The first meeting of Rangers and Celtic in a Scottish Cup Final happened during the first season of professionalism in Scottish Football. 15,000 watched the match at Second Hampden. The game was played at a fast pace on a heavy surface which sapped the strength of the players. It was 0-0 at half time, but Rangers scored three in a 15 minute spell and Willie Maley scored a consolation goal for Celtic. Illness to key players was blamed by Celtic while Rangers put the result down to superior fitness.