Rangers 1 - 3 Aberdeen

RANGERS "A" WELL BEATEN AT IBROX.

Aberdeen A beat Rangers A by three goals to one in their important Alliance League match at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, yesterday afternoon. Armstrong secured two of the young Dons' goals, and the other was scored by Robertson. Craig was the Rangers marksman.

Aberdeen A kicked off before 2000 spectators. The first minute brought a thrill. In an Aberdeen attack Armstrong went through, but his shot rose just over the Rangers' goal. Rangers now took the offensive, but the Aberdeen defence held out, covering their goal valiantly against constant pressure.
English and Craig both had good scoring opportunities, but failed to connect. A goal came to Rangers, however, in six minutes. Kennedy put the ball across, and Craig, taking it in his stride, scored a good goal.
The game was running on exciting lines with. Aberdeen defending desperately against a gale.
English was the master in the Rangers' attack, his head work and distribution being features. Aberdeen were seldom over midfield, but their defence was admirable.
Cumming saved brilliantly a great shot from Simpson, and Thomson and Falloon were fearless and successful.
Aberdeen survived another corner, and played full of confidence into the wind. A goal came to Rangers, however, in six minutes. Kennedy put the ball across and Craig, taking it in his stride, scored a good goal.

Second Half.

Rangers almost scored on resuming, but Nicholson's shot was just out.
Aberdeen went all out for the equaliser and It came in six minutes when Armstrong cleverly put the ball past Dawson with a magnificent low shot. The 'keeper was helpless.
Rangers now felt the weight of the wind, and Calder and Hamilton had to defend vigorously. In an Aberdeen raid Robertson shot just on the wrong side of the post.
After twenty minutes Robertson put Aberdeen ahead with a good goal. Aberdeen had played well for their lead, and almost went further ahead. McDermid testing Dawson with a 50-yard drive.

Armstrong Again.

Armstrong scored a third goal for Aberdeen just on time.

Source: Press & Journal, 4th April 1933