In the all-imp trant Skottowe Cup semi-final at the Stadium on Sunday, the idolised Tung Hwa's long record of straight victories met with serious Febuff at the hands of the Shanghai Recreation Club, who held their redoubtable opponents to a draw of two goals apiece in one of the most exciting matches of the season.
The public stands were thronged with spectators who had their full money's worth with interest. for the game was packed with thrills from Start to finish. It looked rather bad for the Recs when marksman Lee notched two points within fifteen minutes, but share of the play was fon an even footing and before the interval the Rose were able to reduce the lead with a single. In the second half, after five minutes play, a penalty ick levelled affairs and with nothing to choose between the two sides the strenuous game provided no more goals. In accordance with cup competition rules, V. Lenoise, the force, proceeded to conduct the halt hour extra time, but the Chinese side were apparently mystified, and come Utile delay was caused until reassurance was given by the association president, R. Grimshaw. Both teams fought desperately for the odd coal, but the game, which never slackened
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