Although the attacks of the SMP. forwards were forceful, the extra turn of speed and concentrated teamwork of Italian team at all times prevented these efforts from materializing.
From the kick-off by Savoia the Police got the ball and made a good attack but made the mistake of weakening their defence so that when Carani managed to clear the ball well down past centre the Savoia tenth minute the visitors missed a great chance when Xavier and L. Rozario fell in front of Lido's goal to permit Loh to save a dangerous melee. Souza sent across a lovely pass toward goal but it was caught by Loh before the Portuguese forwards could receive it.
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