Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Callum Henderson | C. Henderson |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Sigurjón Björgvinsson | S. Björgvinsson | |||||||||
| Andy Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Garry Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
| Ighli Di Matteo | I. Di Matteo |  | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Matt Hansen | M. Hansen | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Stephen Elliott | S. Elliott | |||||||||
| Callum Telfer | C. Telfer | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Garry Johnstone | G. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Richard Niven | R. Niven | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Gary Thomson | G. Thomson | |||||||||
| Alex Johnstone | A. Johnstone | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 |  | Salvatore Tomic | S. Tomic | |||||||||
| John Mckinlay | J. Mckinlay | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Don Johnstone | D. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 |  | Hauke Hermann | H. Hermann | |||||||||
| Kevin Hansen | K. Hansen | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | John Law | J. Law | |||||||||
| Craig Morrison | C. Morrison | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Andy Inglis | A. Inglis | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Montrose and Dundee United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Montrose and Dundee United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Dundee United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.19
0-0Richard Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.58
Richard Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.16
0-0Dundee United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Montrose's defence.
26.00
Richard Niven passes the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.31
0-0Stephen Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson makes a simple pass to Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Law. John Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Callum Henderson manages to keep it out.
34.41
Gary Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis goes all the way! Andy Inglis takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.54
Montrose are easily keeping Dundee United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.02
0-0Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Johnstone.
40.01
0-0Richard Niven comes in with a late challenge on Don Johnstone. Richard Niven is shown the yellow card! Don Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.12
0-0Gary Thomson clumsily knocks into John Mckinlay. Gary Thomson is given a warning by the referee! John Mckinlay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Don Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, John Law. John Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Montrose kicking off!
49.42
Stephen Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Tomic. Salvatore Tomic knocks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann makes a simple pass to John Law. John Law rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.34
Garry Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Telfer.
61.24
Don Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis shoots from long range but it flies wide!
63.15
Alex Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Johnstone.
66.38
Salvatore Tomic makes a simple pass to Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.17
Gary Thomson knocks the ball forward to John Law. John Law lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann powers a header at goal but Callum Henderson is on top of it.
69.15
Andy Hopkin passes the ball forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven brings the ball forward. Richard Niven whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
71.21
Hauke Hermann catches Ighli Di Matteo on the ankles. The referee calls over Hauke Hermann and warns him to calm down! Ighli Di Matteo runs off the knock.
72.53
Garry Johnstone hacks Callum McNeill from behind! Garry Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Callum McNeill runs off the knock.
75.09
Ighli Di Matteo makes a simple pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hansen. Kevin Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.17
Callum Telfer comes in with a late challenge on John Law. Callum Telfer is given a warning by the referee! John Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.12
Garry Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Tomic. Salvatore Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Law. John Law goes all the way! John Law tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Callum Henderson!
84.13
Salvatore Tomic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
87.08
John Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
0-0Craig Morrison barges into Garry Burley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%