ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3533, 25 May 1912, Page 3

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

(By “Centre-half.”

The prospects of a keen and even game attracted a fair sprinkling cl spectators at the Childres Road ground last week, and keen and ever it was. Both the Temperance and tho Y.M.C A. clubs were well represented, and what is recognised as one c-f tho keenest games played in this districtwas fought out under ideal conditions. * * ■* The resultant score of s—l in fav our of the Reds does not give a iai” reflex of the game, and the victor n are really lucky in not- being two goals down. in. the first fifteen minutes. How the usually sure forward:of the new club failed to put th<finishing touches to their work cannot. yet be understood. * * * The unfortunate incident which occurred on the ground on Saturday cannot be passed over without com ■ inent. as the decision ox the refers-', (which, by the way, was by the Association) created no little feeling amongst the players in the lean thereby penalised : in fact the incident has been the subject or much discussion by local enthusiasts during Ji‘ past week. Players are often much inclined to give voice to tuvi.. opinions in the matter of decision:: of referees and while the offending player may have felt m passing his remark, the action of Mq Meikle was obviously only made with the object of preserving the standard of discipline and furthering the interests of the game. However, --u* - affair has passed off satisfactorily, and it- is to be hoped that the lesson therefrom will fructify. * * * The matter of paying the return visit to Napier came before the management committee last 'Tuesday, and secretaries will present- names or players willing to make the trip • fore a special meeting of that bo-A this evening, when it is hoped that. a strong combination will be chosen, as I understand that Napier are putting in solid work with the object, oi wiping off the 4—l defeat which the? sustained here last- season.

To-day Y.M.C.A. are playing i”0 new men, this being their first appearance in this district.