THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 20, 1989
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Draw In Hockey Interport
FOUR GOALS SHARED IN THRILLING ENCOUNTER
J. NOLASCO AND LIEUT. HOOK PLAY BRILLIANTLY.
(By "REFEREE")
PLAYED at a furious pace on a hard fast ground, the sixth annual Inter- port hockey match between Hong Kong and Macao, played at Macao yesterday, resulted in a draw of two goals each.
I can visualise no fairer result. Both teams were remarkably well matched. About 1,500 spec- tators were treated to as fine an exhibition of hockey as the series has ever produced, but it is to be regretted, in view of the excellent manner in which the game was controlled, that they did not appreciate the unpiring better.
While the players.took everything in the best possible spirit, the same cannot be said of the crowd. Whereas I can appreciate a certain amount of bias in the matter of applause, I cannot excuse the booing of an umpire's decision, especially when that umpire happens to be a guest.
The Hong Kong team is to be, congratulated on the excellent manner in which they fought back at critical periods of the game. On two occasions they were a goal behind but each and every one of them stuck to their often did not bother to tackle back! job, eventually to be rewarded. an extremely serious fault in
full-back.
provided
Malik's display at left-half can
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Both Goodwin and Almada their respective goals, played very well.
In brief, the Macao team, with- out exception, can be said to have all played their part with credit.
The Play
H. G. LANGE TRANSFERRED TO TIENTSIN
H. G. Lange, well-known Colony swimmer and former captain of the European "Y" aquatic section, is expected to arrive in Hong Kong from Germany next Wednesday. Lange, who is work- ing for Siemens China Ltd., has been transferred to their Tientsin office.
success when Pritam Nath found the net with a well-directed flick.
During the interval both teams were presented to H: E. the Gov- ernor of Macao.
Second Half
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On resuming, it was noticed that Pyara Singh who had led the forward-line in the first half, had changed places-with Pritam Nath, inside-right.
The Hong Kong forwards took The weather was dull with a sus-the bully-off and Fowler sent across the ball straight up the field from
The closing stages rather an anti-climax. It was not surprising-indeed it was inevit-not be put higher than adequate! able in view of the speed of the In attack, the inside-trio of Ner-picion of rain in the air when the
a nice centre, which brought a opening exchanges that something ain Singh, Pritam Nath and Pyara game started within a few minutes would have to crack later on.
Singh, thrilled the crowd with their of 3 pm. Stands had been erected play. Pritam Nath tested Almada short corner. After five minutes' Hong Kong, led for most of the delicate stickwork and fine combina- all round the ground and accomo-with a high flick which was easily second half, equalised five minutes tion. All worked hard throughout dation for spectators was excellent. saved.
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from time and the game promptly
and it was not due to their efforts Hong Kong settled down rapidly Away went Macao. Straight down fizzled out!
that Hong Kong did not win. and were the first to attack, a nice the field in a series of short-passing Hong Kong's forward-line gave Fowler was fairly good on the movement on the right being broken movements and Airosa in a glori- an educational display of fine con-right-wing and got across some up by Laertes Costa. Keeping up ous position, shot hastily but with structive hockey and as a combina-typical centres, while Partaub was tion were much better that Macao too well-watched to be effective. from individual movements, mostly,
I might say, by Amilcar Angelo, whose elusiveness and speed, on the left-wing completely demoralised Bond, Hong Kong's right-back...
Hook Impressive
In the Macao, team, I was greatly impressed with the splendid display of J. Nolasco. I did not see this young play- ér make 2 single ΕΣΤΟΣ throughout.
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the pressure, Hong Kong were great power right across the goal- awarded a free hit just outside the mouth. On the left, Angelo went circle which proved fruitless. Soon through in a typical solo effort but after, Fowler who was playing very shot wide. aggressively, made a nice run down End-to-end play followed, chief the right-wing but bungled his cen-interest for Hong Kong lying in the tre.
vast improvement of Bond who was
Ten minutes of Hong Kong and now after a first-half of complete Possessed of a sharp eye, the then Macao came into the picture eclipse tackling and feeding well. bumpy nature of the ground ap-with their celebrated short-passing of the match. After play for the Then came the finest piece of work The intermediate-lines were well peared to affect him not at all. Hav-movements in the forward-line. natched with a slight balance ining regard to their form in former favour of Hong Kong.
On one occasion, Angelo on the
half had been in progress 15 min- representative games-many place left-wing, swung a terrific
utes; a movement on Macao's right pass them as the finest wing-combination right across the field which
saw Alex Airoan gain possession. F. ever to
have represented Hong Nolasco picked up at full speed.
He sent through a nice pass into Kong-Nerain Singh and Partaub, Warming to their task, Macao the circle and H. Rosario sent .2 one would have expected would have were now constantly in enemy terri- first-timer screaming into the right Bond, right-back, was being com- been too much for one man to tory and after a bout of short hand corner of the net which Good- pletely outclassed and Hook assum- tackle. Nolasco not only performing, Albert Airosa just missed with win never even saw. ed most of the responsibility of ed this feat, but completely broke a shot at goal from the "left.
The most impressive member of the Hong Kong team in the first half was undoubtedly Lt. Hook, at right-half."
dealing with the H. Rosario-A. 'Angelo left-wing combination.
His energy at this period had to be seen to be believed. He quick ly realised the futility of delicate methods and wasted little time in! his tackling, which was robust but eminently clean. He gave Fowler some beautiful passes and the sult was continual pressure from this wing.
them up! Partaub, latterly, peared to lose all his confidence.
Fine Backs
themselves into the danger-zone.
ap-
Goodwin Tested
on
pass-
short-corner
After 20 minutes, Albert Airosa was. struck by a stick and left the field for some minutes:
The Inevitable
Play was now slowing up and both teams were obviously feeling the effects of that terrific first half. Angelo, on the left-wing, was be-
Goodwin was called on twice in as many minutes, auccessfully kicking R. Rosario and Laertes Costa, the clear on both occasions. Immediate full-backs, were very sound and ly after, however, he was drawn played with complete understanding. from his charge and re-
P. Angelo Their speed stood them in good stead pushed the ball into the net. on the occasions that Hong Kong's Hong Kong took up the attacking fed well by his halves, and, not inside-forward trio had Willie Reed, while not being the
worked and were awarded a
marked by the opposition for the dominating figure he is wont to be
which was not turned to account. gerous movements which culminat- most part, instituted several dan- in local hockey, played his usual
I have already dealt with J.The forwards were now playing sound unspectacular game, giving Nolasco, at right-half. Of the other magnificently although most of the ed in Nolasco cutting in from the little away and invariably selecting Alex. Airosa played well up to his owing, chiefly, to the inability of
members of the intermediate-line, movements were
the right, right-wing and just missing with a the right man to feed.
-with. He did not appear to findtion which had caused Macao sup-attentions of Juan Nolasco at rignand Partuab, on one of the few oc- Gonsalves was very shaky to start reputation, while Ferrira, a selec-Partaub Singh to elude the close With a bare five minutes left for play, Hong Kong stuck to their job his partnership with Bond altoge-porters a certain amount of mis-half. After play had been in pro casions when he managed to elude ther to his liking. As the game of him and can be said to have vin- supporters were given a thrilluan Nolasco, sent the ball into the givings, did all that was required gress some 30 minutes, Hong Kong
dicated himself.
Pyara Singh was through on his circle and Pritam Nath scooped it In attack, F. Nolasco, on
into the net. right-wing, fully lived up to his re- tackled before he could get in
the own but, in a good position, was
The game then fizzled out! Umpires were Messrs. R. Hender- son and K. Hussain.
The teams:-
-progressed, however, so did he im-l prove. Later, he was one of the outstanding members of the team His stickwork was very sure and his clearing powerful, while was always cool under pressure.
Appeared Unwell
he
his
fierce, drive.
putation of being the finest man in shot, that position. in this part of the Back to Hong Kong territory. F. world" and Angelo, on the other Nolasco went down the right wing wing, was full of tricks and was in typical style and sent a perfect and Laertes da Costa (Captain), J. No- MACAO:-C, C. Almada; R. Rosario always a source of danger to Hong centre right across the goalmouth lasco, Alex. Airosa and S, Forreira; F. Bond was a disappointment. I Kong when in possession.
and P. Angelo, a few seconds later, Nolasco, Alberto Airona, Pedro Angelo was not able to verify this but Inside-forwards, Albert he certainly gave me the im-Pedro Angelo and H. Rosario were but topped the ball and Goodwin Bond and J., Gonsalves; Lt. Hook, W.
Airosa, attempted a terrific drive at goal, H. Rosario and Amilcar Angelo.
HONG KONG-Lt. Goodwin; V. C. pression that, he was unwell He thrustful and aggressive, but very kicked clear. did strike form in patches in the apt to wander with the result that
A. Reed (Captain) and M. R. Malik: second half, but generally he was their contribution was more indi- following a period of ding-dong Umpires. Messrs. R. Henderson and K. One minute before the interval, 8. A. Fowler, Pyara Singh, Lt. Pritam Nath, Nerain Singh and Partaub Singh. Jackadaisical, slow in recovery and'vidual that combined.
play, Hong Kong's efforts met with HussaÍN.
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