Dundee 3 - 1 Aberdeen

The meeting between Aberdeen Reserves and Dundee Reserves in the first round of the undecided Second XI Scottish Cup at Dens Park resulted in the defeat of the visitors by three goals to one. In the opening stages of the game Aberdeen gave a promising display, and seemed to combine more effectively than their opponents. Dundee opened the scoring through Connolly, who, following a miskick by Ness, had difficulty in beating Sutherland. As a result of this point the Pittodrie players became aggressive, and made numerous determined attacks on Thomson's citadel. But they found in Anderson a powerful defender who nullified repeated attempts on the part of Fisher and McLaughlin. From a free kick Lees equalised with a strong drive which completely deceived Thomson. Both teams being on equal terms, play became strenuous and exciting, but despite the repeated efforts of the respective forward lines to pierce the opposing defences, these withstood resolutely. Fisher and Wilson were a worrying wing, and from this direction the most danger came. Up to the interval honours were even, the Aberdonians being superior.

On the resumption Aberdeen were determined to increase the lead, and they were unfortunate in not doing so. Scrimmages in front of Dundee's goal were frequent, and likely opportunities were missed by Grant and Lees. Fifteen minutes from time Bannister took the defence by surprise, and scored from long range. The Dundee reserves became astonishingly vigorous, and visited Sutherland with disquieting frequency, but the visitors' goalkeeper effected several brilliant saves. Aberdeen seemed bent on making matters level, but Thomson and his backs prevented further scoring. In the last minute Connolly, accepting an accurate centre from Hogg, drove past the helpless Sutherland.
For the visitors, Sutherland gave a creditable exhibition, and was in no way to blame for his team's downfall. Of the backs Hutton was outstanding, his powerful kicking and judicious placing being invaluable. Ness failed to impress. Lees was prominent in the halfback line, MacLachlan not playing to form. Fisher and Wilson were hard workers, and were badly supported by the remaining forwards.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 25th October 1920