Jack, who was proving a dangerous forager, took full advantage of a gap in the soldiers defence to again give Oakley a chance, The winger crossed for Woodley to head over the bar. A pass from Jack to Westwood was neatly taken by Cope who crossed to see Wilson head on to the top of the cross bar from a difficult angle, the ball going past. The centre then took advantage of the failure of Douglas to clear to go ahead, and then put past the far post with only Ward to beat.
Jack again sent Oakley away with a clear field and the winger sent in for Lough to handle and clear. At the other end Gibson conceded a corner which was cleared to see Hurry send the ball up the wing to Greenberg who elected to shoot, Lou saved. The Police were swinging the ball to better advantage and Woodley sent a long pass out to the wing, Lough ran out as Greenberg made for the ball and then hesitated and before he could get back, Sammy shot to score and equalize after thirty eight minutes"
Cope then presented Lamb with a glorious opportunity to give the soldiers the lead. The winger hesitated and then crossed to see Douglas clear, Then Thomasson sent a long forward pass to Wilson who hesitated and Gibson cleared. Beech then put past when well placed. Another Police attack was held up for off-side, Half-time arrived with the score level.
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