For the first seven minutes the ball was always kept in the Germans' territory. MacDonald crossed over a fine pass but Gunn completely missed the ball when he was well Placed in front of the goal. Cheney scored from a free shot just outside of the circle after Yardley had passed to him but the umpire ordered the shot to be retaken. Cheney drove over the goal posts on his second try.
In the 15th minute a concerted attack staged by the Seaforth forwards resulted in) Yardley tallying the first goal of the game. Cheney dazzled through. Schoemann ran out to save. The goalkeeper was too excited as he partially cleared. Yardley picked the ball up and slammed into the net beyond Schoemann's ability to save by throwing himself on the ground.
Remmele was hurt during a collision and had to leave the field to receive medical attention. While he was absent Guenter raced into the Highlander" cata! ana "combined with Berg to beat Wilson with a fast shot. Berg converted but Guenter engineered the movement which completely' upset the Seaforth custorian The Germans were the first to press after the: interval. In the 5th minute Remmele put Wetzell on the spot. The latter cleverly slipped the ball past Vickers awd into the corner of the net.
Rallying vigorously, Gunn missed a third chance to score. MacDonald put him through. In front of the German goal he took a weak shot for Schoemann to kick clear. The ball was transferred from one end to another in lively fashion. Both half-lines stood out. The Highlanders displayed better teamwork but it was the Germans who were able to take advantage of opportunity. In ihe 25th minute Wiecke assisted Wetzell to break into the Army defence. The German centre sent a pretty cross shot from right to left and completely deceived. Wilson, increasing the lead to 3-1
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