Hibernian 3 - 0 Aberdeen
HT Score: Hibernian 2 - 0 Aberdeen
Div 1 (Old)
Hibernian scorers: Thomson 30, Ormond 31, Ormond 8219/04/1954 | KO:
Mounting Toll of Injured Dons
Yorston - Arm Injury - Is Latest Casualty
By NORMAN MACDONALD
WHO will play at inside left in the Dons’ team in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday if Joe O’Neil is unfit?
The big inside forward wrenched an ankle in the League game against Rangers last week, and it is feared the ligaments are damaged.
O’Neil will be tried out later in the week, but Aberdeen may keep the opposition guessing by not announcing their line-up until just before the kick-off.
The fact that Harry Yorston was injured In last night’s final League game at Easter Road only adds to the club’s troubles. He fell and injured his arm five minutes after the start of the second half.
Yorston retired to the pavilion and did not reappear. When the team returns to Aberdeen this afternoon he will have an X-ray examination.
Minor Hurts
Jack Aliister, Archie Glen and Graham Leggat complained of injuries after last night's game, but it is not expected these will prove of a serious nature.
It can safety be taken, too, that Jimmy Mitchell, Alex. Young, and George Hamilton, who were absentees against the Hibs, will be fit for the final.
Aberdeen were beaten 3-0 at Easter Road, but that defeat will be the least of their worries if all the players are fit for Saturday.
Biggest Lack
The forwards failed to hit it off last night. The biggest lack in attack was a man who could hold the ball. They were inclined to part too hurriedly and play too closely.
Two goals behind at the interval, the Dons’ hopes of staging a comeback in the second half disappeared with the departure of Yorston.
The best players against Hibs were in defence.
Willie Smith again gave an impressive display at right back. The Dons’ handyman seems to have come on to his best form.
In spite of the loss of three goals, Martin gave another bright display, and Clunie at centre-half created the impression that he will be ready for the first team next season.
Ideal Build
The former Raith Rovers' defender is the ideal build for a pivot, and he showed against Hibs that he has constructive as well as destructive ideas.
The Aberdeen clubmad a wise purchase when they secured the transfer of Clunie from Raith Rovers.
The loss of the first goal in the third minute may have upset the Dons at Easter Road. Thomson, the Hibs’ leader, chased and contacted a long lob from Macfarlane. Martin dived to palm his shot against post and the ball rebounded into play. The referee awarded a goal, but I doubt the ball crossed the line.
Ormond claimed the two others. The second Hibs’ goal scored from a grand pass from Johnstone, and number three was a spectacular affair from close range from a through pass from Turnbull.
Source: Evening Express, 20th April 1954
By NORMAN MACDONALD
WHO will play at inside left in the Dons’ team in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday if Joe O’Neil is unfit?
The big inside forward wrenched an ankle in the League game against Rangers last week, and it is feared the ligaments are damaged.
O’Neil will be tried out later in the week, but Aberdeen may keep the opposition guessing by not announcing their line-up until just before the kick-off.
The fact that Harry Yorston was injured In last night’s final League game at Easter Road only adds to the club’s troubles. He fell and injured his arm five minutes after the start of the second half.
Yorston retired to the pavilion and did not reappear. When the team returns to Aberdeen this afternoon he will have an X-ray examination.
Minor Hurts
Jack Aliister, Archie Glen and Graham Leggat complained of injuries after last night's game, but it is not expected these will prove of a serious nature.
It can safety be taken, too, that Jimmy Mitchell, Alex. Young, and George Hamilton, who were absentees against the Hibs, will be fit for the final.
Aberdeen were beaten 3-0 at Easter Road, but that defeat will be the least of their worries if all the players are fit for Saturday.
Biggest Lack
The forwards failed to hit it off last night. The biggest lack in attack was a man who could hold the ball. They were inclined to part too hurriedly and play too closely.
Two goals behind at the interval, the Dons’ hopes of staging a comeback in the second half disappeared with the departure of Yorston.
The best players against Hibs were in defence.
Willie Smith again gave an impressive display at right back. The Dons’ handyman seems to have come on to his best form.
In spite of the loss of three goals, Martin gave another bright display, and Clunie at centre-half created the impression that he will be ready for the first team next season.
Ideal Build
The former Raith Rovers' defender is the ideal build for a pivot, and he showed against Hibs that he has constructive as well as destructive ideas.
The Aberdeen clubmad a wise purchase when they secured the transfer of Clunie from Raith Rovers.
The loss of the first goal in the third minute may have upset the Dons at Easter Road. Thomson, the Hibs’ leader, chased and contacted a long lob from Macfarlane. Martin dived to palm his shot against post and the ball rebounded into play. The referee awarded a goal, but I doubt the ball crossed the line.
Ormond claimed the two others. The second Hibs’ goal scored from a grand pass from Johnstone, and number three was a spectacular affair from close range from a through pass from Turnbull.
Source: Evening Express, 20th April 1954
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