Scottish Cup · 4th Round
Dundee Utd1–1Aberdeen
Doug Smith (pen.) 40′
Jim Forrest 75′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Aberdeen · Starting XI
- Bobby Clark
- Henning Boel
- Jim Hermiston
- Steve Murray
- Tommy McMillan
- Martin Buchan
- Alex Willoughby
- Dave Robb
- Jim Forrest
- Joe Harper
- Arthur Graham
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Aberdeen · Substitutes
- Ian Taylor
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Not recorded
Aberdeen · Substitutions
- Ian Taylor for Alex Willoughby
Dundee Utd · Manager
Aberdeen · Manager
- Eddie Turnbull
Match report
The north-east cup clash had aroused great interest and an all-ticket crowd packed Tannadice for this meeting. The Dons in unfamiliar Royal Blue struggled to find their feet In a first half during which play was very disjointed. Only a goal from Alan Gordon which was disallowed sparked any crowd interest. But things changed just before the interval when United forged ahead from the penalty spot. Tommy Traynor's break through the heart of the Dons defence was halted by Henning Boel's rugby-style tackle and Doug Smith calmly netted the resultant spot-kick. After the interval, the home defence appeared to have…Read moreRead less
The north-east cup clash had aroused great interest and an all-ticket crowd packed Tannadice for this meeting. The Dons in unfamiliar Royal Blue struggled to find their feet In a first half during which play was very disjointed. Only a goal from Alan Gordon which was disallowed sparked any crowd interest. But things changed just before the interval when United forged ahead from the penalty spot. Tommy Traynor's break through the heart of the Dons defence was halted by Henning Boel's rugby-style tackle and Doug Smith calmly netted the resultant spot-kick.
After the interval, the home defence appeared to have weathered the visitors drive for an equaliser , but disaster struck with quarter of an hour remaining. Steve Murray found Jim Forrest with a neat through ball and the former Rangers striker did the rest with an immaculate finish. The final whistle sounded with both sides going hammer and tongs for a winner and United found no comfort in the replay which ended 2-0 in Aberdeen's favour at Pittodrie.
Picture below shows McAlpine saving at the feet of a high flying Davie Robb.
After the interval, the home defence appeared to have weathered the visitors drive for an equaliser , but disaster struck with quarter of an hour remaining. Steve Murray found Jim Forrest with a neat through ball and the former Rangers striker did the rest with an immaculate finish. The final whistle sounded with both sides going hammer and tongs for a winner and United found no comfort in the replay which ended 2-0 in Aberdeen's favour at Pittodrie.
Picture below shows McAlpine saving at the feet of a high flying Davie Robb.