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St. Johnstone 2 - 4 Aberdeen

HT Score: St. Johnstone 2 - 2 Aberdeen

Scottish Reserve League
St. Johnstone scorers: Jenkins 13, Hotson 24
Aberdeen scorers: Miller 7, Miller 21, Purdie 64, Mitchell 78.

16/09/1972 | KO: 15:00

Miller Is On Form For Wee Dons

THE YOUNG Dons gave one of their best displays at Muirton Park - not usually a happy hunting ground for them - to beat St. Johnstone A 4-2 on Saturday. After retiring at the interval on level terms at 2-2, all four goals being scored in the first 25 minutes, the Pittodrie boys were worthy winners in the end.
Our outstanding player was Bertie Miller who scored twice and set up the other two. Bertie seems to have regained his confidence and at Perth he looked twice the player he had been earlier in the season. I swapped the players around at half-time and there was a big improvement in the second half. Tommy Wilson, who had not been so hot in midfield, was much hapĀ¬pier with himself as sweeper and John Craig, who had been good at left back, was even better in midfield. I wasn't looking for heroics from Barrie Mitchell in his return to action after a long lay-off. Barrie had a quiet game, but he scored a goal and finished the match - and nobody could ask for much more than that at this stage.
Ian Purdie, seemed to benefit from a move back to the left wing, getting his name on the scoresheet and claiming part of the credit for another. Bobby Street worked hard but took a knock early in the proceedings and seemed to be affected by it. Andy Geoghegan, usually such a reliable last line of defence, had a rare off day at Perth. He did not inspire confidence and could be faulted for the loss of both goals.
Incidentally, former Elgin City youngster Ian MacDonald took the eye in the St. Johnstone reserve rearguard. He seems to be improving with every game.

Source: Match Programme, 20th September 1972

St. Johnstone Teamsheet
Robertson; McManus, Ritchie, McDonald, Cochrane, Scott, Jenkins, Mercer, Smith, Fraser, Hotson
Venue: Muirton Park, Perth
Referee: G. Mills, Haddington
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