25 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

LEAGUE CUP. 

AUSTRALS V. RANGERS. 

The Australs and Rangers met on the Esplanade on Saturday last for the second time this season before a fairly large attendance. From kick ofl to finish the game was fast and closely contested. Within two minutes of the start some nice combination by the Austral forwards resulted in a centre from Parsons to Paterson, who banged through in fine style. Rangers then attacked strongly and Renshaw sent in a beautiful low shot right in the corner, which equalised matters. Rangers again rushed the ball down mainly through the agency of Renshaw, whose fine centre was put through by the in side right. Australs then equalised by a shot from Parsons, which the goalkeeper fumbled in clearing, and Paterson rushing in tumbled goalie, ball and himself in together. Shortly after Parsons scored from a fine centre by Hollis, which Rangers replied to by a goal just before the interval, making the score three all. The second half was a repetition of the first, the play being offence and defence in quick succession. Australs' defence began to feel the pace, and Rangers, taking advantage, scored twice in quick succession and spent the remainder of the half trying to keep their lead of two goals, which the Austral forwards were doing their best to wipe out, and after several good attempts they were successful through the efforts of Jones and Parsons, and the game ended with the somewhat prolific score of 5 goals all. The forward play of both teams was good, as was that of Rangers half-line. Australs half line was their great weakness, no attempt being made to feed the forwards. but absence from the game for some time and lack of condition probably accounted for their rather poor display. Australs were superior to Rangers in the back division, their goal keeper (Yeomans) being in fine form, the goals scored against him giving him no chance. Mention must also be made of the play of Woods, Jones. and Paterson. of Australs, and Dunlop, Renshaw, Fisher, and the inside left for Rangers. Mr. Edmondson gave every satisfaction as referee.