Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 20,030 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Young.
0.00
0-0Dundee United kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Scott Power runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Power tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
3.52
0-1André Feliciano makes a simple pass to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.31
0-1Alun Shilton threads the ball through to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Newby. Mike Newby flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
8.29
Scott Power sees a break and surges forward. Scott Power plays a one-two with Callum Hendry and advances towards the goal... Scott Power takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Silvio Lima with no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
14.41
Chritophe Laslandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Levintsky. Jeremy Levintsky whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Alex Hendry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.05
Arno Rummenigge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jose Ortiz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Silvio Lima manages to gather it comfortably.
18.59
Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Mike Newby collects the pass. Mike Newby plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Shilton and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mike Newby looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
20.06
Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp hits a low pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.43
Julian Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.19
Stanley Smithe takes it forward alone. Stanley Smithe threads the ball through into the box. Mike Newby shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.26
Julian Hierro sees Kevin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Newby. Mike Newby rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
30.26
Jose Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Arno Rummenigge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arno Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.25
Jose Ortiz hits a low pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.04
Daniele Moore takes it forward alone. Daniele Moore knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Silvio Lima has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as the Portuguese player celebrates his hattrick!
42.49
Jose Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Silvio Lima. Excellent save.
44.22
Arno Rummenigge chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
47.49
Albert Calvo pushes up the pitch. Albert Calvo threads a neat ball through to Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Alex Hendry manages to keep it out.
49.09
Kevin Strachan knocks the ball forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby runs straight at the defence! Mike Newby shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Alun Shilton picks a pass forward to Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
54.09
Albert Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Chritophe Laslandes. Chritophe Laslandes sees a break and surges forward. Chritophe Laslandes lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Strachan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.36
Arno Rummenigge pushes up the pitch. Arno Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rodrigo Pinto provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Rodrigo Pinto scores for Dundee United!!
63.17
Callum McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Levintsky holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeremy Levintsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Newby. Mike Newby shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.36
Sergio Reis plays the ball forward to Damian Devineau. Damian Devineau makes a probing pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
71.44
Sergio Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
72.32
0-6Sergio Reis barges into Alun Shilton. Sergio Reis is shown the yellow card! Alun Shilton runs off the knock.
77.45
0-6Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Callum McNeill .Dundee United have made a substitution with Djimi Doumeng replacing Sergio Reis .
79.18
0-6Jose Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.25
Stanley Smithe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Alun Shilton. Alun Shilton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
85.31
Julian Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeremy Levintsky. Seeing a gap ahead, Jeremy Levintsky plays the ball forward to Mike Newby. Mike Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alex Hendry.
86.25
0-6It's a corner kick. Jeremy Levintsky loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodrigo Pinto reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.18
Arno Rummenigge passes the ball forward to Scott Power. Scott Power shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
0-6André Feliciano makes a simple pass to Scott Power. Scott Power flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips the ball goalwards with his head. Chritophe Laslandes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.4%
48.1%
23.5%
Scorers
| Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp 4 Scott Power 8 Rodrigo Pinto 20, 30, 38, 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Pinto of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chritophe Laslandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albert Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julian Hierro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stanley Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jeremy Levintsky (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alun Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mike Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ross Sharpe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrick Laver (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sergio Reis (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | André Feliciano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damian Devineau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniele Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Power (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Arno Rummenigge (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Djimi Doumeng (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guido Guana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Youssouf Rouvière (DEF) | 0 | |