The Archive · 1940

China Opens Account

China scored in the 12th minute when Suen outwitted Roussel and gave the ball to K. D. Sung, who was unmarked. The Chinese wing had little difficulty in converting. The ball then travelled at a fast pace from one end of the field to the other for some time and neither side could locate the net. In the 32nd minute, Collet received a pass from Heloyan, beat Z. B. Feng and equalised for the French from a difficult angle.

The Chinese forged ahead ten min-ules after the resumption when Roussel handled the ball just behind the Penalty Jine. Suen took the free kick and although Levy got his hands to the ball, the shot was too hard to save.

the 15th minute, the referee pulled Vinh up for dangerous play and awarded a penalty to the Chinese. Suen took the-shot and although he directed the ball straight at the French goalie, the Jatter failed to hold it and the ball rolled in to make the score read 3-1 in favour of the Chinese.

Five minutes later, Suen completed a hat-trick with another goal after receiving a pass from P. T. Kau. With the score at 4-1, in favour of China, play deteriorated.

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