Sun Engraving 0 North Watford Sports 5 Watford & District League Div One 1934/35
North Watford go nap
There were several factors in favour of a great struggle being witnessed at Whippendell Road on Saturday, between Sun Engraving and North Watford Sports in the Watford and District League.
The visitors were out to upset the Sun Engraving's unbeaten league record, while the homesters wanted revenge for three cup defeats at the hands of the Sports this season.
Both teams were at full strength, and the large crowd which gathered in anticipation of a fast and thrilling encounter were not disappointed.
Even though North Watford gained a clear cut victory by five goals, the game was fast and exciting, and the Sports did not have matters all their own way.
The winners were quicker on the ball and displayed superior all round team work.
Right from the kick off the Sports were on top, all the forwards were in a lively mood and dangerous in front of goal.
Mitchell, in the home goal, brought off some remarkable saves during the first twenty minutes, but was eventually beaten when Andrews headed through from Hindley's centre.
Undismayed the Sun fought back, and their forwards made some nice movements.
The Sports defence, however, gave little away.
Just before half time, Wise, the Sports ever dangerous centre forward, scored with a fine shot taken on the run.
Almost from the kick off, Wise ran between the backs and gave Mitchell no chance with a grand shot.
The home team started the second half minus a player, who was injured just prior to the interval.
Sun Engraving, despite this handicap, fought with pluck, and were decidedly unfortunate not to reduce the arrears, although the finishing of the forwards left a lot to be desired.
Wise completed his hat trick and put the Sports four goals ahead.
Practically on the restart the Sports swept down the field, and Hindley hit the bar with a crashing drive.
Wise put in some nice constructive work which enabled Smith to complete the scoring.
Sun Engraving missed a penalty and were easily held until the final whistle.
At no time during the season have the Sports played better, each man pulling his weight.
By reason of this win the North Watford club must be regarded as firm favourites for league honours as they have five games in hand and have only lost two points.
Sun Engraving.- Mitchell; R Gibbs, R Cartwright; Brooks, Davies, Emery; G Trevers, C Trevers,
J Calo, Legge, Southam.
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