Shanghai Football Club v. Shanghai Recreation Club These old rivals in the first division of the League met on the Recreation Club's ground on Saturday afternoon and fought a good fight, which resulted in a victory for the Football Club by five goals to two.
The home team won the toss and elected to make use of the benefit of the wind. From the kick-off they took the ball at once into the Club's area in a dangerous fashion. From their show of speed and pretty play it seemed as though the Club was slated for defeat. Taking the ball down the wing, Cooke swung across a pass to Sofoulis, who scored neatly, not iving Harris a chance to save.
for several minutes play was again in the Club's half, with their goal in danger, but eventual ly Coulcher got away, well supported. by Dailey and Goldman. The Club came near scoring as the result of some very neat passing between Dailey, Coulcher and Hammond, Borras only just saving Hammond's shot at goal. For sone time after this play was in "midfield. A nice pass then gave Stacey the ball on the wing, an he took it down through the Club's defence and shot at goal. The ball struck the upright and rebounded to Sofoulis, who scored. After this, the Club showed tnat they were out to win the match, and went after it in a very determined style. A good run by Dailey was followed by a pass to Goldman, who went right through the defence and registered the Club's first goal. At half-time the score stood at two goals fo one in favour of the Recreation Club.
In the second half the Club took full advantage of the wind behind them and the play was nearly all in the Recreation Club's territory. But for the sterling work of Borras, in goal, the Football Club must have scored several times during the first 15 minutes of this half. Their. forwards played well together and a determined attack gave them a corner, Lawrie Smith taking the kick. His centre was perfect, the ball dropping into the middle of the players, and Coulcher netted. Shortly afterwards the Recreation Club lost the services of their centre forward. He had been cautioned several
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