Dundee 2 - 1 Aberdeen

LACK of driving force in attack was the main reason for the young Dons failing to reach the final of the Second XI Cup.
Their approach work was every bit as good as their opponents', but around the penalty area their plans went astray.
The Dark Blues had one forward with a purpose, little left winger, Andrews, from Aberdeenshire. His two goals - one in each half - which caught the Dons' defence and 'keeper Johnstone on the hop, were the highlights of a hard rather than scientific game.
If Aberdeen weri unlucky not to win, they certainly got a surprise gift equalise in the second session.
Millar tried a speculative shot. The ball was stopped by Court, and, in attempting to clear, deflected ball into an empty net.
Spurred by this, the young Dons gave promise of turning the game in their favour, but once Dundee regained their poise and Andrews scored, the writing was the wall.
The visitors had first-class pivot in Thomson.
The defence was the backbone of the side, and in front Yorston and Martin worked like Trojans.

Source: Press & Journal, 28th March 1949

The Aberdeen Reserves did something last week that is usually considered impossible - they were in two places at the same time!! At Dundee they opposed the Dens Park A Team in the Second Eleven Cup, and after a hard if not thrilling tie they had to retire defeated by the odd goal in three. They gave as good as they got in this game and would not have got more than their due if they had forced a draw. The chances to score were there, but unfortunately the forwards had an off day. Twelve minutes from the end Andrews got a somewhat lucky goal for Dundee.
At Pittodrie another A team was doing battle with Queen of the South A. Considering all the circumstances it was a wonderfully good game. To complete their eleven the Dons had to call on the services of two juniors, and both the lads who turned out gave a very good account of themselves. Watson made the long journey from England and gave a grand performance in goal. Findlay and Merchant resumed after several weeks' enforced absence. (Findlay had had appendicitis, Merchant a broken nose.) Both showed they have fully recovered. Queen of the South Reserves put up a fair show up to the interval, but in the second half they were overwhelmed by the home team.
With Cappielow Park out of use meantime, the Reserves are left without a fixture this week.

Source: Match Programme, 2nd April 1949