Aberdeen 8 - 1 Airdrieonians

Five Goals for Merrie.

The Alliance League fixture between Aberdeen "A" and Airdrieonians "A" Pittodrie resulted in a glut of goals, and the finish became something of a farce. Although the 8000 spectators were not provided, with many thrills, they found consolation in the fact that the Pittodrie team's 8-1 victory brought their total of goals for to 102.
Merrie, the Aberdeen centre-forward, claims the distinction of having scored five of his side's goals.
Airdrie gave a very mediocre display, especially in the latter part of the second half, when their attack was disorganised and their defence completely at sea.
Blackwell was the first 'keeper to be in action, having to save at full length from Bertram. Aberdeen retaliated with a vigorous and persistent attack during which efforts by Merrie, Wilson, Falloon, and Donald might all have counted. In an Airdrie breakaway Muir and Keenan completely missed a pass from Pollock, which had they accepted would most certainly have resulted in a goal. Not to be denied, Aberdeen kept up the pressure, and a sure counter by Wilson was intercepted by Calder, the back stopping the ball with his hands. McLaren gave Aberdeen the lead from the spot kick. The Airdrie left wing, which was always dangerous, broke away, and Blackwell was stretched to save from Keenan. Aberdeen returned to the attack, and just on the interval were awarded another penalty, and again McLaren converted.

MERRIE ON THE MARK.

The Pittodrie team resumed where they had left off, and King saved a fierce drive The Aberdeen centre-forward gave the Airdrie custodian no chance with a great drive a minute later. Another goal followed quickly, Merrie converting a Wilson cross. In a brisk Airdrie raid Keenan presented Pollock with a glorious opportunity, but the inside right shot past. McMichan was prominent with a run and shot, and Blackwell was forced to fist clear. For a short period the visitors held the advantage and reduced the leeway through McMichan. Aberdeen then took the upper hand, and Merrie completed his "hat trick," and added a sixth immediately afterwards. Following this the Airdrie goal ran numerous narrow escapes before Polland notched a seventh goal. With such a commanding lead Aberdeen eased off, but before the finish Merrie netted an eighth goal.

Source: Press & Journal, 4th March 1929