Dundee 2 - 4 Aberdeen

AFTER being two goals down at the interval, the Dons defeated Dundee 4-2 at Dens Park yesterday, and thus regained custody of the Mitchell trophy.

Compared with Saturday, when they were unconvincing against Ayr United on the same ground, the Dons were a vastly improved team. They won well, and in the second half particular they played football of a high standard.
In all fairness to Dundee, however, it must be emphasised that they played with ten men from a quarter of an hour after the start of the game, Gallacher being injured.
Yet the Dark Blues fought valiantly, and established a lead of two goals in the first half - great goals bv Juliussen.
Dundee had a strong wind at their backs in the period. With the advantage of it in the second half, the Dons early gained the mastery, and Williams registered a hat-trick befort Hume got a fourth goal, which Henderson should have prevented.
The Dons played well within themselves after half-time, and won comfortably.
The Aberdeen defence was reliable throughout. Dunlop kept a firm grip on Juliussen after the cross-over. Waddell was outstanding at right half, and Taylor was in much better form than on Saturday.
Williams' leadership won him much praise. Pattillo was a grand forager, and Hume revealed much cleverness. Wallbanks was again very successful on the right, and McCall required careful watching.
Henderson, in the Dundee goal, was exceptionally good at pulling down high balls, but was too prone to leave his charge. Cox was the better back, while Gray excelled in the mid-line. Juliussen was a dangerous leader, and in Joyner Dundee have made a capture.

There were Just over 16,000 spectators. The trophv was presented by Sir Garnet Wilson, the Lord Provost, and the players of both teams received savings certificates.

Source: Press & Journal, 9th April 1946