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Celtic.- Cullen, Reynolds and Doyle; Maley, Kelly, and Dunbar; Towie, Blessington, Madden, McMahon, and Campbell.
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The Scotsman – Monday, 6th February 1893, page 5
St Bernards v Celtic – For the first time in their existence the St Bernards reached the semi-final stage of the national competition, but at Parkhead, Glasgow, before 14,000 spectators, they fell an easy prey to the renowned Celtic team by five goals to nil. The Celtic Club was fully represented, while the St Bernards had to take the field without their clever forward Crossan, who, though present, was too lame to play. Good weather favoured the match, but the ground was a trifle soft. On appearing, the St Bernards were accorded a grand reception, and the spectators, among whom were 500 conveyed by special train from Edinburgh were not slow to recognise any good points in the visitors’ play. The opening stages of the game were fast and interesting, and the Celtic were some considerable time in settling down to their accustomed style, surprised apparently by the smart play of their adversaries, who, for the first quarter of an hour, kept the game well within Celtic ground. Gradually the home team became the aggressors, and after smart saving by Bailie, Foyer, Munloch, and Baird, M’Mahon, from a corner kick, headed through the first goal for the Celtic. The Celtic forwards continued to play a strong game, prominent in every attack being McMahon, Campbell, and Madden, who throughout showed football of a very high standard. McNab and Scott contrived to carry the war into the Celtic territory, and a foul five yards in front of Cullen gave the Saints a glorious opportunity. The chance gained them nothing, and the Celts were soon looking dangerous at the other end, until a foul pulled them up. Then M’Mahon came away with one of his sensational runs. Foyer brought relief and play was again even for a while, Baird meantime putting in some splendid defence. From a stray kick Laverock shot for goal, but Cullen had no difficulty in clearing, so well was he shielded by his backs. The Saints were doing fairly well, and had exceptionally hard lines, as Scott missed the goal by inches. The next minute they again got the ball over the line, thanks to the splendid defensive and attacking powers of Baird and Murdoch. Baird soon once more came to the rescue, but gradually the Celtic bore down, and Campbell shot past. Baird again cleared for them, and had Scott who was lying in a good position, been entrusted with the ball instead of Laverock, there is no saying what might have happened. Dobie was cheered for neat work. A foul against the Saints gave the Celts another grand chance, but again the ball was put over the bar. Twice Philip brought off marvellous saves, while Baird broke away in a dribbling run and passed a host of Celts. Scott was entrusted with the kick, and a right good one it was; but Cullen got the ball straight at him, and threw out. Half-time result :- Celtic, one goal; Saints, nil. The second half was all in favour of the Celtic eleven, who, by Madden, scored a second goal ten minutes after restarting. Blessington added a third, and though the St Bernards backs and halves played a plucky game, they were soon again beaten by the same player. This fourth goal was the signal for a thorough collapse of the St Bernards, whose forwards could scarcely get up a run. The Celtic shooting was bad, however, and they only managed to score once again by McMahon. They thus entered the final by five goals to none, and in the opinion of all who witnessed the match they more than likely will retain the cup for another year. Result :- Celtic, five goals; St Bernards, nil.
Celtic.- Cullen, Reynolds and Doyle; Maley, Kelly, and Dunbar; Towie, Blessington, Madden, McMahon, and Campbell.
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