Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,711 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cowdenbeath appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Dundee United kick off!
6.59
Salvatore Tomic flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.45
Stephen Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.22
Gary Thomson threads the ball through to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Booth who gathers it comfortably.
16.04
Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.00
Paul Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.46
Paul Glass advances with the ball. Paul Glass tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.57
Paul Glass knocks the ball forward to Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.46
Adam Gardner flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.10
Matt Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Thomson. Gary Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Booth who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Cowdenbeath kick off the second half!
47.48
Stephen Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Billy Booth had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
51.56
Gary Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.31
Don Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Morton.
59.02
Rosario Toldo kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Glass. Paul Glass sees a break and surges forward. Paul Glass shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
61.56
Garry Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvatore Tomic. Salvatore Tomic makes a probing pass to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Booth who gathers it comfortably.
63.20
Don Johnstone brings the ball forward. Don Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.54
Alfredo Calvo advances with the ball. Alfredo Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.01
Garry Johnstone boots it upfield. Craig Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Inglis. Andy Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.20
Paul Glass knocks the ball forward to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.26
Adam Gardner comes in with a late challenge on Gary Thomson. The referee calls over Adam Gardner and warns him to calm down! Gary Thomson runs off the knock.
83.17
Gary Thomson passes the ball forward to Hauke Hermann. Hauke Hermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.21
Paul Glass makes a simple pass to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sigurjón Björgvinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Hauke Hermann of Dundee United
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers