Shanghai Scottish v. Machine Gun Ca.
At the outset the Scottish, who had won the toss and were playing towards. the pavilion end, pressed hard and the Machine Gunners were called upon to produce their best} Gefence to keep them out. On one occasion Nicholl did eross the line and touch down, but Milligan's pass was judged to have been forward.
Eventually the Gunners took the ball away in a grand case dribble, and, aided by good touch-finding' by Roach and Dunkley, they invaded the Scottish territory for the first time after about 16 minutes' play. Here they might have scored but the backs indulged in too much kicking and the Scottish defence was too good. A good run by the Scottish backs ending in Vallis being brought own in possession after making a lot of ground and getting to half way. A free-kick to the Gunners taken by MeClatchie, but his fas just short of touch and Nicholl's return kick made up all the ground.
The Scottish backs were seen to advantage a couple more times this half, Murray getting over once, but the whistle had already' gone for a knock-on.
Shanghai Scottish Machine Gunners The opinion on the touchline was that the Gunners, and particularly the forwards, could not stand up te another half of gruelling defen work. This was very far from the mark as events turned out, for they weren't defending but attacking the greater part of the second the Gunners? over yet, for in kicking an owk:
rd touch Freddie Meyers had the yrtune to put his knee out He pluckily tried to return to the game; but it was useless and Huxley was brought out of the serum to fill his place.
With about 10 minutes to.go the Gunners were awarded a free-kick and MeClatchie, deciding to have a shot at goal himself, landed a good goal, giving them a lead of three'
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