The Archive · 1934

SCOTTISH SOCCER'S UNLUCKY DAY Belfast; Oct. 20

Before a crowd of 35,006 spectators, at Windsor Park, this afternoon, Ireland defeated Scotlané by the odd goal in three in an International As-Soeiation football match. The weather was far from ideal, og it was raining during the greater part of the game.

Scotland won the toss and took advantage of a slight breeze, but the Trish were the first to attack. They made several quick raids, but the forwards were disappointing, while the half-back were not passing well. Scotland combined tetter, but play did not reach international standard, After both goals had undergone strong bombardment, Gallacher gave Scotland the lead ye minutes from the interval, the ball entering the net off a defender.

In the first minute of the second half, Scott, the Irish goal-keeper, bad= Ty injured his hand and had to' leave the eld. MeMfillen went into goal, Cesarewitch Won by

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