The 1978 Scottish Cup Final was played on 6 May 1978 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 93rd Scottish Cup. Aberdeen and Rangers contested the match, Rangers won the match 2–1 with a flying header from Alex MacDonald and a second from Derek Johnstone in the second half.
Match details
RANGERS: GK 1 Peter McCloyDF 2 Sandy Jardine DF 5 Colin JacksonDF 3 John Greig (c) DF 4 Tom ForsythMF 7 Tommy McLean MF 8 Bobby RussellMF 6 Alex MacDonaldMF 11 Davie Cooper FW9 Derek JohnstoneFW 10 Gordon SmithSubstitutes:MF 12 Kenny Watson Manager: Jock WallaceABERDEEN: GK 1 Bobby ClarkDF 2 Stuart KennedyDF 6 Willie Miller (c) DF 5 Willie GarnerDF 3 Steve RitchieMF 8 Ian Fleming MF 7 Dom SullivanMF 4 John McMasterMF 11 Duncan DavidsonFW 10 Drew JarvieFW 9 Joe HarperSubstitutes:MF 12 Ian Scanlon Manager: Billy McNeill
References
See also Aberdeen F.C.–Rangers F.C. rivalry