McMahon 57
Hodge 80
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Tom Robertson (Queen's Park)
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
There was a large crowd on Hampden Park to witness the final tie for the Scottish cup between the Rangers and the Celtic. The honour of appearing in the last stage is the envy of all the clubs in the land, and it is safe to say that the teams who appeared on Saturday afternoon fully deserved the honour from the consistency which they have shown, and probably represent all that is best in the playing strength in the country. The teams had been in strict training during the week, the Rangers at the coast and the Celtic at home, and they were all reported to be in the best condition, so that a hard game was anticipated. The conditions were all in its favour, the ground being excellent, and there being scarcely any wind The doors were opened tow hours before the kick-off, and at that hour a good many spectators put in an appearance. The crowds gradually increased as time wore on, and about 3.15 Cathcart Road presented an unusually animated scene, every description of vehicle being called into requisition to convey the crowds to the familiar enclosure. At 3.30 half an hour before the start the ground was filled, the attendance then being about 25,000, which was satisfactory considering that the usual admission money was doubled. The arrangements press and otherwise, were carried out by Mr C R Miller, the hon. Secretary of the Queen’s Park, whose business capacity proved of immense value, as everything passed off in a highly successful manner. The gate money came to £1134 8s 6d and stands £100; total £1234 8s 6d. The gate money is divided between the Celtic and the Rangers after payment of expenses.
The Celtic were first out, followed shortly afterwards by the Rangers, both having a good reception. The Rangers kicked off, Hamilton setting the ball in motion. Right off the Celts got a corner off Crawford, but Hodge laced the ball over the bar. The Celts were very eager at the start, and displaying good judgment and sharp tactics they confined the Rangers to their own quarters for a time. Gibson placed beautifully to Campbell and relieved the pressure, and it looked as if the Rangers had obtained material advantage, when Storrier dashed in and cleared the Celtic lines. McArthur afterwards made a bad save, fisting the ball high in the air in close proximity to his goal, and from a corner, which followed, he was hard pressed, but came out of the ordeal all right. The game was being contested in the stiffest possible manner, and so far neither side had gained much advantage if any. The Celtic defence proved reliable when called upon, Storrier and Welford dashing in and clearing when danger was obvious. Smith was also in aggressive form for the Rangers, his tackling and kicking being of the finest description, and he was repeatedly cheered. The tension was great, but the layers looked well and fit for the stiffest ordeal. Battles placed well into goal, and it looked as if the Rangers charge would be captured, but McMahon close in headed past. Shortly afterwards however the inside left-winger had a terrific shot the ball just hitting the net on the outside. It was an anxious moment for the Rangers supporters. N Smith was penalised for a forcibly charging Bell on the run, but although a corner followed no advantage was gained, another corner – the Celts were doing all the pressure – but nothing was gained, although McMahon after a clever bit of play against Gibson had a good try. Corners were indeed plentiful, and one to the Rangers was smartly headed away by McMahon. At halftime there was no scoring. The game was very even, but all over the Celts had probably the best of it.
There was a slight wind in the second half, and it benefited the Celtic somewhat. The second half opened rather sensationally, each goal having the narrowest escape. The game continued to be as keenly contested as in the first half, and it was evident that the stamina of the men had not been impaired by their exertions in the first period. Bell was injured and badly crippled. Ten minutes of the game had gone, and the Rangers from some sharp shooting sent the ball through the Celtic goal, but offside was promptly given. Immediately after this the Celtic had a corner, which resulted in their scoring the first goal of the match, McMahon smartly heading the ball past Dickie, who had no chance. The game grew fast and exciting, and the Celtic - even although practically playing with ten men, Bell being still a cripple – seemed to have the upper hand of their opponents, and nearly had the ball through again. Hodge with a grand shot scored the second goal for the Celts, the Rangers defence being drawn up evidently thinking that there was a previous infringement for offside, but the referee at once allowed the point. There was still a quarter of an hour of the game to go, but the Celts were playing well, and there seemed little chance of the Rangers improving their position materially. As a matter of fact there was never any doubt about the result, the Celtic fairly holding their advantage right to the close. The game was a hard one and as in all final cup-ties, we did not expect to see any pretty combination. The better team won undoubtedly, and they won through their solid defence, which never once faltered. The result was – Celtic 2 goals: Rangers 0 goal.
