Aberdeen 2 - 1 Dundee

Aberdeen A opened their Alliance fixture programme in convincing fashion when they recorded a 2-1 victory over Dundee A at Pittodrie. The game was played under ideal weather conditions while the attendance numbered close to 6000.

All the scoring was done in the first half - Forbes and Robertson being the homesters' marksmen, while Mackie secured the visitors' point. The football, although not of the clever order, was always keen and interesting. The dominating figures in the match were Robertson, the Dons new centre from Clydebank, who was a conspicuous member of the Dundee League team last and season, and well known to Pittodrie crowds. Robertson's debut appeared to make an impression on the minds of the home supporters. The ex-Kirkintilloch Rob Roy star filled the role of attack leader with credit, and if he maintains the form displayed against the Dens Park reserves the management have done a good stroke of business in capturing him. Robertson is a bustling type of player, always ready to burst through a defence, keen to shoot, and shows a distinctly good conception of distribution. His goal was a well-taken effort, and during the afternoon's play he experienced ill-luck with his general marksmanship. Nicol, who had played against him previously found Robertson a more agile customer than he did at Clydebank last season when the Dons' acquisition played his first game for Clydebank. It is rather a coincidence that Robertson should find the same pivot facing him in his first appearance in the Aberdeen colours.
The display of the Don reserves showed improvement on that exhibited against Fraserburgh, the feature of their success being the fine understanding between the halves and attack. All the middlemen were on an equal level, while and Connon and Forbes were perhaps the outstanding players in the vanguard who contributed towards making Robertson's display noteworthy. Grant and Moir both showed good touches. Bruce was the better back; his returns were specially prominent. Lawrie was safe in goal.
The visitors' defence was well tested, but failed to show any signs of reliability. Nicol worked hard throughout, and was easily the most conspicuous half-back. Mackie, Ross and Bell were the pick of the attack. Mackie's goal was a splendid solo effort.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 21st August 1922