No sound on this recording. "The opening match of England's tour of the Americas was played in cloudy, oppressive conditions before a crowd of 160,000. Within two minutes Brazil, World Cup holders, were in the lead, when Julinho scored. Little was seen of England's attack, but the defence held out until the half-hour, when Henrique put Brazil further ahead after an opening had been made by Julinho. England fought harder in the second half, and Charlton and Haynes hit the Brazilian woodwork, but there could be no doubts that Brazil were the better side. Their ball-control was too much for our players, while for England, Clayton, Wright, and Flowers continued to make a strong-tackling half-back line, and Hopkinson made several fine saves."
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