Event 1917 Far Eastern Games Referee Wiles | Date 10 May 1917 | |
On 10 May 1917, the association football teams of the Philippines and Japan faced each other at the 1917 Far Eastern Games. The tournament was participated by Japan, the Philippines and China. The Japanese team was represented by a selection from the Tokyo Higher Normal School. Paulino Alcántara, a renowned football player, was part of the Philippine squad who led the Philippines to its biggest recorded victory in an international football match and also resulted to Japan's biggest defeat. However, this match is not recognized as an official international match by the Japan Football Association.
Aftermath
At least one milestone was reached aside from the record scorline made in this match. Haruyoshi Fujii became Japan's first goalscorer in an international competitive football match by making Japan's two goals. The Philippines later faced the Republic of China in a de facto final match. The match between the Philippines and China was abandoned halfway due to alleged foul play committed by the Philippine side. The match was abandoned after the Chinese side converted a penalty making the scoreline 4-0 after which the Filipino goalkeeper punched the Chinese goalee which started fighting between both sides.