CORSHAM.S PLUCKY DISPLAY
Corsham were well beaten but certainly not disgraced at Trowbridge, before 2,673 spectators, which enabled Corsham's treasurer to return home with one of the biggest cheques his club has seen for long time. Corsham's amateurs played excellent football at times, particularly early the second half. Such football, could it be maintained, would send them rocketing to the top of the Wilts League table. It had the Trowbridge defence on the run, especially the full-backs, who are by no means convincing just now. The final score was 6-1.
Heavy and continuous rain had made the playing pitch a quagmire, yet both teams contrived to make the match interesting and full of life. Trowbridge's superior team-work, the forward line particularly, provided early indication of the ultimate result, but Corsham's enthusiasm never waned, even when they faced a hopeless deficit in goals, and at the final whistle they were throwing all they knew into the fray. A fine team of sportsmen who created a very favourable impression on their first cup-tie visit ever to Trowbridge.
ABRAHAMS' SKILL
Ken Abrahams' clever ball control gained a lead for Trowbridge in six minutes, after Stevens had headed out a Haddon centre from the goal-line. Haycock, cleverest half-back on view, sent the ball through to Abrahams, who skilfully got it under control, then just as neatly glided it well wide of goalkeeper Bray. If Ivor Compton could only acquire a similar ability to "kill" the ball he would be much more effective. His impetuosity throw glorious scoring opportunities away. Sutherland hurt a knee in a tackle and suffered discomfort for the rest of the match. Francis and Keen went close to equalising for Corsham, but after 23 minutes Bray could only push out a stinging shot from Haddon and Compton ran in to net the rebound. Five minutes later Abrahams was fouled and from the free kick Haddon scored No. 3. In the 31st minute Abrahams' calmness brought No. 4 goal. Webb centred nicely, and Abrahams again controlling the ball first gave Bray no chance of saving. Haddon had to retire with a strained muscle but resumed in the second half.
CORSHAM'S GOOD GOAL
Despite the arrears the gay and brightly attired representatives of Corsham Supporters' Club showed no signs of despondency, and with bugles, rattles, terrific vocal effort, and fireworks they urged their team on until the end. There was a deafening crescendo when less than two minutes after the restart Corsham, with delightful passing, swept the ball into the home goal, and Francis applied the finishing touch with a grand shot which left Vince well beaten. And Vince took some beating, as he demonstrated during the next 15 minutes or so, when Corsham attacked with great gusto. A clever hook shot from Scott, Corsham skipper, saw Vince snatch the ball from beneath the crossbar, and he also saved from Francis, whose shot appeared to be whizzing into the net. Gradually, however, Trowbridge became masters again, and after 82 minutes' play Webb, tricking the opposition, sent a centre which curled into the net off the far upright. Two minutes later, after Bray had saved a stinger from Compton, Haddon completed the scoring. Scott and Francis were grand triers in Corsham's attack, while Lardner played a very effective game at left half. Bray, in goal, was also very safe.
Teams:
Trowbridge: Vince; Sheppard. Sutherland; Lovesey. Tuck, Haycock; Haddon. Hancock. Compton, Abrahams. Webb.
Corsham: Bray; Stevens. Collier; Keen. Jones, Lardner; Gaston, Francis, Watkins. Scott. O'Gorman.
Report from The Wiltshire Times
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