The game opened quietly and al-hough the French put in a series of raids, they were unable to score, due to the fine work of Wolfenden, and the fact that Metals appeared to have left his shooting boots behind, The centre was presented with a glorious change to open the scoring after five minutes play when Lo Borgne crossed a good ball, to see Metals put past.
De Mail was responsible for initiate ing the movement that led to the opening of the score after fifteen minutes' play. Taking the ball to the right, the pivot sent forward, and Metals, fastening on, netted, The Police raids were easily repulsed although Wheeler was presented with a chance, but slowness on his part enabled Arnaud to clear, Swinging the ball about, the"French Forces had the Police defence fully stretched, and Got sent out to Lo Borgne who crossed to Metals who sent to Lo Bras who netted (23 mins,)
Off-side against Lo Bras was responsible for the next goal, Me-Ardle sending his free kick to the opposing centre who shot. Wolfen-den thought the ball was going past to see it curl goal wards and enter the net. At the other end, Bichard hit the cross bar with Pegu: well beaten, Arnaurd cleared the res bound. (30 mins.)
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