Aberdeen 2 - 0 Kilmarnock

Relying on practically their old team, Aberdeen A inflicted a 2-0 defeat on Kilmarnock reserves at Pittodrie on Saturday in Scottish Alliance fixture. The scorers were Swan and Moir, both of whom played an excellent game throughout.
Despite the fact that there was a severe frost which made the ground hard and extremely treacherous, the game was fast and interesting. Both defences were dour. They were allowed a lot free kicking, due to the nature of the ground, which was such that the ball frequently beat the forwards. On the whole, the teams were fairly equally matched, and this was reflected in the fact that half-time arrived without, either side scoring. Brown was a continual source of danger in the visitors' forward line, but although he frequently tested Lawrie, he was kept well in hand by Swan. Grant, who occupied the left-half position, played a great game, and on more than one occasion was unfortunate in not finding the net. He kept a firm grip on Gibson and Murray, and also parted judiciously with the ball.
In the second half Aberdeen assumed the upper hand, and five minutes after resuming Swan, from 30 yards out, scored a great goal. From this stage onwards, the visitors made efforts to equalise, but failed to beat Lawrie. The Dons, however, had to thank McBoyle for their win. On two separate occasions - once in the first half, and again in the second half - Lawrie ran out to meet Brown who beat him. Each time McBoyle nipped in and cleared, doing so the second time just on the goal-line. Duggins, who sent over some good crosses during the first half, hurt one of his ankles, and was not of much use in the second period. Moir gave a very good display, and distributed the ball to good advantage. It was only his due when, just on time, after a solo run through, he netted the second goal. he was well supported by Mutch, who was one of the outstanding forwards. Dick, the newcomer, apart from a great shot in the first half, was not much in the picture. Grant was the best half afield, and Swan did well. Bruce was fearless in his tackling, and McBoyle put in a good 90 minutes' work. Lawrie brought off some fine saves.
The visitors were best, served by Herron, Howat, McSweeney, Patterson, and McCulloch.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 8th January 1923