Match Report


DundeeDundee     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic McNeillD. McNeill45
G
1
G
55Gianluigi NegroG. Negro
Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink58
D
2
D
62Edoardo PassoniE. Passoni
Callum WhiteC. White51
D
3
D
61David SullivanD. Sullivan
JŸrgen SchultzJ. Schultz51
D
captain4
D
55Andy InglisA. Inglis
Dean GilchristD. Gilchrist50
D
5
M
56Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
Nicolas KuzorraN. Kuzorra51
M
6
M
55Emile SerrantE. Serrant
Federico GaravelliF. Garavelli50
M
7
M
54Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Jean-Philippe JavaryJ. Javary47
M
8
M
53Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison
Duncan YoungD. Young54
A
9
A
51Richard JamesR. James
Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega51
A
10captain
A
51Duncan HendersonD. Henderson
Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone50
A
11
A
46Francisco LopesF. Lopes
 
David PottsD. Potts49
A
12
D
53Miguel CastroM. Castro
Alex ServideiA. Servidei49
D
13
D
53Arnauld ValoisA. Valois
Scott McNeillS. McNeill46
A
14
M
49Pier Giovanni SartiP. Sarti

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Stenhousemuir. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the match underway!
9.17
Jean-Philippe Javary clumsily knocks into Edoardo Passoni. The referee calls over Jean-Philippe Javary and warns him to calm down! Edoardo Passoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.32
Andy Inglis makes a simple pass to Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie threads the ball through to Scott Matteo. Scott Matteo plays a quick one-two with Duncan Henderson and rushes in on goal... Scott Matteo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
15.32
Dean Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Javary. Jean-Philippe Javary makes a simple pass to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra shoots from long range. Solid save from Gianluigi Negro.
16.02
Scott Matteo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
21.47
Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Scott Matteo who brings the ball under control. Scott Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James heads the ball goalwards. Dominic McNeill easily picks it out of the air!
22.40
Scott Matteo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Scott Matteo threads the ball through into the box. Callum White comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Henderson. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.33
JŸrgen Schultz passes the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Young. Duncan Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.29
Nicolas Kuzorra advances with the ball. Nicolas Kuzorra shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
33.03
Nicolas Kuzorra picks a pass forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.54
Nicolas Kuzorra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Kuzorra shoots from distance. Solid save from Gianluigi Negro.
38.25
Callum White makes a beautiful solo run. Callum White flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Miguel Castro replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Duncan Morrison and Pier Giovanni Sarti replacing Richard James.

45.00
Dundee start the second half!
47.14
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Young. Duncan Young rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
48.09
Gavin Ritchie hacks JŸrgen Schultz from behind! Gavin Ritchie is shown the red card!! JŸrgen Schultz stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.10
Emile Serrant threads the ball through to Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti advances inside the box! Pier Giovanni Sarti tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.34
Kurt Hilgerink runs forward with the ball. Kurt Hilgerink brings the ball forward. Kurt Hilgerink advances inside the box! Kurt Hilgerink rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gianluigi Negro effortlessly smothers it!
59.18
Federico Garavelli hits a low pass to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.38
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Alex Servidei replacing Federico Garavelli and Scott McNeill replacing Dominic Johnstone .
69.36
Nicolas Kuzorra sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
72.27
Francisco Lopes threads a neat ball through to Emile Serrant. Emile Serrant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dominic McNeill.
73.40
It's a corner kick. Scott Matteo loops the ball over to the far post. Duncan Henderson takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.07
Francisco Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henderson. Duncan Henderson shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
79.28
Nicolas Kuzorra knocks the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.23
Scott Matteo catches Callum White on the ankles. The referee warns Scott Matteo to calm down! Callum White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Stenhousemuir
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
28.6%
46.4%
25%

Scorers
Duncan Henderson 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Kuzorra of Dundee

Match Ratings