Hampstead regained top spot in the Athenian League last night by defeating Barnet at Claremont Road before a large crowd. The game was most exciting, only one goal being scored and that was obtained a few minutes from the end by Breagan for Hampstead.

The game opened with Barnet pressing strongly and within a moment or two [they] were on top of Hampstead's goal. Bloxham however cleared, the ball swung up to the opposite end of the field and Hampstead almost scored. This kind of play continued throughout the first half, the ball swinging from end to end of the field.

The game was fast and exciting, both sides striving for a lead. Half-time, however, was without any score.

The second half opened with Barnet again pressing but they were soon repulsed. Bloxham was doing stalwart service on the halfway line and the forwards were making every endeavour to score. Many chances were missed by both sides and it was not until the end was drawing near that a goal was scored. Bucci, who played a consistently good game, sent a pass from midfield out to Breagan, who trapped. He eluded two members of the Barnet defence and sent a glancing shot across the goalmouth which the goalkeeper could not get at. It landed in the corner of the net.

Barnet, in spite of the lateness, put up a splendid fight to draw level but were unable to do so.

The Hampstead team on the whole played a fine game. Bucci, Bloxham and Breagan worked very hard throughout and are worthy of special mention. Breagan put through some beautiful pieces of play, while Bucci, Bloxham and Broadis, who merited his inclusion in the team, carried the weight of the defence and saved some awkward situations.