The Scotsman - Monday, 21st January 1889, page 4

Greenock Morton v Celtic – These teams met at Greenock. The Celtic commenced well, Dunbar scoring for them in less than five minutes, and immediately afterwards a second followed from the foot of Maley. The Morton were somewhat nettled at the rapid scoring, and settled down to work with great determination. They were ultimately successful in securing a point from a nice shot by A M’Coll, and equalised matters ten minutes later. Shortly before half-time Morris secured a third point for the Morton. On change of ends, the Morton led the way, A M’Coll securing the fourth point. From this to the finish the game became very fast, but the Celtic asserted their superiority, and scored other three goals to their opponents’ none, thus winning by five goals to four. The Celtic was not fully represented, four of their regular first eleven being absent.


Celtic Team:-


Scorers:-
Dunbar
Maley T
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