Callaghan <45
Missed Penalties
Hibs pen miss
Match Information
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: W Grieve (Kirkcaldy)
Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
In repeating last season’s result and keeping their League record intact, the Hibernian gave an excellent display, though in the end it was a matter of the strength of the defence. The game in one respect resembled that at Tynecastle. The visitors gave an excellent display to start with, were worn down by the defence, and had rather the worst of the first half. At the same time when a promising effort by Peggie failed, Hibs’ forwards could not be said to promise greatly. They were dashing enough, and the presence of Smith balanced the line much better then on Saturday, but the goals did not seem to be there. To score fell to Callaghan, who snapped up a chance, and found the net with a lovely shot. Lock had no chance with it whatever. At Half-time matters had been fairly even, and the Rangers had not made any too promising efforts to get the ball past Willie Allan. There was too much at stake for play to slacken off, and the Rangers were desperately keen to score in the second half. All the half-backs worked hard to get the goal, Gordon’s forcing work being particularly good; but the Hibernian defence was as sound as ever. Main and Sam Allan cleared time after time, and though at times there was a little luck in the way shots were blocked, the Hibs defence could claim every credit for the result. It was a desperately hard finish. The Rangers had evidently their team in the melting-pot, and the experimental lot was not a success. The defence did admirably, Lock bringing off some fine saves, while Law and McKenzie effected many fine clearances. The Hibs’ extreme wingers were not given much rope by this sturdy pair. Gordon did splendidly, in the second half particularly, and Galt backed up the attack well, while Campbell kept a strong hold on Peggie, and played a sturdy defending game. Forward the team, except for the first ten minutes, was disjoined. Hogg was lively enough, and crossed a number of good balls, while McPherson did a good many clever things. Reid, dashing though he was, did not carry the line with him, and the defence could usually account for him. Gilchrist worked hard without achieving a great deal, and Bennett was most disappointing. He was not well supported, but he found Duguid and Sam Allan too much for him as a rule. The excellence of the Hibs’ defence served them well again. W Allan gave no one any anxiety, unless it was the Rangers’ attack, and Main again gave a splendid display. He tackled surely, and always got rid of the ball to advantage. Sam Allan was in his best mood, effecting his clearances with great certainty, and with Duguid playing a most effective game in front of him, the Rangers’ right had rather too much to do. Paterson played hard too, and O’Hara’s power for hard work served his side well again. Forward the team showed plenty of dash, but they do not seem able to settle down to a combined game. Dixon did well on most occasions, but Edgar was scarcely successful, Galt being too much for him. Peggie’s dash was as much in evidence, and his want of judgement more so than usual. Callaghan’s goal was really a brilliant effort, while Smith wanted a lot of watching.
