Sutherland set the ball in motion, and after a few preliminary runs the Vics bore down upon the Perthshire goal. The attack was a splendid piece of play, but the defenders were not to be beaten, and after a stiff scrimmage the Dunblane for¬wards made for the south goal. Ririe, by a strong kick, retaliated, and a behind then caused a lull in the game. From a throw-in the home team seemed determined to again attack, but they were speedily repulsed, and had to look to their own defence. In course of time the right wing of the United took charge of the ball, and Benzie and Turner wrought hard to crown the run with a goal, but although unsuccessful on this occasion, they lost no time in returning to the charge. Just, however, as it seemed inevitable that the ball would be sent between the posts, one of the United fouled the leather, but at the moment when the whistle sounded Annand sent the ball spinning past Macnab, the strangers' custodian. The goal, of course, was not allowed. A good run by the Dunblane forwards was followed by a fine piece of passing on the part of the Vics, and they were so far successful as to secure a corner. Unfortunately for the home team, however, Annand in taking the kick misjudged the distance, with the result that the ball went behind. Do as they might the Dunblane seemed to be unable to make any real headway, and time and again they had to play tail they knew to maintain their charge intact.
Sutherland all but scored at one time, but to Turner was reserved the honour of notching the first point in the game. Ritchie got on the leather, and cleverly passed to Annand, who in turn sent on the sphere to the right wing player. In a twinkling Turner found an opening and registered the goal. In about two minutes the United were again harassing the Dunblane players, and Annand put on point number two. Sutherland shortly afterwards scored a third goal from an exciting scrimmage. The strangers' right wing couple, Paton and Bayne, subsequently wrought the ball down the field in fine style, but Anderson and Ririe were waiting for them, and smartly transferred the scene of hostilities to mid-field, the forwards following up the leather, and giving the Dunblane no end of trouble. As a result, Benzie, from a pass by Ferries, added a fourth goal. From a piece of tackling in neutral territory, the visitors sent a strong kick in the direction of the home citadel, but they failed to follow up the leather, and the goalkeeper had no difficulty in clearing his lines. At half-time the scores were: Victoria United 4, Dunblane 0.

Source: Aberdeen Journal, 6th February 1893

From the Wellington Grounds.

Source: Bon-Accord, 11th February 1893