1921-3-19 A v Blackpool Match Report not complete
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BLACKPOOL v . SOUTH SHIELDS . Tremendous interest was shown in the risit of South Shields to Blackpool this after noon , as every point was of exceptional value to both teams . Heavy rain began to fall shortly before the start . There was no change on either side , the teams being as follows : SOUTH SHIELDS . Maitland , Hoffman , Hopkins , Robson , Dreyer , Wilson , Keenlyside , Woeds , Lillycrop , awes , Richardson . Benton , Gavin , Mee , Heathcoat , Bedford , Barras , Charles . Keenan , McGee , Tulloch , Richardson . BLACKPOOL . Referee : Mr H. Cooper , of Barnsley . The Game . th Shields started in splendid fashion , he Blackpool backs were called upon to some dangerous rushes in the first few ates . Richardson forced a corner after a clever individual effort , but the flagkick was successfully dealt with , and the home men inade an attempt to force an opening , but Bedford was not quick enough for Hopkins .. The Shieldsmen again attacked , and the Blackpool goalkeeper effected a brilliant save by taking the ball from the foot of Hawes when the Shields inside left had smartly worked his way to within a yard of the goal . Hawes and Lillycrop were cf en prominent for fine combination which completely out witted the opposing backs , and on one occa sion the Shields centre , when splendidly placed , was wide with his shot . An attempt by the Blackpool forwards to break away was Buccessfully frustrated by Robson , and a minute or two later Bedford was inches wide with a shot which would have left Hoffman completely beaten . Blackpool again applied pressure and Barras headed over when in good position with Hoffman out of his goal . The home men settled down to more busi nesslike methode and the Shielde defenders were given a strenuous time . Shields Dangerous The visitors were not long in resuming the offensive , however , and the Blackpool goal had some anxious moments during well directed attacks by Woode , Lillyorop and Hawes . In spite of the heavy going play was fast and exciting . The Blackpool forwarde had another spell of attacking , and , control ling the ball smartly , they put the Shielde goal in danger . When Robson was beaten , Maitland rushed across and cleared in great style , but a few minutes later the home men again applied pressure and Mee dropped in a delightful centre which left Charles with an open goal , but the home right winger missed badly . Hopkins served his forwarde well , but Hawes and Lillycrop w'ere unable to make much progress , and midfield play continued for some time . The South Shielde forwarde were not showing the promise of the earlier stages the game , but they kept up the pace , and the home acks , were frequently called upon . Hawes skimmed the crossbar with a long shot , and at the other end Charles initiated a movement which culmin ated in the home men obtaining the lead through BARRAS after 23 minutes ' play . Blackpool Two Up . This success was somewhat unexpected , " and it was really more than the home men deserved . The Shieldsmen retaliated with a determined attack and Richardson saved smartly when the home goal was in difficulties . Keenlyside beat Gatin , and put in a splendid . centre from which Tullock cleared .. Shortly after this an unusual incident occurred . Harry Woods hit the side net with such force that the ball went through it and South Shields appealed for a goal , but the referee , after consulting both linesmen , gave a goal kick . The visitors continued to maintain the pressure for some time , but they were opposed to a resolute defence . From a sudden break - a - way , Charles scored a second goal for Blackpool from a corner kick . Half - time : Blackpool ****** South Shields .............. A free kick put Blackpool on the attack after the interval , but Maitland relieved the pressure and a timely pass by Richardson sent Hawes away . The Shields inside left got well into their opponents ' quarters , but the attack was successfully repulsed . Blackpool again applied pressure and three corners were forced in quick suc cession , the Shields defenders being kept . busy , but they never wavered . Keenly side and Woods transferred play to the other end and following some clever work by Hawes and Lillycrop , WOODS scored with a long drive to the corner of the pet . Richardson and Hawes were prominent for pretty combination and the Shields forwards continued to have much the better of the play . Richardson tipped the ball over the har from a long shot by Hanking and been SHIELDS FOOTBALL SATURDAY . мален GAZETTA ( 974 , 1921 looqil the bait hit one of the Bedlin defenders and went behind for a co Nothing resulted from the flag kick , then two free kicks to Shields close caused excitement in the Terriers ' mouth , but the defence was not beate FORWARDS EASILY HELD . The visitors were doing a lot of at kicking . but the forwards were held by the Shields half backs . Smith e bel Carr again beat the visiting defen the winger , however , shooting Play was once again transferred to field , where Jackie Smith secured tried to go through single handed . beat Waugh , but Willie dashed acrosS conceded another corner . From Bowran had another good opporti presented , but he shot over the bar . Final score : SOUTH SHIELDS EES . BEDLINGTON UNITED |
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