The Archive · 1908

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

HW. M.A. FLORA &. SCOTLAND

In thix match, played on the 8. M. Police ground on Saturday afternoon, the Scotsmen gained an anay victory by five goals to one.

Early in the first half Chadwick headed a goal for Scotland from a [iter the Navy carried. the ball down ety centre by Kay, but a few minutes

field and Loxon equalized. During the remainder of the first half the Scotsmen attacked and goals were added to their score by Kay and (had-wick.

In the second half, play was more even, but Scotland sill had the advantage and goals scored by chadwick and Mitchell raised their total to five, the match resulting ax above stated.

The Scottish forwents showed excel lent combination and CI and Mitchell were the pick of a strong me. They were well supported by the hal€-backs, and at fall back Bissett and Aitkenhead kicked and tackled well.

The Naval men were quick on their feet, but did not show the good com-they were noted during their previous visit to Shanghai.

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