Aberdeen 2 - 1 Celtic

CUP ADVANCE DECIDED IN LAST MINUTES

Up to the last quarter of an hour from time, it looked as though Celtic "A" were bound for the next round of the Second XI. Cup, with Aberdeen "A" making an undeserved exit. But fortune swung quickly and the Young Dons emerged victorious.
About 10,000 spectators saw the game at Pittodrie. and about 10,000 voices will say that the score of two goals to one for the Dons' reserve string was just right, though the winners' goals both came in the last quarter of an hour.

FAST AND EXCITING

It was a fast, and, for the most part, quite an exciting game. There were many spells of really clever play by both teams, with the home side just little superior. Some typical Celtic play was provided by the visitors, but near goal they were not so very dangerous. The home attack had more thrust, and Doherty, the Celtic custodian, was far more often in action than Steve Smith. If any man on the Celtic side ,was responsible for keeping down the score it was Miller, the centre-half. He tore many an Aberdeen attack to ribbons.
Steve Smith, back in his familiar position, brought off several fine saves. He blemished his record, however, by fisting out a ball to Mullen's feet for the inside man to score and give the Celts an unmerited lead of 1-0 at the interval.

SPOILERS BOTH,/p> Aberdeen's attacks in the second half were being constantly frustrated by Miller and Doherty, and the crowd were beginning to lose hope. Then came a free kick for Doherty handling outside the penalty area. The ball went to McKenzie, who scored.
It was only in the last minute that the winner came. Ritchie Smith beat two defenders, and, without hesitating, slammed the ball into the net. Smith, McGill, Thomson, Warnock, McKenzie and Ritchie Smith were the Dons' best, with Scott occasionally doing some useful work. Doherty kept good goal for Celts; Miller was the best of the defenders; and the inside trio of forwards were always clever.

Source: Press & Journal, 21st March 1938