1912 Olympic Games Official Report Part 2

tain had no difficulty in increasing its goal-total by another point, although a flukehad almost given Robert Andersson a chance of making a goal for Sweden. Thelast-named country gained a point soon after, however, made by W. Auderssonfrom a pass by Robert Andersson, the latter player adding a goal on his own accountafter a fine swim forwards. Great Britain put on three more points, however, andwon by 6—3 (2—1, 4—2) the goals having been made for them as follows: Wilkinson,3; Radmilovic, I; Bentham, I and Hill, I.Referee: Van der Heyden, Belgium.Both teams played the same men as in the first round.Match f). Qualifying Round. BELGIUM—FRANCE. 4—1.11.30 a. m., Thursday, 11 July.This match, which was to have been played on Friday, July 12 was, at therequest of the French representatives, played on Thursday, 11 July. In consequenceof the result of the match between Sweden and France, an easy Belgianvictory was expected, but the French team played uncommonly well, especiallyduring the first half, and made the first goal, but the Belgians soon equalized. TheFrench goalkeeper was in his very best form and cleared quite a number of difficultshots, so that it was not until just before half time that Belgium managed to securethe lead by making another goal. Result at half time, Belgium 2—1.During the second half the Belgians succeeded in making two additional goals,and the match finished in favour of Belgium by 4—1 (2—1, 2—0).Referee: G. Wennerström, Sweden.Final.GREAT BRITAIN—AUSTRIA. 8—0.7.50 p. m. Saturday, 13 July,The final had not excited the interest that it should, consideringthat an Olympic Gold Medal was to be played for, but everyone feltpretty sure, of course, that Great Britain must win, for the Austrianteam had altogether too many weak points to be able to offer anyserious resistance. Great Britain at once took possession of the ball,but the attack was repulsed by the Austrian goalkeeper and the ballcarried to the opposite side of the course. This, like other, later,attacks on the part of Austria were never dangerous, as their forwardsseemed to be quite unable to shoot, well watched as they wereby the British defence. Great Britain made a close succession ofattacks, Radmilovic and Wilkinson playing exceedingly well together,the result being that the team made 4 goals in the first half, whichfinished with the goal-total 4—0 against Austria.The second half was a duplicate of the first. Great Britain madesome brilliant attacks and gave quite a nice exhibition of tricky playagainst the comparatively weak backs opposed to them. The teammade 4 goals in this half too, the final result being that Great Britainwon by 8—0 (4—0, 4—0).Referee: E. Bergvall, Sweden.745