Hogg
O'Hagan 38
Match Information
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: J.B. Stark (Airdrie)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Although there was nothing to choose between the sides during the first half, Morton were without question the better lot during the closing portion, and thoroughly merited their win. After a bright opening by the visitors, a grand goal by Hogg enabled them to take the lead, and it was not until seven minutes from the interval that Morton through O’Hagan, after a fine effort by McLean, got on level terms. During the closing half, however, the Greenock side were largely in evidence, and took the lead, McLean scoring a lovely goal after a brilliant individual effort, and right on until the close quite held their own. The forward play on both sides suffered in consequence of the heavy ground conditions, and while both attacks discarded the finer points, in favour of forcing tactics. Morton adapted themselves better to the conditions than did the ‘Light Blues’. At goal both Braford and Lock got through a lot of work, and when taking into account the greasy conditions of the ball, both custodians came through the ordeal with flying colours. Of the backs Craig was in a class by himself, while he and Fulton, as a pair were ahead of Law and Campbell, who were flukey in their kicking, and none too safe at times. At half Morton also had the pull, and much of the credit of the win was due to the middle division. Stark devoted his time to looking after Reid, and in consequence was not so prominent as his wing men, while May was easily the best half afield, the ex-Ranger tackling and placing with all his old-time skill and judgment. Wright, if not quite so prominent in placing, tackled well and in addition his drives for goal were always a source of danger to Lock. Like the home halves, the Rangers trio were the strong men in the side, Gordon and Hendry in particular being grand at times. Forward Rangers were more methodical and better balanced, but failed to adapt themselves to the conditions, as did the home attack. From Hogg and Bowie most of the danger accrued, although Goodwin at times pit in some clever work. Smith was not his usual self, while Reid, due to the watchfulness and close attentions of Stark, was never much in evidence. Individually the home lot were good, and none did better than McLean, who not only scored the leading goal – the best of the match – but had a big say in the scoring of the first. Lindsay was always clever and proved too fast for Law, while O’Hagan, Bolton and Torrance always required watching.
