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Barlow made an excellent shot, but this Kew. stopped, and later he dealt with fine judgment with a most difficult dropping shot put in from half back by Crozier.
Noble for the Civilians got in a shot right, along the ground which the goalkeeper got rid of by conceding a corner. Nothing resulted from this nor from janother gained by Ross a few minutes later. The Civilians were at this point going very strongly, and Noble was prominent with a fine pass to Danby, but this player was well tackled by the lengthy Thorn. hill and dispossessed at the expense of another
corner.
However, the Army and Navy were the first to get through, for after a very strong attack, during which the ball bobbed about in close proximity to the Civilian goal, it was ultimately put across from the left wing, and Barlow (inside right) securing gave Kew in goal no chance of saving. Dawson was almost through again for the Service in a fine individual effort, bat the next score came from the opposite side. Howard, from left half, placed the ball to Ross on the extreme right. Smillie, receiving, shot well in, and before the goal-keeper could throw clear Noble was on him and had the ball in the net, making the score one eacli. Civilians were on the offensive immediately again, but found Donald safe in goal,
The
Danby frequently found Thornhill a thorn in his side, the R.. man exhibiting strong defence. Some good passing, commenced by Howard and and Hancock, was spoilt by Noble. The game. continued fast and even to half time, when the score remained.
Civilians
Army and Navy
1 goal 1 goal
On the restart Jones was noticeable for smart play. Then a free kick was given against the Civilians on the Services' right wing and the ball was dropped right in front of goal, but nothing more serious than a corner resulted. This was well taken by Crozier, but nothing tangible was gained.
A little later Thornhill lay somewhat too far up the field, and a smart attack by the Civilians found the opposing defence a little higgledy. piggledy and Ross got a rather simple goal.
Play slackened for a while; then the Services pressed. Demery sent in a lovely shot and Kew responded with a magnificent save.
From the start the game had been of a very fast description, and must have taken a deal out of the players, so it was no wonder that now the play slowed down somewhat. A good deal of work was done by the left wing for the Army and Navy, but Dawson did a lot of harm by hang ing on to the ball.
Smillie and Noble changed places. The ball travelle i from one goal to the other very frequently, first one side then the other attacking. Noble made a good run or the right, then Dawson was smartly robbed by Lapsley. Barlow made a good attempt on the Civilians goal, and after Danby had shot over at the other end, Demery mulled a fine chance of scoring for the Army and Navy.
Although the Services kept the play mostly in the Civilians' half the best attempts at scoring came from the latter. Danby put well across and Noble, lying close in, just missed the ball when a scare seemed inevitable; and later the same player had hard lines with a very strong shot.
Nothing further being scored the game ended
Army and Navy Civilians
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The game was certainly the best I have wit. nessed this season, the play being of a very high standard indeed for this colony.
Although matters could hardly have been more even, the winners I consider were entitled to their victory. The Civilians were stronger in goal, for Kew was in great form, but the backs on either side, I should say, were about lexel. In the halves the Army and Navy team was somewhat superior, its trio being very strong, indeed. Forward, the Civilians were the better, for though their five were not tao showy they were certainly the more effee tive..^
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sithough not on a level with the other two is certainly to be complimented on his display.
In the forward line Hancock and Danby made the strongest wing. These two always play well together. Ross at out side was excellent throughout, and Noble, whilst playing centre, did a lot of good work, especially in the earlier part of the game. He sustained some slight injury to his foot towards the end. Smillie at times did good work, but seemed to lack energy.
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Just now the beliaviour of a contingent of the R.A. supporters who occupied the new stand became particularly objectionable. From the start their conduct had been such as to disgrace became worse. They took objection to any their uniform and as the game progressed it decision of the referee which was aga ust their favourites, whether fair or not, and vented. their displeasure by uncomplimentary remarks directed at that much abused official, for For the Army and Navy, Donald, though not the most part couched in language unfit so good as Kew, did well in goal. Thornbill and for publication. Spencer were a strong pair of backs, but the know well how to conduct themselves and As a rule our soldiers former sometimes gets a little too far from his one can safely take ladies to any gathering goal. Griffiths at centre half was very pro- they attend without fear of having them minent throughout the game, and both Lientshocked by unseemly language, but yesterday's Crozier and Jones played splendidly. Dawson occurrence is one calculated to bring discredit and Damery, the left wing, were cleverest on a respectable body of meu, and we amongst the forwards while in the open, but extremely sorry for it. they were not the most effective, as they often over did their passing and Dawson was excessively selfish.
Frost and Barlow played very well on the right wing, the latter being very noticeable for his shooting. Lient. Greene put in some very neat short passing, but can hardly be said to have played a great game,
HONGKONG FOOTBALL SHIELD COMPETITION,
FIRST ROUND.
HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB VERSUS 25th co. §.D., R.A.
BY QUID NUNC.
This, one of the most interesting matches of the round was played on Thursday The ground, notwithstanding the recent rains, was favourable to the players, but not to the spec not in bad condition, The temperature was
tators, and I am sure the attendance would have been considerably larger had it not been for the intense cold.
Chad Kew was able to turn out for the Club again, but they were without the services of Koss and Green, which let in Johnston and Jenkins. The full teams were:--
Club-F. H. Kew, goal; Looker and Pinck. halves; and Lowe, Noble, B. Johnston, Hancock, ney, backs; Jenkins. C. T. Kew, and Howard, and Danby, forwards
McMurray, backs:
25th S.D., R.A.:-Cox, goal; Jackson and Hutchison, halves; and Jones, Mulvey, Perigo, Griffiths. Stewart, and Robinson, and Hedges, forwards.
Referee :-Mr. Drew.
In the first half of the game the Artillery scored by the instrumentality of Joues in the had clearly the best of the argument. They first couple of minutes, and, although they made other good attempts to get through and a good centre by Lowe almost brought a point to the Club, this proved the only goal to half time.
time and the whistle blew for the interval with The Club attacked strougly just before half
with a slight injury sustained while ́tackling McMurray, the Artillery back, on the ground
Lowe.
Half-time score:-
25th S.D., R.A....... Club....
one goal nil
On the Artillery re-starting play was of a de sultory character for a little while; then Jones, R.A., tricked Pinckney nicely, but made a poor attempt at a centre. The soldiers were the better for some little while aud made some hot attacks. Hedges put in a good long shot. which just missed its mark; then Jones on the side. After some slack play the Club attacked, other extreme spoilt a good movement by off Noble sending in a good shot. A bully in the soldier's goal succeeded, and whilst some of the Clab players were appealing for a foul Jenkins and sent in a high one, which just defeated the at right half secured the ball as it got loosed goal-keeper. This made the score one each.
both Howard and Pinckney, but finished by The Artillery then attacked and Jones beat
For the Civilians Lapsley played a very fine ing by Danby, Hancock, and Noble gave the putting out badly. Soon afterwards g .od pass- game at back, and Looker Was good fettle. At half both Ritchie and half time, an opportunity which he fully availed also in latter, who had gone centre vice Johnston at Howard were exceedingly good, and Jenkins, 'himself of, placing his side ahead with a beauty.
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After the Club secured the lead the R made every effort to draw level and Griffiths from half-back gave Kew a fine shot to stop. Then Stewart wound up a good effort by putting just, over. Later Haucook smrtly robbed. Stewart and passed to Danby, who appeared to be off-side. The referee did not think so, and Danby, with no one to oppose him, ran the ball close into goal, but-mads a miserable effort
to score.
The R.A. had appealed for off-side, and, not satisfied with the referee's decision McMurray made some impertinent remarks to that official and was promptly ordered off the field. With this the whole team were going to leave, but after about ten minutes' palaver better sensЛ prevailed and they resumed with only ten men. Although thus handicapped, the game had only just been re-started when Jones defeated Kew, making matters level once more. - With the. R.A. weakened the Club hal the best of it. and after Danby had been given off-side and Noble had missed an easy chance Lows scored an ex- cellent goal and the Club won a hard-earned rictory. Result :-
Club...
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25th S.D., R.A.
3 goals 2 do
It was a most unsatisfactory game. The lent players as Stewart, Griffiths, and Jones, R.A. bad a strong eleven, including such excel-
and played well at the start, but, egged on by some of their partizans, they started to play rough and spoilt their chance.
much inferfered with in his duties. He was I felt sorry for the referee, for he was very
not happy in some of his later decisious, but this was due a good deal, I think, to the state of
decision against the soldiers, even if fair, he mind he was reduced to by the baiting he received throughout the match.,
For every
was hooted, and this is not calculated to improve a man's efficiency.
half while he was centre. The half-backs, forwards upset them, especially during the first
Johnston's inclusion amongst the Club's.
bicks, and goal-keeper played well, but as a whole the team was not up to the mark and was lucky to win. Howard was the most useful man on his side,
FOOTBALL NOTES.
BY QUID NUNC,
1st January.
give a special report) nothing of importance Excepting the Patriotic match (of which I
has occurred in the football world during the week. Holidays interfere with everything.
I hear that Mr. H. E. Green's employers have appointed him to take charge of their in- terests in Kobe. All local foot-ballers will be Football Club will particularly miss him, as sorry to loss Mr. Green, and the Hongkong
he is a valuable member of its tram. I am sure all will join me in wishing him access.
This afternoon a six-a-side football contest· the Engineers' Institute and Royal Engineers will form one of the items of the Taikoo sports,
being the contestants.
On Friday the undecided Shield tie between the Engineers Institute and F. o. R.W F, will be replayed, but this time the game will,
attempt resulted in a draw. of 2 goals each, ground. It will be remembered that the first take place on the Hongkong. Football LÎnb's
extra time being played.
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