Hibernian 3 - 0 Aberdeen

EXAGGERATED as the 3-0 score in favour of Hibs "A" in their Reserve League match against Aberdeen "A" at Easter Road yesterday was, the explanation is easily found.

Faulty defensive marking left the road wide open for sharp-shooting Reilly, who had a brilliant hat-trick. Reilly's individual brilliance was the more outstanding because the level of the game was low.
Watson can be absolved from blame for Aberdeen's defeat. In the many clearances he was called to make he showed alertness and anticipation, and on the credit side he had great save from a full-blooded penalty-kick from Cairns.
Prior to the goal-scoring, Massie was seen in a good light and cleared many dangerous situations.
Millar spliti Hibs' defence wide open, only to find Callander and Coleman unprepared for the chances made.

Source: Press & Journal, 14th August 1947