| Match Pictures | Matches: 1951 – 1952 | 1951-52 Pictures |
Trivia
- Lafferty was dropped as centre forward in favour of Jock Weir.
Review
Celtic won a penalty when Emery handled the ball in the second minute but Aberdeen equalised in the 5th minute when Baird sent a flying header in from an Emery free kick. The game was being played at a fast pace and Watson had to tip over a speculative long drive from Stein. Emery again conceded a penalty in the 25th minute with Collins stroking away his second and on the restart a shot from Baillie which looked to be going wide was deflected into the net by McKenna. The Dons tried hard to come back before the interval and pressed for a goal with Fallon performing wonders in defence. The second half continued with the Dons pressing but with Celtic looking dangerous on the break. Walsh added a fourth goal from a pass by Weir. Before the end Aberdeen were awarded a penalty which Emery scored from and then Yorston scored with a breakaway goal.
Teams
Aberdeen:
Watson; Emery, Mckenna; Lowry, Thomson, Harris; Boyd, Yorston, Hamilton, Baird, Pearson.
Scorers: Baird (4), Emery (82 pen), Yorston (89)
Celtic:
Bell; Fallon, Jack; Evans, Stein, Baillie; Collins, Walsh, J Weir, Peacock, Tully.
Scorers: Collins 2 (1 pen, 24 pen), Mckenna og (26), Walsh (65)
Referee: D McKerchar (Stanley)
Attendance: 25,000
Articles
- Match Report (see end of page below)
Pictures
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