Match ended 0-0
Match Information
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Referee: unknown - to be confirmed
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Perhaps it is not too much to say that no match for a long time now had awakened such interest in football circles in the Springburn district as this played at Gourlay Park between the Cowlairs and the Rangers. Early last season the Cowlairs were thrown out of the English ties by their powerful opponents. Given that they have been anxious to try and there luck with them again, and it was peculiarly gratifying to the Springburn men to be drawn against the Rangers in the semi-final for the local cup. Cowlairs have been in exceptionally good form this term, but it is only within the last week or two that the Rangers has shown anything light their former power. The result of the struggle was therefore doubtful, and as not to be expected drew another very large crowd. The weather was dull, but dry and notwithstanding the keenest of the tie, the ropes were will fill a considerable time before the hour of starting. The Cowlairs won the toss, and Fraser kicked off for the Rangers. At once the Cowlairs team press, but the ball was speedily returned. Gow Speedily got on it, and not withstanding the exertions of McLeod forced the home team to concede a corner. A foul brought the Rangers into close quarters again, but a long kick by McCartney enable Bishop and Scott to assail the strangers posts, where the ball was however sent behind. Brand now got on the run, and assign smartly to the right the leather was again put out. The strangers continued the pressure, and were only prevented from shooting by the capital play of McLeod. A foul twenty yards from the Cowlairs citadel looked dangerous, but the ball was ultimately got away, and being passed to Scott, he shot for goal, just grazing the outside of the posts. Then the left wing of the Rangers made a dash, and for a while the home men had it rather hot. From a free kick given for a foul Fraser had an opportunity, but spoiled it by sending the leather out. Again the ball was sent into Duff’s hands, but no sooner was it clear then McPherson had again to save. During the period the excitement was most intense and the crowd clamours. A corner well placed by Bishop enough compelling Nicol to fist out, came to nothing. Now the Cowlairs were having an innings, and the strangers could not get over the centre line. Another foul against the Rangers brought the home men down on the strangers where the ball was sent over. Several times Nicol was called upon to save, had a nice centre by Sinclair was almost headed through by Carson. J Gow now got a chance of distinguishing himself, and having got beyond the backs was only checked by the extraordinary exertions of McLeod. Immediately afterwards Duff had to save smartly then the home men transferred the play, and time after time shot for shot. Both teams played very fast, but the admirable back division on both sides neutralised all attempts to score. At halftime neither had scored. On resuming Rangers had a look in but it was only for a minute, for the Cowlairs were down on them almost before they realised it, ad Sinclair with a high drop sent it over. Helped with a foul, the Rangers tried to score, but were repulsed; then a fine run was begun by D Scott, but spoiled by D Gow. A very vicious tussle followed, but Reynolds sent the ball wide. Fraser was playing a splendid game, but was inferior to J Gow, who was the favourite of the field. Another assault to the Rangers position, and the home men had to rebuff the strangers. The Cowlairs had now undoubtedly the best of it, but the eagerness to score made the shooting in accurate. Pringle made several brilliant run, but he was inadequately supported. Another corner proved to the Cowlairs fruitless, and Brand, who had a clear course, sped down the field, but was forced to kick the ball out. After that Brand again shot, but the ball went over the cross bar amidst the loud applauses of the spectators. The play was now magnificent and worthy of both clubs, the weak part being the home left. A varmint rush again brought the Rangers into the home territory, but the leather was once more sent over. An anxious moment next came to the Rangers, and then a very sharp encounter occurred at the home end – the whole force of the strangers sustaining a fine piece of play till McPherson set the ball free. Some very exciting work now took place, and the crowd roared in its enthusiasm. Cowlairs seemed to have shot their strength, but the beautiful form of McLeod saved them. As time drew on Cowlairs became more eager, but this weakness became their problem, for the light blues kept cool and worked well to one another. Consequently they kept the pressure on their rivals. In the last half hour the game was practically the Rangers, and as the whistle blew for time they were taking a corner. The game, which was keen throughout, thus resulted in a draw – no goals.
