Leavesden, a London League club very difficult to beat on their own ground, went under to Golders Green at Leavesden on Saturday in the first round of the London Senior Cup by four goals to none. Golders Green were clearly the better side, but their superiority was not demonstrated until the second half. As was the case at Leyton the previous week, Golders Green got two goals within five minutes of changing ends, and though they had to wait 25 minutes before scoring again, Leavesden never looked like making up lost ground. Just before the end T. Evans, playing at centre-forward, got another goal, bringing his total to three. Breagan got the other goal.

The defection of D. Walker, now a member of the Northfleet club, allowed Fallon to get a place in the team at inside-left, Evans taking the centre position. Walker happily was not missed in this match. Apart from scoring three goals, Evans showed that he is well worth a place in the team whatever may be the talent available. Fallon was by no means a failure, although it seems difficult for him to move so quickly as others, and he often loses the ball by inches.

Leavesden's team differed in several positions from that which went under to Kingstonians in the Amateur Cup the previous Saturday. One or two stood down owing to injuries, but it may be that other changes were made in the hope of strengthening the side.

Men had been employed during the morning clearing the ground of snow, but its slippery nature proved a big handicap to the players. Falls were frequent, but happily no one was seriously injured, though Shorland was off the field for a time to allow him to recover from the effects of a collision. There were many free kicks, but these were mainly given for offences which would not have happened but for ground conditions. The referee had occasion to give warnings, but the warning was sometimes followed by opposing players shaking hands with a smile.

Leavesden, winning the toss, took advantage of the slope in the first half, but were longer than Golders Green in getting into their stride. For a few minutes it looked as though the home side would be hopelessly outplayed, but the state of the ground rather than the stubbornness of the defence prevented the visitors from scoring. As time went on Leavesden had a full share of the play, their most dangerous man being Saunders at outside-right. He had a good turn of speed and kept his feet well. But, like many other have done, Saunders found Bucci a big obstacle, and Catton, another good forward, had an equally hard task in getting the better of Broadis, who was an outstanding player in the first half. With Bloxham in form, it will be imagined that Leavesden found it difficult to get really dangerous. Kimber had a number of shots to handle, but they were not troublesome ones.

From a free kick taken just outside the penalty line Broadis shot hard, but wide; and a similar shot at the other end also failed. F. Boston put in one of the best shots, but Jones kept goal well. Just on half-time Golders Green forced two corners, but the interval came with a blank sheet.

Within three minutes of the change-over Evans opened the scoring from a pass by Fallon, this success being hailed with cheers from the Golders Green supporters, who outnumbered those for Leavesden, at least in the stand.

Leavesden replied with a corner kick, forced by Saunders, but Burke shot over.

Then Golders Green got a second goal, scored by Breagan, who headed through from a pass by F. Boston.

Two goals within the space of five minutes practically decided the issue, though Leavesden never gave up hope. They made several attacks, but found it very difficult to circumvent the half-backs, Bucci in most cases getting the better of Saunders. Golders Green wingers put in many good shots, but F. Boston was not so busily employed as usual. Evans was inclined to roam, but always to good purpose, and at the end of half-an-hour he brought Golders Green's total to three.

Kimber cleared well from a free kick, but at this stage the disparity between the sides was very marked, most of the play being round about the Leavesden goalkeeper. He saved splendidly many good shots, but was beaten for a fourth time with a shot which gave Evans his third success. Just on the end Jones saved well from a free kick taken by Bloxham.

Golders Green's win was more decisive than was expected, but they well deserved their success, which came as a result of good all-round play. Shorland again stood the test well, and though he may have to give place to V. George in some of the cup-ties, he has proved his worth in several important matches. A clean sheet against Leyton and Leavesden away from home testifies to the strength of the defence at this juncture, while the forwards are scoring freely.