The Archive · 1938

Manila Beats Corinthians

Manus, Mar. 21, Alex Boisseric, former Shanghai Recreation Club star inside forward, Jed an all-Manila XI to a convincing victory here last evening against the formidable Islington Corinthians, who were beaten by three goals 10 nil, This was the Arst defeat of the tourists since their arrival in the Par East.

Besides being the coach of the local team, Bolsserie was the most Jconspicuous player on the field and scored Manila's third goal.

Another local player who covered himself with glory, was the goals keeper. who was repeatedly " applauded for his daring and. dazzling The attacks of the Corinthians, who played their usual brilliant fame, all ended at the goal mouth, [Somehow the tourists found it impossible 10 put the ball past the keeper.

'On the other hand," the Corine thians' defence was' frequently penetrated by the local forward me, which gave an inspired dis play. Boisserie was the brains of the attack, and created many open-Ings for his colleagues.

In their four matches here Corinthians Drow with Univ. of Sant Beat' Yew. AuMietle Chub Beat Leiran College Tort to AlcManiin

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