Those attending the Amateur Cup-tie match between Hampstead Town and Hyde and Kingsbury on Saturday at Cricklewood-lane had full value for money. A more thrilling finish to a game is not likely to be seen this season. Although Hampstead won by the comfortable margin of six goals to two after extra-time had been played, the visitors gave an excellent account of themselves and put up a plucky fight despite an initial two goals deficit.

C. Vance scored twice for Hampstead after thirty minutes' play, his first a neat header from H.S. White's corner kick, and the second following some good combinational work. A. Edwards, who played well throughout on the visitors' left wing, reduced the lead before the interval and subsequently equalised after a good individual effort.

Full time being reached without any further score, extra time was played in accordance with the rules. The first moiety (?) of the extra time did not result in any goals, but in the last quarter Hampstead were fairly on their mettle, and within six minutes R. Kirby, who had gone lame, did the hat-trick for them, and C. Wise, who had been unlucky in the earlier stages with some wonderfuully good shots, also scored. All the Hampstead goals originated from accurate centres by H.S. White, who did well at outside-left, and on the other wing S. Briscoe also did excellent work.

The amazing quickness with which the winning goals were scored created tremendous excitement amongst the spectators, and the visitors' share of a "gate" of nearly 4,000 provided them with substantial solace for their exit from the competition. R. Kirby was chaired by Hampstead enthusiasts after the game.

The run of the play clearly demonstrated the different methods of the contestants. The robust tactics of the visitors, although often bringing success over better teams in cup-ties, compelled Hampstead to fight every inch of the ground, but spoilt any really clever football. Frequent stoppages were necessary for slight injuries due to heavy charges, and at times somewhat dangerous play, but nevertheless an excellent spirit prevailed throughout, and the game was not marred by any unpleasant scenes between either players or spectators. The game was stopped no fewer than three times on account of Dunstone, who has more than an average share of bad luck in respect of injuries, but at the close he was playing as vigorously as ever.