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Scotland v England in 1872 The story of football’s first international
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Scotland and England are set to commemorate the 150th anniversary of their first-ever international football match, which took place on November 30, 1872. The match was played in a field at the West of Scotland Cricket Club in Partick, Glasgow, with an estimated crowd of 2,500 to 4,000 people. The Scottish team was made up of players from Queen's Park, while the English team consisted of players from Oxford University, Cambridge University, 1st Surrey Rifles, and Crystal Palace. The match ended in a goalless draw. The rules of the game were quite different from modern football, with no penalties, yellow or red cards, or shinpads. Goalkeepers were allowed to handle the ball all the way up to the halfway line, and there were two umpires in each half of the field who could appeal to the referee for decisions. The teams employed different playing styles, with Scotland favoring a team-based passing game and England relying on individual dribbling. The kits worn by the teams were also different, with Scotland in dark blue and white knickerbockers, and England in white shirts and knickerbockers. The match is a reminder of how much football has evolved over the past 150 years. • 🔗 https://airead4u.com/football/2023/09... • #football #soccer #sport
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