Match Report


DundeeDundee     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stefan KistnerS. Kistner60
G
1captain
G
69Des PlowrightD. Plowright
Toifilou DucheminT. Duchemin68
D
2
D
67Fernando JesusF. Jesus
Richard GoughR. Gough55
D
3
D
66Stephen CooperS. Cooper
Stuart McNeillS. McNeill55
D
4
D
55Andy MasonA. Mason
David CaldwellD. Caldwell67
M
5
D
48David McGroryD. McGrory
Marcos MarcelinoM. Marcelino64
M
6
D
42Kevin MasonK. Mason
Mickael VanvyncktM. Vanvynckt58
M
7
M
66Alec MccallA. Mccall
Lionel EckerL. Ecker58
M
8
M
62Malte HoenessM. Hoeness
Gavin BradyG. Brady68
A
9
A
66Rudy KastendeuchR. Kastendeuch
Fabrizio CainiF. Caini65
A
captain10
A
65Alex MasonA. Mason
Hugo RodriquezH. Rodriquez64
A
11
A
63Neil ThomsonN. Thomson
 
Garry McNeillG. McNeill63
A
12
M
62Luca BorgobelloL. Borgobello
Scott StrachanS. Strachan61
A
13
A
60Shaun VassellS. Vassell
Gavin ElliottG. Elliott54
G
14
M
59David SousaD. Sousa

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 8,503 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Souness.


0.00
Arbroath start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
Mickael Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brady collects the pass. Gavin Brady shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.32
Lionel Ecker chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.24
Fernando Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Kastendeuch. With a superhuman jump, Rudy Kastendeuch connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
8.44
Mickael Vanvynckt knocks the ball forward to Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.25
Marcos Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
15.04
Kevin Mason clumsily knocks into David Caldwell. The referee brings Kevin Mason to one side and gives him a warning! David Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.44
Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Alex Mason. Alex Mason plays a one-two with Rudy Kastendeuch and rushes in on goal... Alex Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Stefan Kistner manages to keep it out.
24.29
Alec Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mason. With a superhuman jump, Alex Mason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
27.54
Mickael Vanvynckt barges into Malte Hoeness. The referee brings Mickael Vanvynckt to one side and gives him a warning! Malte Hoeness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.08
Mickael Vanvynckt knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
30.14
Stephen Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Hoeness. With a delightful solo run, Malte Hoeness stretches the opposition's defence. Malte Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
32.41
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.14
Marcos Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Rodriquez controls it well on his chest. Hugo Rodriquez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.35
Alec Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from Malte Hoeness. Alec Mccall hits a low pass to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee kick off!
47.36
Malte Hoeness clumsily knocks into Mickael Vanvynckt. Malte Hoeness is shown the yellow card! Mickael Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
49.24
Malte Hoeness passes the ball forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
51.43
With vision, Malte Hoeness plays the ball forward to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.44
Lionel Ecker threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.28
Alec Mccall barges into Marcos Marcelino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Marcelino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.49
Arbroath have made a substitution with Luca Borgobello replacing Fernando Jesus .
61.55
David McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malte Hoeness. Malte Hoeness flicks a high pass forward to Alex Mason who brings the ball under control. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.14
Malte Hoeness catches Marcos Marcelino on the ankles. The referee brings Malte Hoeness to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Marcelino is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
65.28
Malte Hoeness makes a probing pass to Alex Mason. Alex Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.45
Mickael Vanvynckt threads a neat ball through to Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Des Plowright who gathers it comfortably.
71.03
Malte Hoeness barges into Mickael Vanvynckt. The referee brings Malte Hoeness to one side and gives him another warning! Mickael Vanvynckt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.02
Alec Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart McNeill.
77.52
Arbroath have made 2 substitutions with David Sousa replacing Malte Hoeness and Shaun Vassell replacing Andy Mason .
79.36
Richard Gough knocks the ball forward to Mickael Vanvynckt. Mickael Vanvynckt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Brady. Gavin Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.07
David McGrory darts forward. David McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. David McGrory cuts inside the box! David McGrory strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.49
Stephen Cooper darts forward. Stephen Cooper hits a low pass to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Mickael Vanvynckt flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrizio Caini but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Arbroath
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
22.2%
50%
27.8%

Scorers
Gavin Brady 55
Rudy Kastendeuch 51
Neil Thomson 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rudy Kastendeuch of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.Stefan Kistner (GK)
7
2.Toifilou Duchemin (DEF)
6
3.Richard Gough (DEF)
6
4.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
6
5.David Caldwell (MID)
6
6.Marcos Marcelino (MID)
6
7.Mickael Vanvynckt (MID)
7
8.Lionel Ecker (MID)
6
9.Gavin Brady (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fabrizio Caini (ATT)
7
11.Hugo Rodriquez (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry McNeill (ATT)
0
13.Scott Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Gavin Elliott (GK)
0

1.Des Plowright (GK)
6
2.Fernando Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Cooper (DEF)
7
4.Andy Mason (DEF)
6
5.David McGrory (DEF)
7
6.Kevin Mason (DEF)
5
7.Alec Mccall (MID)yellow card
6
8.Malte Hoeness (MID)yellow card
7
9.Rudy Kastendeuch (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alex Mason (ATT)
8
11.Neil Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Luca Borgobello (MID)
6
13.Shaun Vassell (ATT)
6
14.David Sousa (MID)
6