Hunter 13
Lafferty 34
Brown
Hunter
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: unknown - to be confirmed
Referee: unknown - to be confirmed
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
These great opponents met at Crewe to decide who should go into the final of the National Cup. Punctually to the minute Hunter started the ball for the Villa, and a great shout proclaimed that the game had commenced in earnest. From the kick-off the Villa forwards worked the ball into the Scotch quarter, where Hunter shot, but Chalmers was equal to the occasion, and speedily removed all danger. The Rangers who were favoured with a very strong wind began to press, and made several shots at the Villa goal, but it was impossible to shoot with anything like accuracy, so powerful was the wind at this portion of the game. The Villa forwards, with a splendidly executed dribble took the ball down the field, where a foul was given against the Rangers right under their goal mouth, and a goal seemed certain till Forbes, with a good kick planted the ball well up the field. A fine pass from Hodgetts to Davis enabled the latter to centre the ball, and Archie Hunter dashed up and popped the ball through the posts scoring first goal for the Villa amid terrify cheering. From the centre kick the Rangers rushed the ball into the Villa territory, but erratic shooting spoiled their efforts. The ball now travelled rapidly from end to end, the players at this point putting forth all their energies. Hunter, Davis and Hodgetts were now playing magnificently together their grand dribbling and passing being greatly admired. On the Scotchmen’s behalf Fraser, Lindsay and Lafferty were being conspicuous, but over anxiety caused them to throw away some great chances. Burton here received a nasty kick, and hostilities were suspended for some minutes. Upon resuming Lawrie got possession of the ball and being tackled he deliberately ‘ducked’ causing his opponent to fall over him. The whistle was blown and the latter player severely cautioned. When the game was allowed to precede Lafferty next executed a grand run, and finished up with putting the ball through the Villa posts thus equalising. The Scotchmen from the centre-kick returned to their charge, Lindsay eventually all but scoring. The Rangers were hereabouts pressing the Villa being compelled to act on the defensive. A corner next fell to the Villa, and although well taken by Yeats and headed right into goal by Vaughton nothing resulted. Haft-time now arrived, with the score standing one goal each. After a short interval, Lindsay restarted, and immediately the Rangers made for the Villa goal, but were repulsed by Simmonds and Coulton. Hunter got away with the ball, and Chalmers leaving his charge a goal seemed certain, but Vaughton sent the ball over the crossbar. Lafferty and Lindsay were showing to great advantage, but could not break through the Villa defence. A pretty dribble between Hunter and Vaughton, and a shot from the latter just missed its mark. The Villa now assisted by the wind, were playing a grand game, and with a ridiculously easy shot the Villa put on the second point. The Villa inspirited with their success, had many near shaves of scoring, but the wind caused the ball to travel very inaccurately. The Villa now had the upper hand, and after many attempts, Hunter added a third point, the excitement being intense. The Scotchmen were now thoroughly disorganised, while the Villa were displaying great form. J Simmonds was next conspicuous with some very tricky play, which elicited loud applause. The Rangers at this period were completely penned and rarely made any headway, the Villa men swarming their goal, but could not get the ball through. A last effort by the Scotchmen took the ball up the field only to be returned by the Villa backs, and the Rangers goal was in a state of besiege when the whistle sounded time leaving the Villa the winners of a grand game by three goals to one.
