Written by Alan Garside.
| A side from China toured Australia in 1953 playing a total of 16 games against the Socceroos and the various state and district based representative sides. The Metropolis representative side is composed of players playing with Sydney clubs. | ||||
| Played : Tuesday July 21 1953 | Venue : Sydney Cricket Ground | |||
| Metropolis Bill Henderson, Brian Courteney, Doug Wendt (c), Frank Sands, Bob Madden, Archie McAllister, George Sanders, George Russell, Bruce Young, Robert Neal, Bill Murphy Goal : Young |
1 | - | 3 | China Yu Yiu Tak (c), Hau Yung Sang, Tan Kai Sow, Tang Sum, Ng Kee Chung, Lee Chun Fat, Ho Ying Fun, Szeto Man, Chu Wing Keung, Chau Man Chi, Hau Ching To Goals : Chu Wing Keung, Szeto Man, Lee Chun Fat |
| Referee : J Withers Linesmen : H Heggen, P Wright Attendance : 7,000 Half Time : 0-2 Managers : JC Jones (Metropolis) - Kwok Ying Shu (China) Trainers : G Meadham (Metropolis) - LJ Channing (China) | ||||