Great Britain turned out'in red with a Union Jack on the left breast, Portugal won the toss, and Great Britain defended the Roi Albert goal, Portugal were the first to be prominent, and O. Costa sent out to Favacho, Gibson however beat the winger to clear. Another forward movement saw O. Costa put across to Rozario who sent out to Aldeguar. The winger, beating Symons; crossed, and Favacho, who had only the Reeper to beat, missed the ball which went out of play.
Whiteing then headed out a Favacho cross to see his forwards: go ahead, Brown sent to Taylor, Marcal finding touch to hold up the winger. Robinson then sent out a fine pass to Taylor who crossed for Victal to kick into touch. A free kick against Silva saw Brown put in a perfect centre.
'A fast movement saw Brown send along -to Taylor who, beating Silva and Marcal, crossed, and Jim Ward opened the scoring after seven minutes' play.
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