The standard of play which Golders Green produced on Wednesday evening, when they met Southall at Claremont Road, was infinitely higher than in Saturday's game. There was hardly a moment between the kick-off and the final whistle in which they did not show themselves superior to the visitors.

Dave Walker was a steadying influence at centre-forward, but in the second half the constitution of the left side of the team was altered because Hayward strained himself. He was put on the left wing; Bucci came into back, and F. Boston to left-half.

Playing for Southall were six of their last year's team. Sergt. N. Gibson, a R.A.F. representative player, was well on form. He played against Cardiff one year and broke his leg. Poxon and Kent were also R.A.F. men. Lovell was absent, and Stanford was brought in at centre-forward, Graves and Marchant forming the left wing.

The first attack was made by Golders Green and Snazel almost scored, but the shot was cleared and play opened out a little, though remaining on the Southall side of the centre-line.

Five minutes after the kick-off Golders Green made a flank attack, and after some fast play in front of the goal the ball came to F. BOSTON, who shot and beat Green completely.

Southall then made a counter attack, but were not able to keep the ball down and the Golders Green halves succeeded in clearing. This brought the play back to the Southall defence. The Greens showed that they had mastered the art of playing the ball instead of allowing the man to do the hard work, and this made their style of play infinitely easier.

Manfully Southall fought back the attacks, but were not able to keep Golders Green away for long at a time and the home right wing had most of the play. On one or two occasions only was Hill even slightly pressed during this portion of the game, although when they did get an attack going Heillens and Poxon, the Southall right wingers, looked dangerous.

After another quarter-hour's play Golders Green gained their second goal. The ball went into touch just beyond the penalty line, or about three-quarters of the way down the pitch, and F. Boston took the throw-in. BROWNE received the ball and was away with it like a flash and scored.

On only one occasion after that after this did Southall show any signs of scoring before half-time, and this was when a forward line rush drew Hill out of the goal. Hayward ran back into the goalmouth and cleared, but the ball went to Heillens, who slammed it back hard. W. Boston saw what was happening and rushed across to clear - a very fine piece of work.

The Southall forwards seemed to be disheartened after this and their shooting was wild, so that the change-over came with Golders Green leading 2-0.

The second half was more lively, Southall getting together far better, and their attacks were more concerted.

Their forward line was altered and Stanford was placed outside-left, while Graves and Marchant played centre-forward and inside-left respectively. This change produced its effect, but it was not until the teams had been playing for over 20 minutes that a goal was scored.

Southall had been trying to force the pace and succeeded in gaining a corner-kick. The result was a long attack on the Golders Green goal, and finally MARCHANT was able to put the ball over the line.

Close upon this Golders Green made a counter attack, and Leahy, who was on the wing, had a very fine chance. He had run right past Priestly and Gibson, and had only the keeper to beat, but he mistimed his kick and failed to reach even the goalpost with his shot. The Greens continued to attack, and eventually Browne received the ball from a pass-up by Bucci. He saw an opening and made a perfect pass to F. BOSTON, who shot and scored.

Excitement both in the crowd and on the field was almost at fever pitch. Hayward strained himself and there was a reorganisation on the left side of the Golders Green team. Bucci went to left-back, F, Boston to left-half, and Hayward to outside-left. Play continued fast and an attacking move by Golders Green brought Snazel, Hayward and Walker down with a series of passes, the last, from Hayward, leaving WALKER in a very strong position, from which he scored the Green's fourth goal.

Shortly after this Kent had to leave the field with a leg injury.

Southall speeded up their forward line and GRAVES was able to beat Hill, making the score 4-2.

Although the end of the game was played in fading light, the final issue was never in doubt and the game closed with Golders Green pressing hard. If they will continue to play as they did in this match they have nothing to fear in the forthcoming season.

Broadis was a tower of strength at centre-half, and Bucci was a safe man even when placed at back. Browne's liaison work was worth every ounce he put into it. The forward passes were not too sound from the half-backs, but patience from the team and trainer will achieve more than grumbles at the present stage.