Aberdeen 0 - 1 Celtic

THERE was a distinct end-ofthe-season atmosphere about the Reserve League match at Pittodrie on Saturday. Celtic beat Aberdeen by the only goal scored.

Defences were well on top, and two punchless forward lines, Celtic's was slightly the better, mainly due to the leadership of centre-forward Rae, who snatched the only goal of the match early in the second half.
It was a gift goal, caused by misjudgment by Watson. When McCann lobbed a high ball, the 'keeper came out too far and could only get his finger-tips to the ball, which passed over his head in front of an empty goal.
In a ragged Aberdeen forward line, Hume worked hard to keep the 'attack going, but without result. Had Waldron accepted his first half chances Aberdeen might have won.
MKenzie, at centre half, was best in the home defence, and Buchan, left half, also impressed. Making his first appearance since he was injured in the Scottish Cup semi-final, Willie Cooper had a steady game.

Source: Press & Journal, 12th May 1947,/p>