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"Reds" fully justified all predictions by making a successful start in the International Knock-out Hockey Competition when, in the initial tussle of the series, they eliminated Palestine by the impressive count of 4-1.
Where the forecasts were slightly out of focus was that the match was far more keenly contested than generally expected and each point gained by the winners was the tracks by the oft just in ITH. defence, although was called upon to negotiate on several occasions, particularly when Tat received the ball from Van and drove a grass-cutter which forced the P.T.H. custodian to drop to his knees to save.
The 32nd minute saw the opening goal being scored after a movement Initiated by Caro, who passed the ball to Tingle. The miniature left wing dribbled past Han and centred. Cochran trapped the leather and beat Woo to drive at the goal. Zing caught the sphere, but failed to hold it and it went into the net amid the cheers of the P.T.H. partisans.
Tung Hwa Assert Pressure Tung Hwa reasserted themselves from the restart and Van almost scored when Schneierson was out of position. The Tung Hwa outside left drove at the goal only to see Logan savè a certain goal, clearing with a hefty kick. Tai trapped the leather and worked his way up, but his shot was partially blocked by Leriou.
The misunderstanding between Caro and Katemopoulos in the 37th minute gave the Chinese the equalizer. Chia took advantage of the confusion and snatched the ball to run through. A few yards from the goal, he passed the sphere to Van, who drew Schnelerson out and scored into the open net. The joy of the Chinese crowd at this goal was almost beyond description. Even fireworks were put into use. No further scoring was registered and the game ended with honours split.
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