Berry 5
Hamilton 20
TS Waddell 75
Match Information
Manager: No Permanent Manager
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Mr Gilchrist
Matchday: Saturday
Match Trivia
This tie was played on the ground of the Rangers at Ibrox, before 10,000 spectators. The weather was excellent, and the ground in good condition. Sharp to the hour the Rangers kicked off, and the right wing taking the ball close up, passed along the goalmouth, when an excellent opportunity was lost thus early. The Rangers were again cheered for another smart run, which however, came to nothing, the ball rolling over the line. The Queen’s tried hard to get away, but for a time had only one shot at goal. It was the result of a clever piece of play. Hodge was worsted, and Gulliland getting the ball, sent in a low shot, which Haddow dealt with safely, but the ball landing at the feet of Berry, that clever little player made no mistake, and sent the ball fairly out of the goalkeepers reach. The Rangers brightened u and were quickly round the Queen’s goal, but after Gillespie had saved a good shot the ball was sent over the crossbar out of danger. The play had been very even so far, and some clever work was exhibited occasionally by each side. However it must be said the Rangers were having the best of the play, and were fairly surprising their supporters by the form they were displaying. After a hot siege right in front of the Queen’s goal, Henderson just missed scoring by a few inches. The Rangers still kept pressing the Queen’s severely, but although they had a foul, and a corner kick could not get the ball through. Andrew McCreadie was playing a great game at centre half, and often spoiled the calculations of his opponents. Although not having all the play the Queen’s were decidedly in luck, and another frantic cheer announced they had scored their second goal, the result of bad calculation on the part of the Rangers backs. Hamilton gave the ball the finishing touch after Haddow had knocked it out twice, and the game had only gone 20 minutes. From a timely pass by Robertson, the Queen’s nearly scored a third goal, Haddow picking the ball up in time and clearing his charge. A corner to the Queen’s was fruitless, and the Rangers dashed away, only however to be stopped by the opposing backs. The bad luck with which the Rangers were early favoured continued to stick to them, as chance after chance was missed. The ball went everywhere but through the goal. The Queen’s backs were defending splendidly, and their judgment was in strong contrast to the backs of the other side. From a pass by Hamilton, Gulliland sent in lighting like shot, but the ball striking one of the Rangers, went clear out of danger. Although missing chances innumerable, it was thought the Rangers would at length score from a foul right in front of the Queen’s goal, but the player who took the kick shot erratically past the side of the post. The Queen’s being ahead two clear goals, were not playing a particularly dashing game, the burden of the play falling on the backs, who were defending in masterly style. Towards the close of the first half Sellar had a smart run up the left, and passing the ball in front of goal, another point seemed certain, but Haddow smartly picked up the ball and cleared. Right up to the close the Rangers could not find an opening, and at halftime the Queen’s were leading by 2 goals to 0. On resuming the ball travelled rapidly from end to end, but for a time neither goal was in danger. The Rangers play was not so spirited as in first half, and they were erratic in shooting. A foul against Smellie gave the Rangers an opportunity of scoring, but bad luck continued to stick to them, the ball on this occasion hitting the post and rebounding into play. The Rangers were far too anxious to score, and all their efforts, often clever and dashing, came to nothing when they required the finishing touch. The Rangers fairly beating the Queen’s running round them, but everything was against them. When they came to the front of the goal the Queen’s defence could not be broken down. The Rangers halfbacks were playing grandly, and giving their forwards every chance, but to no avail. A mistake by Dunbar allowed Gulliland and his partner a clear field, and getting close on the Rangers goal, the ball was slipped over to the left and put through the goal by Waddell after 20 minutes play. All interest was now out of the game, as under any circumstances the Rangers could not even equalise. The game will long be remembered if for nothing else then the hard lines which attended the efforts of the Rangers. Towards the close they had a corner, but it was of no avail, as the ball was sent over the bar. The result was – Queen’s Park 3 goals: Rangers 0.
