Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Queens Park. A crowd of 4,799 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Queens Park are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park kick off!
4.53
JŸrgen Schultz plays the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young controls it well on his chest. Duncan Young shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Steve Southgate.
8.37
Adrian Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Claus Flo. Claus Flo lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.03
Jean-Philippe Javary sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Philippe Javary knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.42
Matt Matteo comes in with a late challenge on JŸrgen Schultz. Matt Matteo is given a warning by the referee! JŸrgen Schultz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.46
Nigel Marsden hits a low pass to Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum White.
28.47
Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Young collects the pass. Duncan Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Elliott.
30.59
Adrian Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.37
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a strong solo run forward. Nicolas Kuzorra threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.21
Kevin Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Claus Flo who brings the ball under control. Claus Flo flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Venus. Greg Venus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Greg Venus!
42.29
Nigel Marsden hits a low pass to Greg Venus. Greg Venus whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Dundee kick off and get the second half underway!
53.13
Jean-Philippe Javary flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
54.50
Colin Craddock threads a neat ball through to Greg Venus. Greg Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Flo. Claus Flo whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic McNeill with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
60.11
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with David Potts replacing Federico Garavelli and Stuart Law replacing Dominic Johnstone .Queens Park have made a substitution with Stephen Burley replacing Martin Tomic and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.16
Stephen Burley makes a simple pass to Greg Venus. Greg Venus chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.19
Jean-Philippe Javary passes the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
67.32
Colin Craddock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Claus Flo. Claus Flo whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.58
Nicolas Kuzorra hacks Greg Venus from behind! Nicolas Kuzorra is given a warning by the referee! Greg Venus runs off the knock.
73.08
Jean-Philippe Javary runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean-Philippe Javary tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.20
Nigel Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Matt Matteo collects the pass. Matt Matteo shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.29
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Liddell replacing Claus Flo and Colin Young replacing Nigel Marsden .
78.38
Stephen Burley catches Stuart Law on the ankles. The referee warns Stephen Burley to calm down! Stuart Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.20
Kevin Elliott passes the ball forward to Greg Venus. Greg Venus threads a neat ball through to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae passes the ball forward to Colin Young. Some silky footwork from Colin Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.56
Colin Young sees Dominic Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Rae rushes past JŸrgen Schultz! Dominic Rae tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Dominic McNeill had no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
87.59
Alun Adams receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin Young. Alun Adams threads the ball through to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.42
Kevin Elliott decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Venus. Greg Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by JŸrgen Schultz.
90.00
Alun Adams flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Rae who brings the ball under control. Dominic Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum White.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
36.8%
41.2%
22.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Rae of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Steve Southgate (GK)
6
2.Martin Tomic (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Colin Craddock (DEF)
6
5.Alun Adams (DEF)
6
6.Nigel Marsden (MID)goal scored
8
7.Greg Venus (MID)goal scored
8
8.Adrian Ljungberg (MID)
6
9.Dominic Rae (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Matt Matteo (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Claus Flo (ATT)
7
 
12.Stephen Burley (MID)
6
13.Stephen Liddell (ATT)
6
14.Colin Young (MID)goal scored
8