be named after the Head Commander.") Fenerbahçe replied briefly, with another announcement which was printed in the newspapers the following days: "Fenerbahçe Kulübü yalnız kendi kadrosuyla bu maçı şartsız olarak kabul eder." ("Fenerbahçe Club accepts this proposal with only its own squad, unconditionally.") Match performance The game took place in the Taksim Stadium on 29 June 1923. The Governor of Malta, Lord Herbert Plumer watched the game from the VIP area with General Harington. The game was close, with the Guards Joint taking the lead in the first half. Fenerbahçe SK took control of the game in the second half, beginning with Zeki Rıza's game-tying goal in the 61st minute. Zeki Rıza scored the go-ahead goal in the 74th minute. Fenerbahçe SK won 2–1 and was awarded the trophy. Details The trophy The huge trophy is considered an important trophy that Fenerbahçe won against the occupying forces. It is made of silver and is one meter tall (approximately 3 feet, 4 inches). External links Harington Cup at fenerbahce.org Harington Cup in youtube References Fenerbahçe S.K. matches Sport in Istanbul Sport in Kadıköy Defunct football cup competitions in Turkey History of football in Turkey 1922–23 in Turkish football