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Celtic Games 1889 - Dumbarton

The Scotsman - Monday, 14th January 1889, page 11

Dumbarton v Celtic – Probably the largest crowd that ever assembled at Dumbarton was present at Boghead on Saturday to witness the semi-final tie of the Scottish Cup between the above clubs. Dumbarton kicked off, and looked for a little as if they would score; but in about five minutes the Celts carried the ball to the Dumbarton goal, and scored. From this time onwards it was seen that Dumbarton’s chances were small. The beautiful passing of the Celts was a matter of general admiration, whilst their swiftness and general agility were superior to Dumbarton. The back division of the home team, however, was very strong, and Bell at goal did his part well. At half-time the Celts had scored twice. In the second half the strangers again had the best of the play, and before long had added two more goals to their score. All hopes of Dumbarton even making a draw were at an end. The Celts began to take their opponents cheaply, and once especially passed from one to another to the bewilderment of their opponents. However Dumbarton played most pluckily, and just before the close scored a goal. Result:- Celtic, four goals; Dumbarton, one.


Attendance 6,000

Celtic Team:-
Kelly John
McKeown
Maley W
McLaren
Kelly Jas
Gallacher
McCallum
Dunbar
Groves
Maley T
Menning

Scorers:-

Groves(2)
Dunbar(2)