DISPUTED GOAL.
Play in the second half ruled greatly in favour of Aberdeen, and it was only the fine goalkeeping of McLean, coupled with resolute tackling by the visitors' defence, that prevented Aberdeen from counting more than once. Cowdenbeath protested against the award of this goal, but from the press box it was apparent the referee's decision was correct. The circumstances were that Love centred strongly, and the ball went to Smith. who sent in a fierce shot, which McLean knocked down but could not hold, and the ball dropped behind the goal-line. Cowdenbeath defenders maintained that the ball had not been over the line, but the referee, who was favourably placed to judge, refused to amend his decision. While the Aberdeen attackers, among whom has to be included the two full backs, had many excellent tries that were either saved or just missed the goal, Cowdenbeath were scarcely ever dangerous. There was one occasion, however, when Blackwell missed a swerving centre by Leonard, that the Aberdeen goal was fortunate to escape. To the end Aberdeen held the upper hand, and on their second half's display won even more easily than the score suggests.SEQUENCE OF HOME WINS.
This was Aberdeen's tenth successive victory at Pittodrie and one of their easiest obtained. Except for one occasion Blackwell was never seriously troubled, but if the backs had an easy time in the second half, they were often stretched in the first period. Jackson, who tackled well, was the better of the two. Cooper being weak in that department and appearing to be slow. Aberdeen were greatly superior at half-back when Black, McHale, and McDermid rendered splendid service, especially McHale, who dominated the Cowdenbeath trio of inside forwards. In a sprightly van Aberdeen were finely served by Yorston, Smith, and McFarlane. The last named was very nippy, and although he failed to score his distribution was admirable, and he continually harassed the opposing backs. Cowdenbeath were well served by McLean, who saved his side on numerous occasions, especially in the second half, when his charge was seldom clear of danger. Moyes was the better back, and Dixon and Glancy performed creditably at half-back, although the former tired towards the end. In a forward line that negatived otherwise clever play in the first half by wretched finishing, Rankine and Leonard were most prominent, but Falconer was by no means a failure in an unaccustomed role.Source: Press & Journal, 16th April 1928