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YugoslavcaptainbrilliantFranc Motosic.- who will lead the Yugoslav Soccer team on its Australian tour, has been a leading: goal-scorcr for 12 years, and is regarded as one of the best forwards in Europe.Motosic, 32, has represented Yugoslavia many times. He helped to coach the Yugoslav amateur side that did well at the Olympic Games in London last year.He is the leading goal-scorer in Yugoslavia, and officials expect his style of play to be popular with Australian fans.The Yugoslavs will arrive by plane next Tuesday, and open their tour against a NSW side at the ’Showground on Saturday week.The' Yugoslav side will . be one of the best Soccer teams to visit Australia,” said the team’s Australian representative, Mr. K. Ko-vacevich, today. ,“Goalkeeper Vladimar Beara is regarded as the greatest 'keeper in- years.“The team will be in good condition when they leave Rome tomorrow, and they will only need a few training runs to bring them to top. pitch for the opening match againstNSW.”
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Sydney Sun
Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Wed, Jul 13, 1949
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