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Teams
Celtic:-
Cullen, Reynolds, Doyle, Curran, Kelly, Maley, Blessington, Madden, Cassidy, McMahon, Divers.
Goals:- Divers, Doyle
Heart of Midlothian:-
Fairbairn, Adams, W. Hogg, Begbie, G. Hogg, Baird, Taylor, Chambers, Michael, Walker, Russell
Goals:- Walker (2), Michael
Att:- 7000
Referee:-
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Articles
A very considerable amount of interest attached to the return contest between these teams, which was decided at Parkead, Glasgow, the ground of the Celtic club. The first contest ended in a victory for the Celts by four goals to two, but there was such a larger element of luck in that success that the Hearts welcomed the opportunity which Saturday furnished them with, of paying back old scores. Despite the unsatisfactory condition of the weather some 7000 spectators, including 250 socialists from Edinburgh, witnessed the contest. As might naturally have been expected, the ground was in very bad condition. It was all the more surprising, therefore, that the play should have been so open, fast, and enjoyable. All through the visitors had the whip-hand of their opponents, who were beaten by three goals to two.
The hearts also had a goal disallowed for reasons known only to the referee. At four o'clock, by which time the weather was fair, the Celts, having won the toss, compelled their opponents to kick off against what little wind there was blowing. It was very evident from the very outset of the match that the Irishmen were not going to have matters quite so much their own way as is their wont. Their opponents were out-playing them at every point, and it was only in the fitness of things that the first goal should have gone to the credit of the East. Walker, from a long range, completely defeating Cullen. This success called forth a demonstration from the followers of Hearts, who had ensconced themselves on the stand. Matters still continued to go in favour of the visitors, who, however, found a stumbling block in the international back Doyle, who was mainly instrumental in keeping the Celtic goal intact. At last the Celts contrived to get away, and from a corner, well placed by Blessington, their first goal was headed through by Divers. This fairly put the Hearts on their metal, with the result that Walker, after some clever play by the forwards, banged the ball into the net a second time. To the obvious disgust of the Edinburgh players the goal was disallowed for off-side. Half-time was shortly afterwards called, with the score one goal each.
The Heart of Mid-Lothian entered upon the second portion of the game, with the same dash and determination which had characterised their play during the first portion of the proceedings. Success soon met their efforts, curiously enough, Walker again being the successful operator. More curiously still, the Celtic again got level, a shot from the foot of Doyle at the back apparently taking Fairbairn by surprise. Some five minutes from the finish, and as a draw seemed imminent, Michael dashed down the field single handed and with a magnificent effort gave the Hearts the lead amid much enthusiasm. The Celts were now completely out of it but they managed to keep out the enemy until "time" brought an end to their misfortunes. There could be no doubt of the superiority of the visitors, all of whom played brilliant football. Michael, Baird and Adams were perhaps best. For the losers, Doyle and Blessington did well, the former especially so.
There was a very animated scene at Queen Street Station as the team returned home. Several hundreds of enthusiasts cheered the winners to the echo as the train steamed out of the station. At Haymarket and at Waverley the victorious eleven were most heartily received.