1934-12-26 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1934

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CHINA EXPECTED TO MEET PORTUGAL IN "SUNDAY HERALD" CUP

CHINA SHOULD

BEAT ENGLAND

MYSTERY TEAM

ALL CLUB PLAYERS PASSED OVER

SELECTION COMMITTEE CAUSE SENSATION

(By "ROVER")

Winners of the "Sunday Herald" International Charity Cup Competi] tion in 1930 and 1933, China have

an

excellent chance of entering their third final this afternoon when

they meet England in the Semi- Final Round on the Club ground, at 3:30 p.m.

Represented by almost the South match-winning entire China "A" team, the Chinese present a formidable front, while their defence is almost impregn- able, with those two stalwarts Lee Tin-sang and Lau Mau at full-back.

The England team selection has caused a sensation by the omission of all Club players...even from

the ranks of reserves-the Ser- vices' being fully represented by three sailors and seven soldiers, while the rest of the team and re-

serves are made up from the Police

and Kowloon.

The selectors, evidently with the encounter between Lai Wah Cup

the Army and the Chinese still fresh in their minds, have thought fit to include Services instead of civilians, taking, of course, form into consideration.

Howe Dropped!

Howe, the Club's centre-forward team-if not good enough for the ecrtainly merited inclusion in the contre-forward position then most emphatically as a reserve!

Fowler's

emission from

the

right-wing is another instance where reputation has been placed before form, for any one player deserved recognition it was Fowler.

He has performed consistently well throughout the season, and besides being a deadly shot and

one of the greatest opportunists, is

a most unselfish player.

I am not running down Kiley, but the fact remales that the latter is practically unknown' and has not done anything outstandingly good to merit inclusion.

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Wearmouth's Chance

ENGLAND AND WALES WALES NOT

PLAYING TO-DAY

LIKELY TO HOLD

CUP THIS YEAR

HOLDERS ARE CONSIDERED PORTUGAL'S BOLD

FOUR

UNLIKELY TO WIN

(By Rover)

BID

THREE BORDERERS AIDING HOLDERS TO-DAY

(By "ROVER") Holders of the Sunday Herald In-

OUR of the strongest representative soccer teams will clash for the right to enter the final of the Sunday Heralà. Inter- national Charity Cup competition this afternoon on the Kowloon Lernational Charity Cup competl. and Club grounds.

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China, who meet England on the Club ground are expected to tan forthe first occasion. last win the competition this year, although she will have to fight year, Wales, who meet Portugal in hard to beat the brilliant Portuguese combination, who are ex- pected to triumph over Wales in Kowloon

the Semi-Final round this after. noon on the Kowloon Football Club

Leung Wing-chul, the In- terport and South China "A" centre-haif, will not be play. lag for China to-day against England.

England is fully representative of the Services, comprising ground, are not likely to enter the WELCH TRIAL SOCCER seven players, while China, with the exception of two Athletic Final, as the team is a very much men, is the South China "A" team.

Both games start at 3.30 p.m., and, owing to to-day being holiday, the stands are expected to be packed.

China:--- Wong Wing (S.C.A.A.) Loe Tin-sang (S.C.A.A.) Lau Mau (S.C.AA.) Leung In-chan (S.C.A.A.)

Chui Ah-fai or

Li Kwok-chiu (C.A.A.) Lee Kwok-wai (S.C.A.A.) Tso Kwai-shing (S.C.A.A.) Tam Kong-pak (S.C.A.A.) Fung King-cheong (S.C.A.A:) Chan Chan-wo or

Ho Ka-keung (C.A.A.) Ip Pak-wa (S.C.A.A.)

Reserves: Fung King yu (CA.A.), Lee Shek-yau (S.C. A.A.), Tay Kwee-liang (S.C.. Ad.), Lam Tak•po (SCA.A.), Cheuk Shek-kam (S.C.A.A.).

Portugal:-

E.-M. Marques (Recreio) R. Silva-Netto. (Recreio).

S. Souza (St. Joseph's).

N. T. Delgado (Recreio)

N. A. Beltrao. (Recreio) F. L. Elms (St. Joseph's) B. Gosano (Recreio). A. V Gosano (Recreio)

A. Ward (St. Joseph's) J. Gomes (Recreio)

England:-

Durham (R.A.)

Ash (Lines)

Parker (Police)

Goal

R. Back

L. Back

C. Pile (Police)

R. Hall

Brooks (Police)

C. Half

Pardoe (RA.) (Capt.)

L. Half

R. Wing

Kiley (Navy)

L. Right

Stephens (Police)

.

C. Forward L. Lewi

Higgins (Lines) Ridley (Lines)

L. Wing

Wearmouth (Navy) Reserves: Boyes (Kowloon), Eastman (Kowloon), McGuire (Navy), Woods (East Lancs), Robson (Lincs), G. White (Kowloon), Elliott (Kowloon).

Wales:

weakened one as compared to that

a which defeated China last year.

Portugal are fielding a very strong eleven, and, although on

looks paper the team

very strong, it could have been strenger in the intermediate line

ENCOUNTER

FUSILIERS BEAT BORDERERS

with the inclusion of Costa at DEFENCES GAIN UPPERHAND right-half, instead of Delgado.

In

a keenly-contested trial

SECRETS FOR SOCCER SUCCESS

OLD-STYLE TACTICS AND MODERN SCIENCE

DEFECT OF THIRD-BACK IDEA

(By HARRY BURGESS, Sheffield Wednesday's International Inside-Left)

Tactics must be arranged in accordance with the kind of op- position you are likely to meet. Naturally, you will not know every. thing about an opposing team before you line up to meet them. But probably you have played against them previously, Certainly you will have heard something about them

about their methods, achievements, and current form.

Thus you can always prepare for your opponents in advance, although your preparations can never be complete. As the game proceeds, you can soon discover whether the ideas you had form- ed were well-founded or otherwise.

A clever team show their brilliance in shaping their tactics, and varying their normal methods, to meet any kind of opposi- tion. This applies particularly to the forward line, who are mainly responsible for accomplishing the aggressive work, which brings victory.

To keep the ball in the air team before they start playing. The

Borderer Players Included Wates are fielding their strongest game, arranged for the purpose when playing against opponents formation which usually results possible team, and have included of deciding the ultimate Wales

three of the Borderers in the side, team to meet Portugal, the Welch who have an advantage in height from employing this idea seems to

Roberts, the Borderers' second Fusiliers defeated a Borderers' is just one of those indications be a "safety-first" scheme,

The principle of aggression is al- eleven full-back, partners Wanklyn, combination by 2 goals to 1, at of faulty tactics which are often

ignored. Happy Valley on Monday.

waya undermined if you have half the Fusiliers' right-back ia

Lofty passes are usually regard-the team playing in retreat. The Fusiliers fielded their frat defence, while Davies, the

ed AS spectacular and Bome- eleven, with the sole exception of Borderers' senor left-half takes Davies, who came in at left-half in

times 83 very clever. But if the pivot position where place of Peckham,

The small de they enable tall defenders to clear he will probably have more than a handful in watching A. V. Gosano, the Colony, could only field a

tachment of Borderers remaining in easily, then there is not

merit in such passes. Portugal's, centre-forward,

If you keep the ball on scratch side, and experiments were

over

SUNDAY HERALD

CUP

Semi-final Round

Goal

R. Back

L Back

R. Half

C. Half

Fus. Rowland (R.W.F.) Cpl. Wanklyn (R.W.F.) Pte. Roberts (S.W.B.)

Sgt. Brindley (R.W.F.) L/Cpl. Davies. (S.W.B.)

L. Half

R. Wing

Fus. Talbot R.W.F.) Fus Parry. (R.W.F.)

England

C. Right

Fus. Harrison (R.W.F.) |PORTUGAL

Y CHINA

v Wales

L. Forward Fus. Dennis (R.W.F.) L Left

Pte. Jones (25) (S.W.B.)

J. L. 5. Alves (Recreio (Capt.) L. Wing Fus. Roberts (R.W.F.) Reserves:-V. Marques (Recreio), V. H.Marques (Recreio), J. F. Victor (St. Joseph's), J. Gonsalves (Recreio), T. M. Castilho (Re- creio), L. Fernandes (St. Joseph's), C. Santos (Recreio).

BURLESQUE SOCCER

Submarines Trounce

Cornwall

STEEL-HELMETED CUSTODIAN!

PREVIOUS WINNERS

The following countries have won the "Sunday Herald" International Charity Cup since the competition's inception in 1925:- 1925-Scotland 1926 Portugal 1927-Scotland 1928 Scotland 1929-England 1930 China 1931-Scotland 1932-Portugal 1933--China 1934-Wales.

The annual soccer "dog-fight" be- tween the officers of the Submarine Wearmouth, on the left-wing, bas rightly justified his inclusion Flotilla and H.M.S. Cornwall took in the team, while a better inside place yesterday and resulted in a than Ridley would be hard to find. win for the former by 5 goals to 2.

In the defence, Pardoe, in the absence or Pote-Hunt, is undoubt-lesque, the teams turned out in— edly the man to fill pivat position, fancy-dress, but after the first while the wing halves could have hilarious moments, some good move"SUBMARINE" CUP

More in the nature of a bur-

been improved by the inclusion of ments were seen...

The sight of the Cornwall's goal- McGuire of the Navy instead of Brooks of the Police.

keeper, complete with steel-helmet.. the "Subs" for Of the two full-backs, the less rather unnerved said the better, but Durham, the wards, but the "Cornwall" were not! Gunners' custodian, has justified a bit deterred by the "Sub's" his inclusion with some fine per-custodian, who held the fort in a

bowler hat and boxing-gloves! formerances.

SOCCER

Rainbow Beat Parthican After Extra Time.

TO MEET PROTEUS IN SEMI-FINAL

much

the

FORWARDS MUST BE UP When a team make successful use of the third-back idea or any other idea, their tactica aro de- finitely good and practical. But it is unreasonable to think that they

made by playing Morrison at inside-ground, you may not always suc-might achieve an even greater mea❤

ceed against opponents who are particularly efficient at intercept- ing and tackling.

right, Davies at centre-half, and Roberts at left-back position.

Although appearing a very strong

AGGRESSIVE TACTICS combination on paper, the Fusiliers

And here we come to the very had to go all out to snatch a victory. vital point which no forward can

Rowlands appeared much safer

on

sure of success if they adopted a really aggressive scheme which included every man from the cen tre-forward to the goalkeeper?

I like to see forwards living up

It will be a sad day when the

so essential in safe-guarding the peace of the world begins to effect. football.

ever afford to forget that is the to their name, How can a man be and more dependable than. Alexan necessity for aggressive tactics on forward if he is playing a de- dra, showing good anticipation and the part of each man in the for- fengive kind of game? Why call a (Club, 8.80 p.m.) positioning. Wanklyn played an- ward line.

man a "half-back" if he plays most other sound game, and although ho (Kowloon, 8.80 p.m.) found Jones too fast

of the time in the full back line? Is To-day a forward is expected to Beveral occasions, he invariably eased any in order to avoid his opponents. He

be subtle. He must be able to swerve it possible to have an attacker who ia feeble, non-aggressive, and in- dangerous situation by keen tac-

active? "Hooker" Jones, the Borderers' kling and

must be lenacious, and able to con- first-time clearances. trol and distribute the ball. Yet, in inside left retains this position in Keating was also reliable, but Mor- the team, but will have to produce rison, if fit, should all his usual spite of his cleverness and science, modern pacifist tendency-which is his best form to get by Delgado or position.

he is likely to fail unless he has the aggressive spirit, Silva-Netto, the Portuguese right

Of the half-backs, Grindley was half and right-back, respectively,

undoubtedly superior to Cort, his . Portugal's team is a well

cool and accurate passes to Parry," balanced one, although as I have coupled with clever tackling and previously stated, I would rather marking, gave Mole little chance to have seen Costa at right half in-shine. Keneghani exhibited coolness stead of Delgado because of his ex-and cleverness in his distribution of perience and height advantage.

the ball to his wingers, and was Costa is a constructive player always too good for Jones (centre- and is an excellent feeder. He is forward). a real "worrier" and hardly ever [*** lets his man get away.

Davis Impresses

ALWAYS A FIGHT

Our game on the field is always Ja fight. It cannot be anything but a fight-although we use speed and brains rather than brute strength in dealing with opponents

When you see an aggressive, flight- ¡ing side, you can wager your week's There should be nothing passive pocket money that they have good about an attacking formation. It is combination. The players know On the Borderers side, Davies, physically impossible to attack pas-when and how to "find" each other. The Portuguese danger will ori- ginate from Elme and Beltrao, the aleo Impressed, although out of sively. But it is possible as the The attacking lines intertwine left-flank intermediate combine, position, and if Keneghan is retain-football season invariably shows that is to say that half-backs are who have an excellent forward ed. as centre-half, Davies should to attack feebly and ineffectively well up the field and they co

What is the value of planning and partnership in Alves and Gomes, undoubtedly fill the left-half berth,

tack.

I

who combine speed and ball-con-as neither Davies (Fusiliers) nor making prearranged schemes, and operate with the main line of at- trol with excellent understanding. Hayes appeared very sound in their of studying your opponents, if you

do not put all our energy into the know how my work is affected by...

In my position at Inside-left general positioning and passing. Probable Danger

Parry and Harrison formed a job of defeating any team against changing tactical plans. You can- A. V. Gosano and Ward, who splendid right-wing combination, whom you are playing? -

not claim to be a master of your ing their play together in last will be separated. formed a brilliant partnership dur- and it is very unlikely that this pair The only excuse for what might job if you always attempt to do the Both are fast, be termed "pacifist thought" in same thing. An inside forward has year's St. Joseph's team, will pro-forceful players, and possess ac-regard to football is in eliminating to maintain contact with his wing bably be the goal-scorers, with curate shooting powers. The left rough play and unfair tackling,"

colleague and his centre-forward, Bertie Gosano giving excellent sup-wing will probably consist of

OLD ROBUST TYPE land, to a certain extent, with the port on the right wing.

"Hooker" Jones and Roberts, the You can be robust and aggres-half-backs. This means that he has The China team is as stong as The referee (Lt. Miers), took the

'Beltrao, the pivot, will not have former being much speedler and give without being brutal. You always to occupy just the best posi- it could be. Wang Wing is the eye, being arrayed in a conglomera-

too easy a time marking Dennis, cleverer than Talbot.

can outwit an opponent by avoiding tion from which to do his job cre- only man for the goal position, tion of kilts, scarves, streamers,

In an exciting and very even the Welsh leader, whose speed and Roberts, while not being called him, instead of charging him, and ditably. while, there could be no doubt as and football-shirts, not forgetting a soccer encounter at the Valley on accuracy in passing are likely to upon to any great extent, displayed yet give no chances away.

very piercing whistle.

The "Subs" undoubtedly owed entered the semi-final of the Sub Portuguese pivot.

Monday afternoon, H.M.S. Rainbow prove a serious handicap to the more direct methods than his oppo- The football which succeeds in} 5-IN-A-LINE ATTACK much of their victory to their loyal marines Cup, by defeating the

site number. With Dennis, a bust these days is the old robust type. When the team advance with In Elms, the Portugal team pro-ling and forceful leader, filling the combined with modern science, vigour and determination, the in- In the absence of Leung Wing-who caused much merriment with extra time.

and vociferous band of supporters Parthian by 2 goals to 1 after bably have one of the best halves centre position, the forward line speed, and subtlety. That is why alde-forward has to guard against chul, of South China, from the their songs and cheering, appear

seen in the Colony for the past two should give the Portuguese defence we are seeing a return of the 'all the possibility of "getting lost," pivot position, Chui Ah-ful, the ing to have particular regard for

West opened the scoring for the seasons, and one who is more like many anxious moments.

Jin" attack, which means that for The five-in-a-line attack is usually Athletic pivot has been invited,

Rainbow with a splendid long shot, ly than anyone to gain Interport

The Fusiliers opened the scoring wards must take up advanced post-best from this point of view. Person- and but it is doubtful at present the unfortunate referee.

Jones equalised for the honours this season.

through Talbot, who netted off a re-tions and remain there,

ally, I think this style of attack en- Parthian later in the game, during A "terrier"; he is one

of the bound from an effort by Dennis. Will the third-back game disables most of the men in a team to one of the many thrilling goal- greatest spoilers in the game and Harrison increased their score from appear by the end of this season? operate at the greatest degree of mouth melees,

ja really outstanding "eeder." a penalty-kick, and this lead was Many people declare that it will. eficiency. During the extra time, great

retained until the last five minutes Because one or two outstanding Souza and Silva-Netto, make a

A formation in which players are:

to the two backs.

Pivot Berth Doubtful

whether or not he can make the

trip..

standard..

J

If he falls to turn up the pivot| Wing And Half Danger position will fall to Lai Kwok-chiu, The danger, if any, will come the former Athletic centre-half from the Chinese wingers and the efforts were made by both teams to good pair of backs, while Marques when "Hooker" Jones, receiving a teams have made successful use of widely separated tends to give who has been displaying sterling half-backs, and if England are to take the lead, but the defences is the only really good Portuguese nice pass from Davies, tricked the this tactical device, it does not chances to opponents, because of form at right-halt. Lee Kwok-wal, enter the Final, these mes must held out until the last few minutes goal-keeper in the Colony.

Fusiliers rearguard, and netted necessarily follow that other teams the inevitable gaps which are left at, loft-half, should give admirable be subdued at all costs.

of the game, when Turner scored The game should be an interest with a low drive.

can do exactly the same thing. between the players. Aapread- support on the flank..

The Chinese have learned their the winning goal.

ing one, but the Welsh team, on Both sides had many chances The main defent with the third- eagled" formation encourages men The China forward line is that lesson, and the England team, in The Rainbow now meet the the whole, will be seriously handi- throughout the game, Morrison back idea is that it is apt to pro-to give lofty passes which, as I have of South China "A", with the ex-spite of possessing the pick of the "Proteus" in the semi-final round. capped by the speed and ball-con-shooting wide on two occasions duce a defeatist attitude among a pointed out, are always dangerous ception of the inside-left berth, Service team which played in the Rainbow:-Fairbrace; Morris, Darch; trol of their opponents, who are when well placed, whilst at the other

against tall opponents. To com- which falls to the lot of Chan Lal Wah Cup, will have to produce Tucker, West, Tarratt Shepherd, certainties for the Final...and end both. Dennis and Harrison went Roberta,

bine aggression with the required! Chan Wo ("Darkie" Chau), or in much better football than that pre- Turner, Glass, Deville and Simmonds, maybe for the Cup, which they near with good efforts.

Borderers: Alexandra; Gilmore, degree of safety it is usually best his absence to Ho Kar-keung, both viously displayed to defeat the Cox, Holmwood, Sargeant: Silvester, have previously won on two 00- Keading Grindley, Keneghan, Davis: Morrison, Cpl. Jones, Damir

Fusiliers: Rowlands; Wauklin, Roberts; Cort, Davies, Hayes; Hardy to keep the ball on the ground and

Jones, Athletic forwards of first-class Chinese a second time.

Jones, Elliott, Medley and Mackinsley, Icasions.

Parry, Harrison, Denis, Talbot and and Hold.

Parthlan-Ings; Johnson, 'Trotter;

to advance in a close formation.