The Archive · 1929

SHANGHAI SOCCER

The Senior Cup replay stood out a very heavy programme of miatehes on November 30. The Recs Worcesters duel brought out a host of spectators who enjoyed the game funder fine weather conditions. This however, spoiled in chief amongst the incidents being the ordering off the field of Jesu by the referee. Rough play, too, was a feature, with the Rees the chief offenders." Several of the spectators questioned the decision of the referee, who when by a linesman' of an. infringement, disallowed "the "goal scored by "AMdegucr. However," it was clearly a case of hands against Jesu, and the oficial was undoubtedly correct in his decision.

After drawing with a strong Wilts side during the week, the Navy eleven from H. M. 8. Suffolk were expected to do. well against the Police. The match did not give 1 single thrill, the Police scoring six goals without the sailors making any reply.

Well to. manage a hat trick for the Police.

Area Details are to be con: gratulated upon vanquishing Loh Hwa reserves in a Junior Cup match fat the Stadium. The soldiers were two-nil down at one period, and played up well to seorg the equaliser just after the commencement of the second half. The Chinese then took the lead, and it was not until near the end that the match was decided, when two good goals gave the soldiers the day.

Tue Leacen, Finse Division

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