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THE HONGKONG ELEGRAPH TUESDAY JANUARY

1934

DESCRIPTIVE REPORTS OF THE HOLIDAY SOCCER Not Even The Brilliance of Skinner Could Save The Navy

BARNETT'S CREAT · GOAL--This ́photograph was taken just as Barnett, Navy left winger was about to shoot his last magnificent ́goal against the Civillans in the Lai Wah Cup match. He had practically no- sight of the goal when he sent in his terrific drive which had McHardy

beaton all the way. (Photo: Ming Yuen)...

WORST GAME OF THE SEASON

CASE TEAMS

APATHETIC

BORE SPECTATORS

SOUTH CHINA SNATCH TWO LUCKY POINTS

(By "Voritas").

South China 1.. Athletic

The bost incident in this match was the re- force's "all clear" signal. It was greeted with a positivo sigh of relief by the spectators, who for seventy minutes had been alternately bored and exasperated by one of the most dismal dis- plays of football on record. Until Tay Qua-tong| nodded one into the net (and 60 minutes passed ore this was accomplished) it appeared that neither sido had the slightest desire to score. Whilst conceding that both ballooned it yards over the bar. teams included an unusual num- Furthermore he failed to accustom ber of second division players, himself to Tay's style of ape the South China 'being especially at-proach work, and too often fected in this connection, the for the return pass which

Singapore player ran into position fact remains that the type of came. play was far below that expected or which could and should havé been seen.

nover

The whole forward line was but a poor imitation of the South China attack as it has The Athletic had the game in come to be known and dreaded. their pockets, yet never seemed to appreciate the fact. Possibly

But if the champions' quintette they were unnerved by such an made blunders in the penalty area, unanticipated position. Anyhow, the Athletic vanners were doubly they accomplished many highly at fault. kald after raid was sot desirable achievements in getting, and azzled out a few yards the ball near the South China from the objective through lack of goal, and then forgot that goals a penetrativo force to put the were needed to win a match, and finishing touches to the previous simply refused to shoot.

creditable work. Au Kim-fung, Au Ping-ming and Mak Sui-hon equally to blame. They literally had dozens of opportunit-

ATHLETIC WIN GAME FOR... ·

SOUTH CHINA.

were

CORD SAVES SMARTLY for the Rest against the Chinese yesterday as this picture illustrates, Keenly watching him árs 5. Strange, A. V: Gosano, Baltruo and Skinner. (Photo: Ming Yuen).

ASTONISHING LAI WAH CUP

SEES CIVILIANS WIN

(By "Veritas").

FINAL

OBSERVE thy opportunity" goes the old proverb, and it

is one which, had the Navy borne in mind on Satur day, would have made them holders of the Lai Wah Cup for the first time sinca the institution of the tournament. nine years ago. As it was they preferred the more casual "easy come, casy go" motto and in consequence lost to the Civilians by the odd goal in nine.

THE game was so full of contradictions, that to sum it up

in a few succinct terms is a difficult task.

In many respects the Civilians were extraordinarily lucky to win; on the other hand so inexpressibly weak was the Navy de- fence that there could be only one result. Then again we had the losers' attack making rings round their opponents, but all, with the exception of Skinner, becoming com- pletely demoralised when within shooting distance.

HARD LUCK LANGMEAD-One of the low occasions when Langmead, Navy contro-forward, went soar to scoring in the Lal Wahi Cup game. He is seen here just missing the upright with MeHardy beaten, and E. Strango, who had dropped back to defand, sprawled

on the ground. (Photo: Ming Yuen).

ELLIOTT'S INTERPORT

PROMISE

PLAYS WELL ENOUGH TO MAKE SELECTORS PONDER

IN REST V

ANNESE CHARITY

GAME YESTERDAY

(By "Varitas").

It is a peculiar, but not unfamiliar trick of chance that the contrary to the expected often materialisos. An example was provided yesterday's football match between the Chinese and the Rest on the Club ground, when the Rest

won by the odd goal in three,

:

And I am not referring to tho re- fused to allow Au Kim-fung, Lai Su- sult, although even that was not per Wing and Win Tin-po to tako liberties. haps entirely according to the precon

GOSANO SHOWS "HOW." ceived idens of a large number of the

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spectators. The point in question in A. V. Gosanó proved up to the that before the start of the game report of the Lai Wah Cup game

kilt what I have suggested in my several players expressed the opinion that lie is not only, happier at left to me that they fully expected to put back, but decidedly more of an ac up a rather miserable showing inquisition. His second half perforin- view of the match coinciding with ance yesterday was brilliance per the New Year observances.

Bonified. He didn't put a wrong foot, This, in fact would have been ner- with head and feet were gems of these cunning interceptions fectly understandable: yet the game timed accuracy. It was a pleasure turned out to be extremely interesting to watch him in action. and not without a fair seasoning of

and

Cord, who saved abilities. With

good football In view of this, and By the samo token Sydney Strange. the fuct that the proceeds, were: for lived up to past achievements with the Children's Playground, it was a a rugged display at right back. An pity that the attendance was not unusual position, for him, but by no larger.

means beyond his ELLIOTT'S INTERPORT CLAIMS. occasione, the defence

woll on wna like a

rock, and after the Chinese had scored thei The Rest deserved to win, for they goal in the first two minutes of the had the greater share of attacklog and kept the Chinesa defence pretty busy, again.

especially in the second half when they captured the winning lead.

game, never

looked likely to fall

His vis-a-vis, Pau, Ka-ping also de..

The game, I believe, was regarded lighted. He had a greater number and more difficult shots with which as an unofficial Interport "Trial." one of the selection committed pre- chance with the shots that reached Not that it matters much. But I saw always prepared, and he had not to deal, those-clean hands woro

offered him food for thought. Never

and the game undoubtedly the net. theless any impressions in this direc- tion must have been pretty well con- fined to the Rest side.

In the main the exchanges were les which they ignored with com- painful in the extreme, only oc-plete indifference. Fifteen minutes

Finally the whole thing boiled down kicking. Unfortunately for the Navy, fectly timed Interceptions for which casional spasms of constructive from the end they huidn't a shot to one person-Skinner. He had no Liddington became infected and he he is well known, but there was notice sent, football coming to relieve the between them.

equal on the fleld. In additin to acor- allowed two shots to pass hini which able a neal of more assurance in tedious exchange of half hearted Tang Kwong-sum was mora ing three goals, and being directly normally he would have saved with tackling. and wholly purposeless attacks. spritely, but he should have

responsible for the fourth, he stood one hand. had South China, without Li Tin-sung, the courage of his convictions and else for sheer cleverness, versatility, out head and shoulders above anyone Leo Kwok-wal, Young Shul-yic, act about scoring goals himself in- tenacity, and all the other qualities and Tam Kong-pak were disjointed, and they owed their across for his insides to fudge.

very stead of endlessly putting the ball which go towards making the ideal Success solely to the futility Athletic forwards.

of

the

in front of goal.

L

CRUEL LUCK

footballer.

.....

SPECTACULAR.

ARBITRARY STRANGE Strange was typically arbitrary and refused to concede an inch without first making his gesture of resistance. How different would have been the result if a Strange or a Gusano had figured in

the

Mellardy was even

the half hack line, where Blair, The Navy andly missed Parkins in McGuire and McClurg never arose above the mediocre. McClurg was a tireless worker, but he did not always make the Ho Chor-yin, although hopeless

best use of

the ball McGuire appeared to find the occasion ly out of position at centre-half, As an individuat display his was too big for him. He was rarely in Wong Wing, in goul, whose played manfully in breaking up easily the most spectacular scen in the right place at the right time, safe handling and perfect judg the South China attacks, yet show local football this ment were good to behold, and cd little iden of how to set his couldn't hold him, and he gained most an afternoon of comparative freedom. season. Bliss and Howe, Ward and Strange enjoyed Leung Wing-chul, half back own forwards going. More im- of the honours when up against the pivol, were the only regular pressive was Ip Pang-fal, who redoubtable A. V. Gosano. But never Blair was also rather inconsistent. players to live up to reputation. bottled up Young Poon-hon, and

was a man so badly supported. Leung covered a wide territory whose presence on the field might Barnett, his insido partner, after He did not fail, but it can be said that! strongly for Interport honours

he never reached top form, promising start, went to pieces. In

in defence and attack, and I have averted the winning goal, the second half he lost spoed, senso his passes were not always As it was it came while he was of direction and all idea of passing. correctly timed or completely writhing with pain from

cramp a cup of misery was filled to over- accurate, it must be acknowled-on the touchline. ged that his virtues exceeded

flowing when in the Inet two minutes these shortcomings..

There was no half measures he missed an open goal for a draw. about Lo Hon-cheong and Wong The right wing was a big dina Sik-pul, and what they lacked in appointment Smith was inept, and polish they sustained in deter. atrociously slow in receiving, distri- mination. It was cruci luck to buting and moving the ball. Hudapoth be beaten in the last five was only really dangerous in the first minutes after reducing the op- picture except for a couple of shots position tack to impotency for which deserved goals, but were clever- half, and Langhtend was never in the

the rest of the game.

ly saved by McHardy.

Lau Mau mado a welcome, and quite successful return to the fold. He had to shoulder extra respon- albility and he met his obligations without giving the slightest sign of faltering. Neither Loung In chan nor Tong Kwan were any- where near form. They played in a listless manner, mechanically

ť

the

DAZZLING FORWARDS.

Most of the honours for Civilians go to the forwards, who captured the admiration of all specta- tore with their swift open passing movements and amazingly accurate shooting.

in

GOOD CHINESE BACKS.

The Chinese were better served in defence than attack. Mak Sal-hon Elliott rave a display which can and Lo Hon-ching combined strongly not be ignored. In fact if he re- and kicked with excellent judgment. produces Buch form in the official and length. It was a game in which trials, the inside right or centre defences were superior to attacks. forward berth looks a good thing for him.

day than in the previous game against

Navyard!

on Satur-

Elliott was the best of a good at- of shots from all angles, and it need- Gosano was such that one might well the Chinese. He dealt with all sorts tack. His understanding with Bernia ed something special to pass hint be pardoned for believing they had Hero another goalkeeper running been playing together

years. He slipped the ball through with per February.

Perhaps the best appreciation of ing the defence before so doing and fectly timed passes, invariably draw the inconsistencies of the game can allowing the St. Joseph's winger best be illustrated by stating (quite amplo time to make ground and put truthfully) that the Civilians made the ball in the middle. four real attacks in the first half and scored three goals. The Navy, continually hovering around Mc Hardy and Co., could only manage

HOWE OUT OF LUCK.

Leung In-chan was again below form: I have faint suspicion that he'. Is getting a trio atale.

hope I

am wrong, for on his day there is no better right half back in the Colony.

Leung Win-chui was his typical self. entertaining especially when in direct A little too clover at times, but always conflict with Beltrao.

With Tang and Fung well bottled up on the wings, the Chinose had to concentrate their energies In the centre. But the inside trio crowded Albert Howe. Not only did the ball of gonis.

The biggest disappointment was each other and rarely suggested a lot SENSATIONAL LEAD CAPTURED methods were very much wanting hard, but his ideas were a little too. refuse to run nicely for him, but le

Au Kim-fung worked desperately. Slowness in collecting, passes

two.

Howe led the line with old-time dash and skill, and both wings were prominent in support. Ward was In the second half the Civilians were wretched habit of putting the ball to advanced for Wing Tin-po and Lai especially attractive, and kept able to carry out about oight or nine an opponent instead of a colleague Sa-wing, who muddied several promis Gosano alive with well timed passes dangerous raida; two of them resulted rendered him rather invaluable. Or Ing movements. Strange and Bickford were equally in goals. The Navy, with three times course it was not the real lowe, but predominant against Blair and as many chances could only net twice, such a display makes one begin to James, first time kicking being a und this after the Civilians had leapt wender whether it is the sort of thing

into 6-2 lead,

The match was played at quite a fast- to be expected in a more important pace, with ench gool being rapidly in that order, scored for the winnera

Ernest Strange, Ward and Howe, match..

Visited in turn. There was a startling. Both Gosano and Hocquard did use the Chinese swept down the fheid, and opening. In the first two minutes

feature?

As against their opposite number,

STARTLING OPENING..

the run of the play they should Duncan and.) Bliss" gave impressive in the first half. Barnett, who put ful work, but Ridley has been seen Tang Kwong sum;-running-in, banged.

than

the finishing touches to a

corner

4.

Li Kwok-ki was not unduly tackling and, kicking. Neither worried or overworked in goal.

Nevertheless the forward ne showed much sense of direction flo had far less to do than Wong

were smart in combination, and kept the Civillans strictly on the defence when feeding the forwards, and no Wing, and it was not his fault that for long periods at a stretch. On a result both attacking wing suf- the Athletic lost. fered.

A dreary, hopeless first half was

have netted at least six times. But accounts of themselves. Bliss had the LONESOME TAY

they lacked the impetus to push hardest job, and was not always scon klek from Skinner which would have to more advantage. One, of course, in a first Line pile driver along the Tay Qua-tong was the, only after the interval. Orie waited a succeeded by even duller exchanges

home advantages, and the Civilians to advantage, except when up against scored in any case, and Skinner him- must not view the game in too nerimus carpet, which hit the foot of the vanner with any idea of the goal vain for serious attempt by

were allowed to scramble out of Barnett. Beltrao was very effective self, replied for the Navy.

a light, and oxtenuating circum far upright and rebounded into or the value of kicking the bali either sido to got the bail Into the

tight corners, sometimes in rather He shadowed. Langmead to

ntances can be claimed for those who the net. The early part of the second half did not shine so brightly as they give

Food pur towards it when within distance. net, and an hour passed before

an undignified manner, but never-poso, and 'refused to

more was sunsational. theless safely.

Against all the run aro wont. But without support he could Tay, seizing the opportunity, hend-

suficient rope. Andy Duncan make but small headway against ed past Li from. n corner, with the

was rarely in trouble with sither the play, first Strango, then Ward Hudspeth or Smith, although he found it needed Skinner, first from a penalty, puthe Civilians further ahead, and the Athletic defenco. who If defence spreadeagled. Even though

their early aggression little trying which rocked the net, and then nothing else, vigorously set about it was all against the run of the the collapse of their own dofenders with great determination. They know uno dreams about), to give the Navy For all that the Navy have to thank AV. Gosano and Strango defended a finest shot of the match (a groal their job of repulsing the South play, one felt the Athletic had only for the result. It is to the credit of what they China raids.

themselves to blame.

Howe and his colleagues that their refused to ease up for one minute. tion.

woro up against and a fighting chance to redeem the poslj Pau Ka-ping showed more than

Anyway the result was a lucky attacks were so brilliantly conceived Albeit I thought they were rather too Civilians to defend, sometimes do although forcing the over that he is a goalkeeper, not thing for South China, who had and carried out that there were no slow in appreciating that Skinner was sperately, they falled to drive home a contro-forward. Four times he only to drop both points seriously fuky goals; on the other hand they the danger spot, have boch Gosano advantages. The climax to a series was perfectly positioned to score, to jeopardise their championship for their appalling errors in position loft flank to the right. Now and Barnolt walked through on, his own

owned something to James and West play botter; I think he profers the of inexcusable errots but got his toe, under the ball and prospects.

ing, unconfident tackling and foulty again we saw these rapid and per- and missed an open

APPALLING WEAKNESS.

But.

camb· when

Within. another two minutes the Rost were on level terms, The Rest halves and defence making use of an opening to boat Elliott gave a lappy account of theme Tau, with a fast ground shot. No. Melves. Bliss and Skinner had further scoring took place in this their wingers taped, which was no half, and most of the second moiety mean fent seeing that the former was exponded before Howe, niways had to contend with Tang Kwong- a trior, hooked the ball in from aum and the Club player with Fung scramble only three yards of the King-mu, both experienced Athletic goal-line. This decided the teaza. players, who are in the running

Beltran was quiet and methodical Lady Southorn, and officially set the for Interport honours

* The Hon. Birt Thomas Southern,.. Colonial Secretary, was präsent with ho made very low mistakes and rol game in motion by kicking off t