ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
SCOTLAND DEFEATED' ENGLAND. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. LONDON, April 17. At Manacliester, before 50,000 people, in sunny weather and on a soft ground, Scotland defeated England; by-on© goal to nil. England kicked, off agairust a stiff breeze and on a sodden , pitch. Many passes went astray and. England showed little skill in attack, while in their defence they crowded on eaen other, leaving the opposing wingers fairly free. Seven minutes before the interval. Jackson scored, and the halftime figures read, Shetland one, England ilil.
Ju the .second ispell, England's attack improved, 'but Scotland remained steady and made shooting difficult. Play was then even, constant changes m the game keeping, the football interesting. GAMES. AT WELLINGTON. * (BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION. > WELLINGTON, April 18. Saturday’s soccer results are: Brooklyn 3 v. Thistle 1; Marist 3 v. Watersiders 2; Institute 3 v. Hospital 1; W.M.C. A. 6 v. Diamonds 2.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 19 April 1926, Page 3
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