Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Adam Wilsher Adam Wilsher
Pedro CarmonaP. Carmona68
G
1
G
77Alex HendryA. Hendry
Jose FerrerJ. Ferrer74
D
2
D
73André FelicianoA. Feliciano
Gregorio Guerrero LopezG. Guerrero Lopez71
D
3
D
70Youssouf RouvièreY. Rouvière
Moussa TomczykM. Tomczyk68
D
4
D
70Damian DevineauD. Devineau
Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes67
D
5
M
76Daniele MooreD. Moore
Andy WhiteA. White66
D
6captain
M
74Jose OrtizJ. Ortiz
Callum BurleyC. Burley78
M
7
M
73Scott PowerS. Power
Arnauld SirotiA. Siroti73
M
8
M
72Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
James MacleanJ. Maclean75
A
9
A
77Callum HendryC. Hendry
Lars StiepermannL. Stiepermann73
A
captain10
A
71Jean-Philippe JeunechampJ. Jeunechamp
Des SherwoodD. Sherwood68
A
11
A
70Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto
 
Winston WiekensW. Wiekens68
A
12
M
72Djimi DoumengD. Doumeng
Adolfo GaladamesA. Galadames68
A
13
A
69Guido GuanaG. Guana
Marin NeguraM. Negura64
D
14
D
69David GemmellD. Gemmell

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 19,792 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Mendes.


0.00
Motherwell start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy White plays the ball forward to James Maclean. James Maclean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
10.37
With imagination, Arnauld Siroti plays the ball forward to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann plays a quick one-two with James Maclean and rushes in on goal... Lars Stiepermann muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.46
Damian Devineau flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp collects the pass. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.30
Showing composure, Daniele Moore laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
27.39
Callum Burley threads a neat ball through to Lars Stiepermann. Lars Stiepermann plays the ball forward to Arnauld Siroti who has made a great run into the box. Arnauld Siroti strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.11
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Adolfo Galadames replacing Lars Stiepermann. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
47.37
Garry Mcinnes sees Arnauld Siroti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Arnauld Siroti plays the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
48.58
Callum Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Galadames. Adolfo Galadames shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.54
Andy White barges into André Feliciano. Andy White is shown the yellow card! André Feliciano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.16
Scott Power takes it forward alone. Scott Power tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
53.38
Damian Devineau flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ortiz collects the pass. Jose Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Pedro Carmona. Excellent save.
57.46
Youssouf Rouvière comes in with a late challenge on Moussa Tomczyk. The referee calls over Youssouf Rouvière and shows him a yellow card! Moussa Tomczyk runs off the knock.
61.16
Callum Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Siroti. Arnauld Siroti plays the ball forward to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Maclean but he's offside!
66.39
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez catches Jose Ortiz on the ankles. The referee calls over Gregorio Guerrero Lopez and warns him to calm down! Jose Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.36
Daniele Moore threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Pedro Carmona is on top of it.
75.07
Daniele Moore flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp who takes it down. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.31
Motherwell have made a substitution with Marin Negura replacing Garry Mcinnes .Dundee United have made a substitution with David Gemmell replacing Callum Hendry .
79.19
Callum Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Galadames. Adolfo Galadames shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Alex Hendry.
83.46
Scott Power decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arnauld Siroti.
84.44
Callum Burley makes a probing pass to Des Sherwood. Des Sherwood lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Galadames. Adolfo Galadames knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Damian Devineau clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Dundee United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
30.7%
48%
21.3%

Scorers
Lars Stiepermann 10
Callum Hendry 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Stiepermann of Motherwell

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Carmona (GK)
7
2.Jose Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
5
4.Moussa Tomczyk (DEF)
6
5.Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6.Andy White (DEF)yellow card
7
7.Callum Burley (MID)
8
8.Arnauld Siroti (MID)
7
9.James Maclean (ATT)
6
10.Lars Stiepermann (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Des Sherwood (ATT)
6
 
12.Winston Wiekens (ATT)
0
13.Adolfo Galadames (ATT)
6
14.Marin Negura (DEF)
6

1.Alex Hendry (GK)
7
2.André Feliciano (DEF)
7
3.Youssouf Rouvière (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Damian Devineau (DEF)
7
5.Daniele Moore (MID)
6
6.Jose Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Scott Power (MID)
7
8.Arno Rummenigge (MID)
6
9.Callum Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)
7
11.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
6
 
12.Djimi Doumeng (MID)
0
13.Guido Guana (ATT)
0
14.David Gemmell (DEF)
6