Aberdeen 1 - 0 Dundee

Fortune smiled on Aberdeen "A" at Pittodrie on Saturday to the extent of giving them the points in their Scottish Alliance match with Dundee "A." A penalty goal, registered by Love in the second half, represented all the scoring in game which Dundee were trifle unlucky to lose. A draw would have been quite a good result, as while Aberdeen held the advantage for the major portion of the second half, their defence had a gruelling time of it in the early stages.
The weak spot in the home team lay in the middle division, which included a newcomer in Forbes, a Coupar-Angus junior. His play was patchy, while that of Duncan at right half was weak throughout. McHale redeemed a bad start by a good display in the second period. Ritchie was a sound and resourceful defender, his partner, Muir, excelled in tackling, but was weak in clearing his lines. McSevich got through a fairly warm afternoon's work with credit.
Forward the honours went to McLeod, who a played a brainy and forceful game, despite the robust attentions of the opposing defenders. Forbes was ever on the alert for a chance, and shot strongly on occasion, but was glaringly at fault when he missed from point-blank range. Edward and Love gave a clever, if sometimes erratic, display, but Donald, the Stonehaven junior was not a success on the right. He crossed judiciously at times, but his ball control was weak.
Cameron, the Dundee centre-half, was the best defender on the field, and it was in the middle line that the visitors' strength lay. Robertson is a good back, with a powerful kick and fearless tackling proclivities. Campbell led the line well, but the fault of the Dundee forwards lay in their poor finishing.
There was a neatness and method in the Dundee attack in the first half which was lacking in that of Aberdeen. The ball went nicely from man to man, and only fine defensive work by Muir, Ritchie, and McSevich kept the scoresheet blank. A change came over affairs in the second half, however, when the Aberdeen team took a new lease of life, especially in the front division. Edwards and Love had two good tries cleverly saved by Marsh, but the keeper had no chance with the latter's penalty kick, which was awarded for Robertson handling.

Source: Press & Journal, 19th October 1925