Newspaper: Junior Soccer International March 14, 1921 *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Dublin Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Colette O'Rorke cmcororke@hotmail.com April 11, 2010, 8:47 pm JUNIOR SOCCER INTERNATIONAL MARCH 14, 1921 Irish Independent March 14, 1921 VICTORY AT GLASGOW Junior Soccer International Draws Record Gate Ireland 1: Scotland: 0 The Junior Soccer International was played at Celtic Park, Glasgow on Saturday 12 March 1921 before 10,000 spectators, and resulted in a victory for the Irish representatives by a goal to nil. The gate receipts were £515, a record for this match. The feature of the game was a fine display by Collins, the Jacob's custodian, as he brought off mamy great saves, while Kavanagh, at back, was also to the fore. Cathcart, the Irish centre half, had the honour of gaining the score which gave us the victory. This came after 20 minutes, and he gave the Scottish custodian no chance with a shot from 25 yards range. In the first half, the Scottish forwards combined nicely, and showed themselves very speedy. Collins saved well from Phillip (outside left) and from Black (centre) who sent in a terrific drive. The Scottish full-back, Scullion, had a try, which gave the Irish custodian some trouble. Everything, however, came alike to the Irish custodian, who barely tipped a shot from Phillip over. The Irishmen then had a spell of attacking, and Mulholland, Irvine and Taylor tried to beat the Scottish keeper, who saved. On the play, Ireland were lucky to be leading at the interval. Their defence, however, was fine. The Irishmen forced the pace on resuming, and a corner was claimed against Scotland, but disallowed. Gradually, the Scots took over command, and Phillip had several tries which were unsuccessful, although once he struck the bar. Gee was very clever and resourceful in the Irish defence, and saved Collins a lot of work. In the later stages, the Scottish forwards shot frequently, and Collins' saves brought forth rounds of applause. Undoubtedly he was the chief factor in the Irish success, as the forwards were inferior to the home front rank, and should have done better in view of the foraging ... (final couple of words impossible to read. Additional Comments: The "Kavanagh" mentioned in the first paragraph was my grandfather, John "Fatty" Kavanagh, born and raised in Dublin. John worked in Guinness Brewery all his life, mostly as an engine driver. My mother (his daughter) told me that, on the weekend this match was played, he worked his usual hours on Friday, then took the "cattle boat" to Scotland (no doubt having a few pints on the way!!), played and won the game on the Saturday, returned to Dublin by boat on Sunday, and was back in work on Monday morning!!!!