Scoring a goal in the first two minutes, Bromley always seemed to have the game in hand, and winning by three goals to one, all of which were scored in the first half, they reversed the result at Claremont Road a fortnight ago. As points have been shared, Golders Green are one point up, as they lost both games last season [sic].

Saturday's reverse, however, puts Golders Green one stage back in the League table. They are now below Walthamstow Avenue and Enfield. Enfield have to visit Claremont Road tomorrow, and the game promises to be one of exceptional interest.

For the match at Bromley, Golders Green made one change, J. Morgan being at left-back in place of J. Shorland. Some doubted the wisdom of playing a youngster in such an important match, but though lacking in experience, he played sufficiently well to justify further trials. Happily W. Boston, whose inclusion in the team was doubtful owing to an injury received on the previous Saturday, was able to turn out, and never gave any impression of unfitness.

Bromley's forward line differed in two places from that at Claremont Road, and the changes strengthened the side, S.A. Reece, at outside-left, being one of their best players.

If points had been awarded for artistic play, Golders Green would have won easily. At times the forwards scintillated, passes being made meticulously. Not for the first time this season, however, punch was lacking near goal. Walker may be a good centre-forward, but scoring ought not to be confined to him, as some think it should be. The inside forwards, Fallon and Browne, neglected the wingers badly. If F. Boston and Breagan were untried men, excuse might have been found, but we know their capabilities, and indeed the only goal came from the work of these two men. Unless more use is made of the wingers, it would be well to bring back Tommy Evans, who does distribute the ball more.

Except for this failing, little fault could be found with the rest of the side. Some were inclined to suggest weakness in goal, but we do not think the blame can be placed on Miles, who saved some really good shots. J.W. Bloxham was the best of a good half-back line.

After a promising movement by Golders Green, Bromley got away and their first attack ended in a goal, Coulson sending in a long shot which gave Brind an easy chance of heading into goal.

This early reverse was the prelude to more attacking by the home side, some time elapsing before it could be said Golders Green were really dangerous. The best work came from [F.] Boston, at outside-left, who, whenever he got the ball, made good use of it.

Golders Green defenders found it necessary several times to pass back to Miles - often the proper course although it shows signs of distress.

Hands against Walker stopped Bartaby from being troubled, and incidentally it may be mentioned here that the number of times free kicks were given for handling was exceptionally large, even though many appeals on the same grounds were unheeded.

A movement initiated by Walker gave [F.] Boston an opportunity to send across to Breagan, who headed over, and then Browne did some excellent work only to finish weakly. For some time Golders Green had quite a good share of the game, but failed to accept chances.

After 25 minutes Bromley again broke through Golders Green's defence, a centre by Reece being converted by Coulson. Another fine drive from Reece almost took effect, and then Brind made a good effort.

These dangerous raids were causing some concern among the Golders Green section of the crowd, and it was with much relief that they saw [F.] Boston score from a pass by Breagan. Until then the wingers had not had much scope. They would often be waiting for a pass only to find it sent inwards to Walker, who was too well covered to be harmful. Centa (at centre-half) was practically a third back.

The scoring of this goal had the effect of spurring Bromley on to greater efforts, and Miles did well to stop a shot by Reece in the corner of the goal.

Golders Green retaliated, but with no success. Fallon hit the crossbar and Browne had shots, but they were mostly wide of the mark.

One peculiar incident was an appeal for hands against Golders Green. Though the offence was palpable, the referee waited until he found Bromley had failed to score before he blew his whistle for a free kick.

Bromley's third goal came through Brind from Coulson's centre, and though in the remaining play of the first half we saw a distinct improvement in the work of Golders Green, they failed to score.

The second half did not produce any goals. Bromley at times played as if they were quite content with a 3-1 lead, and they did not hesitate to kick the ball out of bounds whenever danger threatened. There were many free kicks, mostly for hands, and there was an inclination for tempers to get ruffled. Happily the players did not get out of hand.

[F.] Boston netted for Golders Green following a free kick, but he was pronounced offside, and at no other time was Bartaby beaten. There were some narrow escapes, one of the best shots being from Bloxham. He brought Bartaby to his knees. Some corner kicks were well placed by both Breagan and [F.] Boston, but the defence prevailed, and some time before the end the result was assured.

Bromley deserved their win, but different tactics by Golders Green might have prevented both points being lost.