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Northern League 
20/03/1897
 
The Aberdeen 5 - 0 Montrose
Kick Off:    Milne, ?, ?, ?, ?        
Attendance: 0
Venue: Chanonry, Aberdeen
This match was played at Aberdeen on Saturday. Aberdeen started the sphere, but the ball was quickly returned. In the earlier part of the game three of the Aberdeen players were injured, and one of them (Cadger) had to leave the field on account of his injuries. Milne scored the first goal for Aberdeen. Other three goals were notched in the first half by Aberdeen, but Montrose failed to score. In the second half Aberdeen put on an additional goal. The game ended?Aberdeen. 5; Montrose. 0.

Source: Dundee Courier, 22nd March 1897

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