THE GOALS

The Fifers scored the only goal of the first half through Newall, who netted after Johnstone, the Aberdeen keeper, dropped the ball. Darby, however, equalised with a great goal immediately after the resumption. The homesters lost their opportunity when they failed with a penalty, Johnstone tipping the ball over. Every Aberdeen player played his part. Johnstone made one serious blunder, but he had some good clearances. Graham and Dyer were reliable at back. Gavin, the pivot, was the outstanding player afield. He was ably supported by Dunlop and Taylor. The forwards were not a happy lot in the first half, but they improved greatly in the second period. Drury, prior to his injury did some fine leading out work. Young Darby showed promise, while Stan Williams was ever in the thick of the fray. Pattillo was well held by Sneddon, and it was only in the closing stages that Dryden struck form. Best for East Fife were Niven, Millar, Sneddon, Cross, Wilkie, and Haldane.

Source: Press & Journal, 27th April 1942