The Archive · 1901

SHANGHAI RANG

On Saturday afternoon a larg assembled to witness the match arranged between the Rangers and Engineers. The Tatter team was, however, mostly composed of young apprentices from the dockyards, and included two men from the Shanghai Football Club, About four o'clock a start was made, and it was soon seen that the Rangers had the advantage. In about five minutes, Brandt, the Ringers' centre-for rl, who was playing splendidly, put all neatly through which appeared as if it could easily have been stopped. Shortly before half-time sounded "nother goal was score: t by Moore, with an excellently-judged ground kick. "During the second half the Rangers pressed their opponents hard, and though the Engineers broke away on three or four occasions, the leather was kept. well within their territory, and shortly before time Brandt planted the ball once more into the Engineers' net. Brandt's play was admire able and was several times applauded by the spectators, "Robinson and Bishop ab full back played solidly, clearing with ease, and Moore was a valuable forward. For the Engineers, Tod and Mauchan played well, as forward and full back, respectively. Mr. Spottiswoode made an excellent referee in what was the last match he will see in Shanghai for some time, owing to his approaching departure for home. The result of the game was: Rangers, 3 goals Engineers, ni sequently very "scratchy." In the Rugby game the Colours had matters pretty much their own way, the Whites being short handed. The Association game was more even, but consisted for the most part of dribbling practice.

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