Delighted German spectators watched a crack soccer team from Düsseldorf defeat the British 53rd Division's team. A German in the stands crowed triumphantly to a British soldier: "You don't know what this victory means to Düsseldorf. For the first time we have beaten you at your national game."
The Tommy smiled back. "That's all right. We've already beaten you at yours."
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