Aberdeen 0
Dundee 0
League (Premier Division)

Match Report

Newspaper extract from The Sunday Post.

The inquest into Scottish football was given more evidence at Pittodrie for its decline.

Fear was the key as Dundee battled to take a vital relegation point in the North-East derby. And Aberdeen didn't have the expertise to break down the in-depth defensive strategy of their opponents. It all made for a frustrating day for the 7500 fans who turned up.

Dundee could in fact have stolen both points with a bit of luck.

They missed two glaring chances within as many minutes early in the first half, then retreated into their shell.

The first chance came in 17 minutes when Dons full-back Stewart Kennedy turned a clearance from a cross by Ian Ferguson against his own post.

The ball rebounded to Albert Kidd, who completely missed an open goal.

Two minutes later winger Peter Mackie was left clear after a Cammy Fraser shot had bounced off Gordon Strachan into his path.

But Mackie struck the bar with a shot when the way was clear for him to close nearer on the Aberdeen goal.

Surprisingly, Aberdeen, after two excellent performances against Celtic and Airdrie, seemed lethargic and over-confident against their lowly North-East rivals.

Aberdeen besieged the Dundee goal, but were never sharp enough with their shooting to seriously test keeper Bobby Geddes.

The draw which proved Dundee have the heart for the relegation fight ahead, may yet spark a revival.


But Aberdeen will be sick at missing the chance to close the gap on Celtic-especially after having dictated so much of the game.