J Campbell
RC Hamilton
B Neill 60
RC Hamilton 83
Match Information
Attendance: 16000
Referee:
Matchday: Monday
Match Trivia
Glasgow Inter' Exhibition Cup - These teams met last evening in the final tie of the Exhibition Trophy on the Athletic Enclosure and the game attracted the largest crowd that has yet been in the enclosure, numbering something like 16,000 spectators. The ground was in fine order, and in the first half the Celtic had the advantage of a nice breeze. The first few minutes of the play gave evidence of a fast game and McFarlane was not long in being tested, a fine shot from Hamilton being caught by the Celtic goalkeeper in brilliant style. The first point came in rather surprising fashion to Celtic about eight minutes after the start. The Rangers forwards had just been giving McFarlane a lot of trouble when the Celtic front rank broke away, and Campbell getting the ball at about midfield made straight for Dickie, and with a lovely shot sent it high into the net, Dickie failing to catch it. This point made the game faster than ever, and five minutes later Hamilton had the honour of equalising with a shot that was equally as good as that of Campbells, McFarlane having no chance of saving. The game was followed by the large crowd with the greatest interest, and every smart bit of play on either side was loudly cheered. The Rangers showed better combination, and it was only the brilliant work of McFarlane in the Celtic goal that kept-down the Rangers score. A foul against Drummond near goal looked dangerous, but Neil was the means of getting it away, and then Hamilton, Smith and Wilkie lost a capital chance of scoring for between them they had nobody to beat but McFarlane, but he proved the stumbling block, and he cleared in a manner which again brought forth the applause of the crowd. The game was one of the best that has ever taken place in Glasgow, both teams striving hard for the leading point, and the supporters of the two combinations urged on their men in no half-hearted fashion. The feature of the game so far were the fine defence of the Celtic particularly McFarlane and the forward play of the Rangers, which was only spoiled by a weakness at goal. Play continued fast till half-time sounded which arrived with the score equal one each. Compared to the first half, the opening stages of the second half were equal one side having as much of the play as the other. Erratic kicking spoiled many of the Rangers chances, but it must also be said that they got McFarlane in wonderful form. The soundness of the Rangers combination told its tale in the end, and Smith kicking well the field the Rangers got round McFarlane, and the ball travelled firstly from one foot to another till Neil caught it and drove it into the net. This proved all that wanted to reintroduce the energy and excitement of the first half, and for a period the ball travelled from one end of the field to the other with great rapidity. A foul against Celtic near McFarlane gave the Rangers a chance to increase their score, but Battles got the ball and sent it well out with the result that Celtic got off, but the only reward was a foul which proved of no use. Then followed the best run of the game Hamilton bringing the ball right down the field, and McFarlane in running out to meet him was beaten, and Speedie had nothing to do but put the ball in the net. This however in the excitement he missed and Smith to make matters worse overran the ball, and let Davidson up to clear. It was an extra-ordinary bit of play, and it was as well for the Light Blues that they had a lead of a goal. On play however they deserved their lead, their forwards having throughout shown better speed and more effective combination. About ten minutes from time Celtic got close to Dickie, but too much dallying with the ball lost then a chance, and the result was that Drummond relieved by kicking well out to Hamilton, who single handed ran the ball right up and gave McFarlane no chance of getting at it. This third point was loudly cheered, and the prospects of the Celtic even scoring a second point was reduced to a minimum. Darkness was setting in rapidly towards the close, but he play continued in favour of the Rangers. Two minutes from time McDougall was injured and had to be carried off the field. There was no further scoring and the Rangers won by three goals to one. It was one of the best games that has ever taken place between the teams, and the Rangers victory was deserved on play, chief credit being due to their front rank, which was ably assisted by Stark. On the Celtic side McFarlane was outstanding player, but the forwards were erratic a want of combination charactering their play.
