Ayr United 1 - 0 Aberdeen

The Pittodrie Reserves made their exit from the Second XI Cup competition on Wednesday when they were beaten by Ayr United at Somerset Park by the only goal scored.

Scottish Second XI. Cup, Ayr United A qualified to meet Rangers A in the final stage.
Ayr had the better of the opening play, and only the alertness of McSevich prevented them from obtaining the lead. Play, however, was soon transferred to the other end, but so ineffective were the forward moves that Gallacher was not called upon. McSevieh in subsequent play, dealt cleverly with a Watson drive. Mainly through sterling half-back play, Aberdeen made ground and a Falloon cross almost caught Gallacher napping. Aberdeen, despite playing against a troublesome sun, showed quite good form on the first half display. Ayr were, however, the better team, and time and again their forwards went through only to find McSevich blocking the way to success. On one occasion the crossbar came to McSevich's rescue. The game was not free from hard knocks.

McSevich Blameless.

On the resumption, Ayr, as in the first half, were the better team. The height and weight of the Aberdeen players were playing an important part, and time and again it was these factors that came to their rescue. Tolland gave Ayr the lead from a beautiful cross by Nisbet. McSevich's view was partly obscured by players, and he was not to blame. Aberdeen strove hard to gain the equaliser, but failed. In the last fifteen minutes McSevich's brilliance prevented Ayr from going further ahead. Falloon came near equalising for Aberdeen, shooting narrowly past. Cooper and Muir played well, kicking with power and confidence.

Source: Press & Journal, 5th April 1928