23 October 1908

23Oct08

On this day 100 years ago the bronze medal match for the Olympic Games tournament took place at White City Stadium. As both French teams had returned home Holland faced Sweden, who had been eliminated in the opening round. By all accounts the match was something of a disappointment, although Holland, despite playing their second match in two days, ran out 2-0 winners.

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