Next" O'Donnell, Preston winger, had the goal at his mercy, but he took too long to trap arid shoot, giving the goalkeeper time to position himself. The ball rebounded from Hesford's legs.
Preston were again within an ace of scoring. A mis kick by Craig lefin Maxwell, but Hesford successfully dived at his feet.
Huddersfield came into the picture as Barclay cleverly side-stepped dh opponent and bore in, but Holdcroft saved the shot by a full-length dive. At half time the score was 0-0.
London was invaded at an early hour by spirited beribboned Cup final enthusiasts, who stirred the pre-dawn quietness with their rattles and bells, creating a terrific din.
Both finalists were estimated to have brought 10,000 supporters with them, while a further 30,000 from other provincial towns travelled to London in 114 special trains.
Their Majesties travelled to Wem-blay by road from Windsor.
As the match was televised, football enthusiasts provided with)the necessary apparatus saw the entire struggle as well as the King shaking hands with the teams before the game and the presentation of the Cup and medals after the fray.
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