The Club kicked off with the sun at their backs and were not slow in getting into their stride. Their passing was wild at times but they at least made some attempt to keep the tall amongst their own players which is more than ithe soldiers could do. For the greater part of the first half play was concentrated in the R-A.M.C. territory. Only on two occasions did the soldiers manage to break away but their attack was not supported by the other members of the team.
Lewis was the first to get through the Club's defence when he took a long upfield pass from Plumb and, running forward, managed to beat Beattie but was tackled by Fabian who put him off his stride and forced him.to shoot too quickly and put the ball past the post This was the only time during the first half that the soldiers got within shooting range, the remainder of the play being in ithe able hands of the Club's players. Smith scored the first goal and was closely followed by Harvey who put in two against the soldiers in quick succession.
the restart Royal made an npt to get through and made a few solo runs into the Club goal area but was too well marked by Beattie. Only one attempt was successful and scored an easy goal from a wing shot. The Club redoubled their efforts and a good goal was scored when Smith headed the ball over from the wing and struck the crossbar whence the ball rebounded to Harrison who had only to tap it to get it into the net.
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