The Archive · 1934

ENGLAND'S VICTORY AT SOCCER AGAINST ITALY

London, Nov. 14

'A capacity crowd of 65,000 spectators, @ large contingent of whom were Htalians, witnessed England defeat Ktaly by three goals to two in an [Association football match played to day at Highbury.

Thrills galore were provided the spectators. The English team led by three goals to nil at half-time but in the second period the visitors replied twice and only sterling defensive work kept them from equalizing, National flags were waved by the Utalian spectators who skouted war-cries, while the English supporters retaliated by singing old music hall The weather was dull and the turf heavy. Prior to the start, members of both teams were introduced to the Prince of Connaught, who was an The yatch got away to a dramatic start, Ceresoli. the Italian. calle, saving magnificently on a. penalty shot taken by Brook in the first minute. The English side continued to press and Brook atoned for his mistake by scoring two goals within ten aninutes. from free Kicks as the Fesult of questionable tactics by the England's third goal came 15 mutes after the start, Drake, the centre-half, scoring a beautiful' shot after some' clever work by Bowden The rapid scoring completely deimoralised the Italians who were out ceed in ever. department ofthe Jxame The intricate English passing feewildered the Italian defence, while

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