Match detail: Corrinthians (Brazil) v Chelsea - 04/07/1929

Match detail: Corrinthians (Brazil) v Chelsea

Match Date: Thursday, 4th Jul 1929
Competition: Friendly - Post Season
Opponent: Corrinthians (Brazil)
Venue: Parque Antarctica Stadium, Sao Paulo (Neutral Venue)
Attendance: 10,000
Half Time: 3 - 3
Result: Drew 4 - 4

Match Notes:

Exact date unknown. Arrived 16th May 1929 in Rio. Played in Argentina first, then Uruguay, finally Brazil. Stayed 44 days

Team: Simeon Millington, Tommy Law, Sid Bishop, Sidney Elliott, Alex Jackson, John Meredith, Andy Wilson ( c ), Jackie Crawford, Leslie Odell, Reg Weaver, 1 missing name Goals: Elliott 2, Jackson, Wilson. Referee: Unknown First British club to play at Palmeiras' stadium. Chelsea raced into a three-goal lead but the hosts produced an astonishing comeback to lead 4-3. However, the game’s outstanding player, Sid Elliot, levelled for the travellers and a ferocious encounter ended all square at four apiece.

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