Royal Marines Football

Royal Marines Legation 4 v US Marines Legation 0 played at Seoul, Korea on 13th March 1905

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Back Row LCpl A. Hood

Next row down L to R Pte Mann, Pte Randerson (Sitting), Pte Holliman

Next Row down L to R Pte Wareham, Rev Gurney (Referee), Pte Dawton

Front Row L to R  Pte Moring (Linesman), Pte Healy, Pte Hanson, Pte Allen (Captain), Pte Cheatle, Pte Fairbairn, Pte Baker (Linsman)

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Match Report by Wm. F. Martin Sgt (Po)., R.M.L.I

The Majority of our esteemed Corps will no doubt be pleased to hear of the success of their representitives in the Far East against our American Cousins. The Match in question, which was very attractive (as the Coreans are learning the rudiments of the game), was largely attended. Although the Britishers had the wind against them in the first half of the game, their superior play secured for them two goals to nil.

 The Game - The Americans won the toss, and, from the kick off, the play was very exciting for the first ten minutes, as both teams played hard for an opening. But, thanks to the superior play of Allen (Capt), the first goal was scored, which was followed by another before the whistle blew for half time. Nothing of note happened in the second half, as the Britishers had it all their own way, and managed to add another two goals to their credit. The game finished Royal Marines 4 US Marines 0.