Celtic Beaten But Earn Play-Off: Simpson Hit by Bottle

Celtic Beaten But Earn Play-Off: Simpson Hit by Bottle

Coverage of the 1967 Intercontinental Cup

The Scottish press' coverage of Racing's 2-1 victory in the second game of a two-leg series continues to offer dismissive comments about Racing and stereotypes of the Argentine players. The author juxtaposes the "vicious kicking and hacking" by Racing players with Celtic, who he writes "astonished the neutrals present by their discipline and self-control. Not once, in spote of terrible provocation, did they show dissent or annoyance. They accepted all the cold-blooded punishment a Uruguayan referee allowed Racing to administer with a dignity that was almost beyond belief." The article also notes how the goalkeeper, Ronnie Sampson, suffered a head injury after a local spectator threw a projectile at the Scottish keeper, and wondered if Celtic players would recover from their injuries on time for the decisive tie-breaking third match in Montevideo. [The article quotes both the Celtic chairman and manager Jock Stein about their hesitancy to play a third game in Uruguay based on the physicality on display]

Scottish Football Correspondent

Page 17

The Times (of London)

2-Nov-1967

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