The strong-going French Forces soccer side, who so far re undefeated in the Second Division, had to fight hard to defeat the Foreign Y.M.C.A., in the semi-final tie game in.the Tse Ling Cup, the latter going down by one goal after extra time. "rhe goal was scored during the extra half-hour period.
In the first half, the French side had the better of the play in which Clu Pac was responsible for some fine movements. But for the fine defensive work of Roberts, Archie Logan, Cochrane, and Oliviera, they would have turned over with a good lead, although Sarnaud constantly saved his side when the "Y' attacked. Clu Pac missed a sitter in the first half, when, with only Roberts to beat, he shot straight at the keeper, whilst in the second half he put past the post. Metals, also wasted chances by putting past twice when well placed. Gaffney, for the 'Y, was presented with an opportunity of putting his side in the lead, but instead of shooting, he waited for Arnaud to tackle and lost out. Oppenheim also missed a chance when, presented with an open goal he put weakly past the post. Dobrenky, who worked over "from the left to right, sent in a fest drive which struck the crossbar with the keeper well beaten.
The strenuous efforts made by the in the last fifteen minutes of the game proper, resulted in their falling off and showing tiredness in the extra half hour's play. In the second period of the extra time, Cochrane was penalized for handling inside the area, Demail netting from the penalty to score the only goal of the game. It was unfortunate that this thrilling game should have been decided on a penalty, as the Third Leaguers fully deserved another opportunity to decide this semi-final.
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