Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 15,578 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United get the match underway!
3.08
Damian Devineau flicks a high ball forward to Arno Rummenigge who takes it down. Arno Rummenigge threads the ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore makes a looping header on goal. Eduardo Gomes easily punches it away to safety.
4.43
David Patterson makes a simple pass to Alejandro Castro. Alejandro Castro sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
6.05
Djimi Doumeng threads the ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rainer Kuzorra.
8.14
Daniele Moore threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from distance but it flies wide!
9.46
Rodrigo Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp plays a one-two with Daniele Moore and rushes in on goal... Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.02
Daniele Moore flicks a high pass forward to Djimi Doumeng who brings the ball under control. Djimi Doumeng flicks a high ball forward to Arno Rummenigge who takes it down. Arno Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.52
André Feliciano takes it forward alone. André Feliciano makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
21.00
Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp sees Callum Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore heads the ball goalwards but somehow Eduardo Gomes manages to keep it out.
22.15
Damian Devineau threads a neat ball through to Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.29
Alejandro Castro flicks a high pass forward to Joao Santos who brings the ball under control. Joao Santos rushes past André Feliciano! Joao Santos shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.15
Tonino Gattuso advances with the ball. Tonino Gattuso shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
34.27
Sergio Reis threads a neat ball through to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
36.32
Scott Power kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
38.01
Djimi Doumeng flicks a high ball forward to Callum Hendry who gracefully takes it down. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. David Patterson hacks Rodrigo Pinto from behind! Rodrigo Pinto appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.03
Tonino Gattuso threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory plays a quick one-two with Amedeo Cudini and rushes in on goal... Stephen McGrory tries a spectacular strike but Alex Hendry reads it well. Excellent save!
44.40
Rainer Kuzorra flicks a high ball forward to Tonino Gattuso who takes it down. Tonino Gattuso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Santos. Joao Santos skips past André Feliciano! Joao Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Damian Devineau knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Hibernian kick off!
48.26
Arno Rummenigge flicks a high ball forward to Callum Hendry who takes it down. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.07
Scott Power flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Doumeng holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djimi Doumeng passes the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Eduardo Gomes!
57.44
Craig Rae decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Rae flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stephen McGrory knocks the ball forward to Amedeo Cudini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.30
Alejandro Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alejandro Castro rushes past Damian Devineau! Alejandro Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.12
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Dave Benali replacing Amedeo Cudini and Andy Thomson replacing Joao Santos .
65.44
Rainer Kuzorra hacks Rodrigo Pinto from behind! Rainer Kuzorra is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Pinto runs off the knock.
77.25
Dundee United have made a substitution with Guido Guana replacing Rodrigo Pinto .
79.14
Rainer Kuzorra makes a strong solo run forward. Rainer Kuzorra plays the ball forward to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mccall but the referee indicates it's offside!
81.10
Damian Devineau hits a low pass to Arno Rummenigge. Arno Rummenigge makes a probing pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Djimi Doumeng makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido Guana. Guido Guana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rainer Kuzorra.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
23.5%
44.4%
32.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Alex Hendry (GK)
6
2.Sergio Reis (DEF)
6
3.André Feliciano (DEF)
6
4.Damian Devineau (DEF)
7
5.Scott Power (MID)
6
6.Arno Rummenigge (MID)
6
7.Daniele Moore (MID)
8
8.Djimi Doumeng (MID)
7
9.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)
6
10.Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Callum Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.David Gemmell (DEF)
0
13.Dominic Hansen (MID)
0
14.Guido Guana (ATT)
6

1.Eduardo Gomes (GK)
7
2.Craig Rae (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Kuzorra (DEF)
6
4.Giuseppe Da Rold (DEF)
6
5.David Patterson (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Castro (MID)
7
7.Amedeo Cudini (MID)
6
8.Tonino Gattuso (MID)
6
9.Joao Santos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Law (DEF)
0
13.Dave Benali (DEF)
6
14.Andy Thomson (ATT)
6