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Aberdeen 5 - 2 RAF

Friendly

13/04/1918 | KO: 15:00

A large crowd assembled at Pittodrie to see a War Benefit game between Aberdeen and the Royal Air Force eleven. Aberdeen won by five goals to two. On both sides there were well-known players.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal, up15th April 1918

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Aberdeen Teamsheet
Mitchell, Webster, Wyllie, Grosert, Gordon, Low, Wright, Harvie, Longmuir, Robertson, Gordon.
RAF Teamsheet
Air Mechanic Wright; Captain H. A. H. Leitham, Private Holden; Captain T. H. Carrigan, Private Shoesmith, Corporal Mechanic Kelleway; Air Mechanic A. M. Taborn, Private Tuckwell, 1st Class O.S. Marples, Air Mechanic Hutchinson, Air Mechanic Camp
Venue: Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen
Referee: Mr John Montgomerie