Amsterdam, May 18.
In the first official international soccer match at the Olympic Stadium to-day, England defeated Holland by the only goal. Heavy rain and a muddy ground somewhat " spoiled play, but the match, which was witnessed by a crowd of 40,000 people, was fought out at a very grent pace.
The match to-day proved that Holland possesses one of the greatest amateur teams in the world. The game was first introduced to the country by Mr. Muller in 1879, fol-owing a visit to England, and to-day soccer is the most popular sport in Holland. At present there are some }495 clubs, embracing some 60,000
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