Aberdeen 0 - 0 Rangers

With a little bit of luck Aberdeen "A' might have garnered a couple of Scottish Alliance points at the expense of Rangers "A" at Pittodrie Park on Saturday, instead of the one solitary point that was their share in a goalless draw. Aided by a strong wind sweeping diagonally across the field, the home team forced corner after corner, but to no purpose. Gould was kept constantly on the alert, and it was only on rare occasions that Lawrie's charge was threatened. Hansen, the famous Dane, was allowed rope by Dick, and the centre-forward never rose above mediocrity. Walls received word of reprimand from the referee for unduly rough play. In a scrimmage in front of Gould an Aberdeen forward hit the ball into the net with his hand, spoiling a favourable chance. Chalmers and Mutch had good tries for goal. Grosert was the finest defender on the field, while Bruce's forceful tactics were exceedingly effective.
Even against the wind in the second half the home team were oftener attacking than defending. When Rangers did get within shooting distance their efforts to lodge the ball in the net were lamentably poor - in fact wildly erratic, while their combination was constantly upset by anticipation of the home halves. Chalmers at times played delightful football, and received fine support from Armstrong. Hansen had one real try in this half, but Lawrie rose to the occasion and cleared. The closing minutes were probably the most exciting of the half. Gould was sore pressed, and had to fist clear twice. The ball travelled head to head in the goalmouth, and just as Forbes was about to shoot Ireland intervened and cleared. Aberdeen returned to the attack, and were pressing when the whistle went.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 21st April 1923