Aberdeen 1 - 1 Dundee

Aberdeen "A" dropped a point to Dundee "A" at Pittodrie on Saturday, but still retain their position at the top of the Alliance table. If they wish to hold that position they will have to improve on Saturday's display. But for a smartly-taken goal by McFarlane in the closing minute of the game, the visitors would have won and few would have grudged them the victory. The Aberdeen reserves, it has to be admitted, had to make changes on account of injuries, and these did not make for improvement. D. Bruce made a capable substitute for McHale at centre-half, although his constructive work was none too good, but Ritchie was not at home in the outside right berth, and Fowler (Hawthorn), who appeared at outside left, was poor. The spectators numbered about 8000. Aberdeen accounted for the bulk of the pressure in the first half, but against a strong defence the attack was none too impressive. McFarlane and Falloon had efforts cleared by Robertson before the former missed a grand opportunity to give his side the lead by completely missing a cross from Fowler in the goalmouth. Later the centre got through to shoot straight at the advancing goalkeeper. The Dundee forwards, when they got going, combined well, and Blackwell saved from Farrel, Gibson, and Cairns. The play of the visitors improved in the second half. The Dons were the first to attack, but the Dundee defence played at the top their form and Robertson was a safe custodian. He dealt with shots by Cosgrove, McFarlane, and Falloon in confident fashion. Mid-way through the second half Dundee came away strongly, and a header by Pirie struck the post, with Black well beaten. Keeping up the pressure, the visitors forced two corners. Dundee were the more dangerous in front of goal, and it was no surprise when Meagher gained possession 25 yards out, to give Blackwell no chance. Aberdeen strove hard for the equaliser, but their efforts were disjointed. In the closing minute a slip by the Dundee defence - the only one in a fine display - proved costly. McFarlane burst through to best Robertson with a low shot. Dundee had the better defence, Nicoll being the outstanding back on the field. McGarry was the best half-back, and the pick of the forwards were Pirie, Meagher, and Farrel. Aberdeen's best were Livingstone, McFarlane, Cosgrove, and Falloon.

Source: Press & Journal, 17th October 1927