The Scotsman - Monday, 20th March 1893, page 5

This League match came off at Celtic Park. Dumbarton kicked off against the wind and in a twinkling were on Cullen, where a corner was conceded. The Celts got away, and were soon storming the opposing goal, where an excellent defence prevented disaster. From a most determined attack a corner was awarded the home team. The play continued vigorously, and Loughlin had to retire suffering from an injury. At this period the Celts were the most aggressive, but Miller and Smith, the Dumbarton backs, were playing a steady game, and scoring was prevented. The visitors had an innings, but it was short-lived, and the Celtic, returning to their opponents’ quarters, maintained a prolonged attack, but all to no advantage, Barr proving himself invincible. Ultimately from a piece of very tricky work on the part of the Celtic left wing, an opening was forced. Half-time -: Celtic , two goals; Dumbarton, nil. The play that got the Celtic their goal on the call of half-time was continued at the start of the second half, and the operation repeated in less than five minutes, Davidson taking the parting kick. The quality of the play somewhat fluctuated, and Dumbarton, through the instrumentality of Johnstone, opened their score. This success did not increase the quality of the visitors’ play for shortly after it was evident that the Celts had the game in hand. The home team added a fifth point. Result – Celtic, five goals; Dumbarton, one goal.


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