the backs for Rovers, j I The teams were:— ! Huntkv-Starr. Fenny. A. Hall.; j Young. K. Hall. Rassirk. G. Marshall,] ; YY'. Marshall, Spiers, YVhylle, Churchill,! j Roberts. | Rovers.—Rogersnrt. YY’rlght, Clark, j | Rogers, D. Crabb. YY’allaee. Allsop,, ! Moore, Stewart, Schonau, Phillips. | An Early Score. I The game opened at a fast pace and j | after Churchill had cleared the bar, ] with a hard drive. YY’. Marshall found ’ j the net for Huntly to score after 10] J minutes’ play. ! Hiintlv-Starr 1 Rovers 0 j I At this stage Schonau retired in- ( 1 Jured and was replaced hv Farr. Huntly • I again worked Into position hut YVhylle j was wide with his shot nnd Rovers I cleared Io half-way. The Rovers for-| i wards were tlion nwav in full cry and | pood passing he!ween Moore. Slewart nnd Farr brought them to within ! striking distance hut a centre from Phillips swung behind. Onlv pood defence work by Fennv saved Huntly. when first Stewart, and I hen Farr shot at goal. Play returned to Rovers’ territory but, strong kicking by the backs pushed Huntly back. A fine centre by Wallace gave Rovers n chance, hut the inside forwards were ! out of position. Huntly forced a corner when Clark was hustled hut. from a , subsequent goal-kick Rovers trnnsi ferred play to the opposition terriI torv. Rovers opened their account when

Stewart headed in cleverly from a scramble in front of the goal. It was aot long, hoxvever. before Huntly again went into the lend, Whylie completely beating Rogerson. Huntly-Starr 2 Rovers 1 Huntly continued to attack, a cross by YY\ Marshall nearly found the net. \ corner followed hut from this Rovers came hack to the offensive. It vas only for a short time, however, and Rovers had some anxious moments when a combined Huntly rush to the goal-mouth looked dangerous. Clark defended strenuously to avert what ippeared a certain goal. Hall was just is safe when Rovers attacked but following a good cross by Allsop, Farr pushed the ball home and the spell »nded. Rovers 2 Huntly-Starr 2 A Simple Goal. A simple goal T»y Spiers put Huntly Into the lead shortly after the teams •esumed. Short passing in front of Iho goal found Spiers in possession and ho inadp no mistake with the goalie nut of position. Hall was again conspicuous for solid defence when Rovers carried play to the goalmouth. Huntly scored again when Rogerson carried a corner kick from G. Marshall into the net. Huntly ’• Rovers 2 Wallace received from Allsop in a very handy position hut he made a poor attempt to find the uprights. Rovers continued fo attack luit the> d d not appear likely to score, beinc in accurate close in. Allsop worked Into a good position only to see his shot

clear the bar and Hall relieved for Huntly. A fine break by Crabb gave Rovers a splendid opportunity hut Hall once more came to Huntly’s rescue. With Huntly again on the offensive a good opening gave the vanguard a chance but off-side play spoilt the movement. An accurate cross by Wallace found Fenny safe when Rovers rushed the Huntly goal. The custodian was again equal to the occasion when Stewart shot, from Hose In. Rovers held their position in Huntly’s territory and Stewart swung the ball to a *ap hut Farr was off-side From the free-kick Huntly returned play to Rovers’ half. \ long kick downfleld by Hail put Churchill In position for a goal, hut he delayed too Inn* and the defence caught him. Time found Rovers tn possession with the score unchanged. Mr. E. R. Marsh was referee. Lower Grade Results. ” Intermediate: City A 6 v. Revere, 0; East Old Rovs i v. City R. 0; Technical 2 v. Wanderers, 1.