Aberdeen 2 - 1 St Johnstone

HALF-BACK LINE OUTSTANDING

Although they fielded three trialists, Aberdeen "A" were too strong for the St Johnstone reserves in an Alliance League match at Pittodrie. The Young Dons, however, should have won by a bigger margin than the odd goal in three. They had much the better of the exchanges, but their attack lacked finishing power.

A feature of the game was the splendid play of the Aberdeen half-backs, Mackie, Erskine and Donald, each of whom was sound both in defence and attack. They forced on the game in fine style.
Murray, Stonehaven, was a sound 'keeper, while Temple and Bowie, Buckie Thistle, were stout defenders.
The attack was rather disjointed, Brady being the most lively, especially near goal. Campbell, on the right, had some clever touches until he received leg injury, after which he crippled badly on the wing. Webster, Banks o' Dee, was well held by Thain, while R. Smith showed smart flashes on the left. G. Scott, inside-right, was a trifle slow.
In the Saints' side were three former Aberdeen juveniles, Thain, Craig and Sinclair. The Muirton Park side were best served in defence, Thain, Clark and Craig being outstanding.
The Young Dons forced the pace from the start, and it was no surprise when Webster gave them the lead after half-an hour, netting from a splendid Campbell cross.
The second-half had an exciting opening. Brady putting the Young Dons further ahead in half-a-minute. He took the goal splendidly, sending the ball crashing into the net after beating Craig.
Fourteen minutes later Smellie reduced the leeway following a corner.

Source: Press & Journal, 14th October 1937