R Findlay 40
Hunter >45
Red Cards
Thomson sent off
Match Information
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: J.B. Stark (Airdrie)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
Despite the sudden break of the weather the Rangers attracted a big crowd to Clunie Park. If the spectators did not see a very scientific game they witnessed a fast and exciting one. For half an hour Rangers were easily the better lot, and but for a great defence and a bit of luck the local men would have been easily behind. During this period Hogg was a star performer, but his work was largely thrown away by his comrades’ ineptitude to clinch his passes. The Port rushed matters to some tune and succeeded in putting the Rangers off their game. Tempers were lost and Referee Stark had a busy time administering free kicks and warnings. Both sides were to blame, and players of each team had to receive trainers’ attentions. The Port gradually took a hold of the game, and were the more aggressive lot towards the interval. They, however, got a setback when Thomson was ordered off and yet they seemed to do even better after that. In a rush on Lock, Spiers was brought down, and Findlay converting the penalty the local men led at the interval by a goal. The second half was largely a case of Rangers attacking and Port as stubbornly defending. A forward short the local team could not get to ‘grips’ with the opposing defence, and it was no surprise when Montgomery was beaten. The goal was a trifle lucky, as Hunter centred from the goal line and Montgomery seemed to touch the ball and divert it just inside the post. The Rangers were full value for the point and for more than one, but Montgomery played a great game and saved repeatedly. In the closing minutes the Port came again, and Speirs and Findlay almost took the lead. Nothing further was scored, and a keen game finished level. The Rangers should have won, but the Port deserve every praise for dividing the honours after for an hour without Thomson. On the Rangers’ side the defence was class, and if anyone can be singled out it is Gordon. In the front rank Gilchrist and Hunter were a trifle out of it. Hogg was the bets forward on the field. The Port have a fine defence and if a bit lucky at times they made no bones about clearing. In a capable middle line Lynch was outstanding. The forwards did not attempt much close work, and as rushers they took some stopping. On Saturday’s form the Port will take a lot of beating on Clunie Park
