These teams me in what should have been a tie in the semi-final round of the Aberdeenshire cup competition; but, owing to the unsuitable conditions of the ground, due to the wet weather, it was decided to hold the fixture as a friendly match. The sides were as follows: Aberdeen: Ritchie; Davidson, McConnochie; Mackie, Henderson, Thomson; Livingstone, McKay, Fullarton, Gray, Shiach. Orion: Watson; Livingston, Ross; Currie, Low, Wilson; McPherson, Grant, Barron, Hogg, Webster. Referee: Mr Quarns, Glasgow. At the outset the Orion played with considerable dash, and within fifteen minutes scored four times through McPherson (twice), Grant, and Hogg. Then McKay got one for the Aberdeen, and Fullarton another. At half-time the score stood 4-2 in favour of the Orion, In the second period the Aberdeen played a spirited, resourceful game, and within a short time Gray took two goals, thus equalising the scores. Intense excitement now prevailed among the spectators, and this increased when Webster gave Orion the lead once more. Presently, however, Shiach again equalised, and, just before time was called, the Aberdeen secured the winning goal, the game ending in their favour by six to five.
Source: Aberdeen Journal, 23rd January 1899