Forfar Athletic 2 - 2 The Aberdeen
HT Score: Forfar Athletic 2 - 0 The Aberdeen
Northern League
Forfar Athletic scorers: Edwards, Boath, The Aberdeen scorers: C. Mackie, C. Mackie
31/08/1901 | KO:
A Northern League fixture was played at Station Park, Forfar, on Saturday afternoon, between Forfar Athletic and Aberdeen. The teams were:- Forfar: Mitchell; Scott, Gibb, Cuthbert, Janes, McKay; Edwards, Dixon, Boath, Cowie, Neave. Abrdeen: Bisset; J. Mackie, Thomson; Bell, Sangster, Brown; Brash, Davidson, C. Mackie, Fullerton, Massie. Referee, Mr Cathros, Lochee United.
The game had been only a few minutes started when Edwards succeeded in scoring the first goal for Forfar, and a good chance was lost by Massie fouling McKay when in a good position for shooting. After some splendid play the Athletics again found an opening, and Boath scored.
In the second half Aberdeen made determined efforts to score, and Mackie netted the ball twice.
Source: Aberdeen Journal, 2nd September 1901
Forfar Athletic Teamsheet
Mitchell; Scott, Gibb, Cuthbert, Janes, McKay; Edwards, Dixon, Boath, Cowie, Neave
Mitchell; Scott, Gibb, Cuthbert, Janes, McKay; Edwards, Dixon, Boath, Cowie, Neave
The Aberdeen Teamsheet
Bisset; J. Mackie, Thomson; Bell, Sangster, Brown; Brash, Davidson, C. Mackie, Fullerton, Massie
Bisset; J. Mackie, Thomson; Bell, Sangster, Brown; Brash, Davidson, C. Mackie, Fullerton, Massie
Venue: Station Park, Forfar
Referee: Mr. Cathro, Lochee United
Referee: Mr. Cathro, Lochee United
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH
Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen AB24 5QH