ENGLAND DEFEATED
SCOTLAND'S DEFENCE SOUND FINE GAME AT MANCHESTER Reuter's Telegram. (Received April 18, 5.5 p.m.) MANCHESTER, April 17. In a match played before 50,000 people, in sunny weather, on a soft ground, Scotland defeated England by 1 goal to nil. The Englishmen kicked off against a stiff breeze, on a sodden pitch. Many passes went astray. England showed little skill in attack, and in their defence they crowded on each other, leaving the opposing wingers fairly free. Seven minutes before the interval Jackson scored, find at half-time the / figures read:— Scotland, 1; England, nil. In the second spell England's attack improved, but Scotland remained steady, and made shooting difficult. The play was even, and constant changes in the game kept the football interesting. Scotland ...... 1 goal England nil
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12424, 19 April 1926, Page 3
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129ENGLAND DEFEATED New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 12424, 19 April 1926, Page 3
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