J Hunter
Axford
Mackie 35
F Speedie 40
J Walker 44
Porteous
Match Information
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Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
These clubs were well represented in the match at Ibrox, although there were several changes on both sides from the sides, which took park in the League fixture a fortnight ago. The game which bristled with fine passages of play was decidedly above the level of the average present day ‘friendly’ the desire of the Edinburgh men to in some measure atone for their heavy defeat in the last meeting inducing them to infuse considerable spirit into their work. It looked at first as if the last result were going to be reversed for after two minutes play Tynecastle boasted a two-goal lead. The ‘Light Blues’ however, by dashing forward play not only wiped off their deficit, but by the interval were a goal to the good. Dickie lost the first goal through a weak save from Axford, Hunter having no difficulty in netting the ball, but the Hearts second score was effected by a shot of the visiting centre which no goalkeeper would have parried. For twenty minutes before the interval the Rangers front rank came away in irresistible style, and McWattie was beaten by splendid shots from Mackie, Speedie and Walker. Only one goal was registered in the second half, and that by Porteous, Dickie in saving with difficulty from Hunter placing the ball to placing the ball to the Hearts right-winger. The score of 3 goals each gives a pretty correct index to the general run of the play, both sets of forwards showing to advantage against the opposing defence. The back play was very moderate. Orr was not so often beaten as the others. Fraser was very smart in overhead returns when hard pressed, but had a hard task coping with Hunter and Wilson, whose skilful wing combination was superior to that of any other pair a field. Drummond was inclined to take things as easy as possible, allowing the ball to roll behind unnecessary when no danger threatened. Collins got on fairly well considering that he had to deal with Speedie, who was the brightest forward on either side, and delighted the crowd with his tricky, puzzling footwork in the open, and deadly shooting whenever an opening presented itself. R Walker gave indications now and again of his quality, but was quite outshone by the Hearts inside left. Bar McDonald all the other forwards did well, Axford and Paton somewhat deficient in the matters of dash. After showing fine judgment in the first half the Rangers middle line latterly did not place to their forwards with their accustomed headiness. The visiting trio on the other had improved as the game progressed, Thomson all over being the pick of the six engaged.
