Aberdeen 2 - 2 Fraserburgh

The opening match for the season at Pittodrie last night attracted about 4000 spectators, when Aberdeen "A" and Fraserburgh divided the points under Aberdeenshire and District League auspices, the score being 2-2.
At the outset the "Broch" Club were most aggressive, and the Dons' defence failed to deal effectively with the onslaught. Ten minutes from the start, fine combination by M Donald and Gauld resulted in the latter beating Lawrie from close quarters. The homesters, taken by surprise, raided the Fraserburgh defence, and a fine drive from Forbes fully tested Rollo. The visitors' forwards, splendidly supported by their middle division, played better combination, and did the bulk of the pressing. Through a breakaway on the Dons left, Connon secured the equaliser, exactly twenty minutes from the commencement. McDonald was the most dangerous forward in the Fraserburgh attack. From a cross by that player, Ironside drove a lovely shot, the elevation of which was a little high. The county representatives took the lead after thirty-five minutes' play. Gauld crossed a hard ball in front of goal, and Swan, who came across to tackle met the ball, and it glided off his left foot into the net. Had the marksmanship of the Pittodrie forwards been more effective, they might have crossed over at the interval with the scores level.
On the resumption, the Dons showed improved form, Robertson just missing the mark with a likely try. At the other end, Henry gave Lawrie a fright with a deceptive shot which struck the outside of the net. The play was keen and fast, the home defence playing with more confidence than hitherto displayed. Robertson was fouled by Mowat inside the penalty area when going goalwards. The referee awarded a spot kick, which Swan converted, the scores standing 2 each after 12 minutes' play. Fraserburgh seemed content with a division of the points and in the latter stage of the game play fell away a little. A draw was a fair reflex of the play, Fraserburgh putting up a plucky fight. Walker was the most outstanding half-back on view, and to him Fraserburgh owed much. As combination the "Broch" quintette showed up better than the Dons. Watt was Aberdeen's best defender, while Cannon and Forbes were prominent in attack.

Source: Aberdeen Daily Journal 17th August 1922