Sir Edward Gent, recently installed Governor of the Malayan Union, watches a football match between the British Army and a visiting team of professional footballers, at the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaya.

Wide shot of spectators at the padang at the Royal Selangor Club in Kuala Lumpur. Half-time display by the pipe band of 1st Battalion 11th Sikh Regiment. High wide shot of the game in progress. Sir Edward Gent meets Lieutenant-General Messervy and Air Vice-Marshal Breakey. Medium close-up of Gent, Messervy and Breakey. The professional team is introduced to Gent. The British Army team is introduced. The team captains call the toss. VIP spectators on the touchline; Gent is flanked by Messervy and Breakey. Souvenir pewter mugs are presented to the players after the game.

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Apparently this was Gent's first public appearance since his installation as Governor of the Malayan Union. For footage of Gent's arrival in Kuala Lumpur, see related items.

Cameraman's dopesheet gives the attendance as 15,000 and that despite a heavy pitch (due to torrential rain that morning) the visitors (the professionals) won the game 9-4.