W Reid
Hogg
J May pen
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Match Information
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Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
The Glasgow Rangers played the first match of their northern tour when they met Aberdeen in a friendly fixture at Pittodrie last night. The weather was cold and a strong wind blew across the pitch. The visitors had the wind in the first half. Hogg and Gordon were first to shine in some good combined work, and Galt sent behind from long range. Aberdeen through Lennie and Soye, were next aggressive, but from Law’s clearance McPherson shot a beautiful goal from 20 yards range. Tom Murray had a fruitless solo effort at Lock, but play was quickly transferred to the home base, where McPherson struck the upright. Good work by H Murray ended in Lock having to clear a stinging ball from Simpson. Aberdeen’s left-winger neatly dispossessed Stark, but his cross was wild, a remark which would apply to an effort by Alex Smith at the other end. Good placing by Harper helped Aberdeen to be on the aggressive, and after Wilson had checked McPherson and Smith, the home centre had a creditable try at Lock. Without unduly forcing matters, the visitors’ right gave a splendid exhibition, Hogg’s work in particular being neat and finished. At Lock’s end, Tom Murray was at fault, when he drove high over from Simpson’s pass, which followed upon a thrilling run by H Murray. A great tussle between Smith and Wilson saw the veteran worsted, but Hogg got possession, and after a piece of superb play on his part put his side two up. Next minute hands against Harper saw May score a third from a penalty. H Murray tried to turn the tide, but his cross was cleared by Law in international style. The Light Blues were easily the better side; their accurate passing, interspersed with glimpses of grand individual work, was about the best seen at Pittodrie this season. Aberdeen at one time looked like scoring, but Law got in the way of Simpson’s effort. On the whole, however, Lock got more to do from the disjoined attacks of the Aberdeen forwards. Aberdeen’s opening goal came as the result of a piece of play which did much to redeem their previous loose efforts. H Murray had a wriggling run, and Simpson, accepting his pass neatly tricked Stark and scored, Galt having just previously retired to the pavilion for repairs. Half-time – Rangers 3; Aberdeen 1. Galt did not resume, and Waddell, who changed places with Stark, got crippled in the first minute while repulsing an incursion by Simpson. Reid soon transferred the danger to Mutch’s end, but Hume cleared. After a period of midfield play, the Aberdeen goal had a narrow escape, Henderson licking out below the bar after Mutch had missed. Lennie after being neglected for a period next came into the picture with tricky but unprofitable work. Aberdeen improved for a time, but on the whole they were met by a defence which had their measure. Occasionally H Murray and Simpson raised the enthusiasm with their clever runs, but the watchful Rangers saw to it that they did not get into scoring position. A foul close in availed the homesters nothing, and a dazzling run by Hogg ended in a bye. Futile efforts by Aberdeen followed, and their chances were not enhanced when Galt resumed. It was difficult, owing to the failing light, to follow the game. Aberdeen did most of the attacking, but although their combination improved, and H Murray got a corner, Lock had an easy time. Play was stopped 15 minutes from time with the score :- Rangers 3; Aberdeen 1
