Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Souness | D. Souness |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 | | Kevin Davidson | K. Davidson | |||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Ferguson | C. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | | 57 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 57 |  | David Seeler | D. Seeler | ||||||||
| Tim Dichio | T. Dichio |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Don McGrory | D. McGrory | |||||||||
| Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | | 69 | M | | 5 | | M | 74 |  | Mirko Pinzi | M. Pinzi | |||||||||
| Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | | 59 | M | | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Matt Caldwell | M. Caldwell | ||||||||
| Alex Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Don Johnstone | D. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Nick Greening | N. Greening | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Neil Ritchie | N. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Jon Wilson | J. Wilson | |||||||||
| Stephane Pinna | S. Pinna | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | David Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 57 | G | | 12 | | G | 62 | | Callum Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 51 | M | | 13 | | G | 61 | | Alex Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Gavin Marr | G. Marr | | 51 | A | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 12,469 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0Dundee United start the match!
4.00
0-0David Seeler flicks a high ball forward to David Cleland who takes it down. David Cleland threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae threads the ball through to Jon Wilson but he's offside!
10.09
0-0Callum Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Don Johnstone who takes it down. Don Johnstone makes a simple pass to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
14.40
0-0David Seeler sees Matt Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko Pinzi. Mirko Pinzi advances inside the box! Mirko Pinzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Don Souness. Excellent save.
16.47
0-0Neil Ritchie barges into Scott Henderson. The referee calls over Neil Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Scott Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.39
Kevin Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Stephane Pinna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Caldwell takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.36
Callum Ferguson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Ferguson shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
34.56
0-0Alex Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell runs straight at the defence! David Seeler comes in with a late challenge on Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
38.57
Don Johnstone makes a probing pass to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae but he's offside!
42.46
Seeing Don Johnstone's attacking run, Neil Ritchie quickly throws the ball into his path. Don Johnstone makes a simple pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks the ball forward, putting Don Johnstone through on goal. Don Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.12
Scott Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes plays a quick one-two with Colin Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Alex Mcinnes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Kevin Davidson keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
47.18
Neil Ritchie plays the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae lofts in a cross ball towards David Cleland. David Cleland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
48.03
Andy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Nick Greening. Nick Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephane Pinna but the linesman indicates offside!
49.24
0-1Neil Ritchie makes a probing pass to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.07
Tim Dichio hits a low pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.16
David Seeler makes a probing pass to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Rae but he's offside!
60.45
0-1Dundee United have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Alex Mcinnes .Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alex Hopkin replacing Don Johnstone .
63.58
Kevin Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Morrison. Garry Morrison threads the ball through to Nick Greening. Nick Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
65.29
Craig Souness plays the ball forward to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.36
0-1Scott Henderson clumsily knocks into Alex Hopkin. The referee calls over Scott Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Alex Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.25
Matt Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Hopkin. Alex Hopkin finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.21
Garry Morrison makes a probing pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Stephane Pinna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Caldwell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
72.02
Andy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward to Stephane Pinna who brings the ball under control. Stephane Pinna makes a defence splitting pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.05
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Colin Mcinnes replacing Stuart Rae .
79.38
1-1Kevin Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Davidson who gathers it comfortably.
81.23
Mirko Pinzi advances with the ball. Mirko Pinzi shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
84.17
Alex Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Colin Mcinnes and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Neil Ritchie provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Don Souness reads it well. He makes it look easy!
85.49
Alex Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.7%
43.9%
24.4%
Scorers
| Colin Caldwell 72 | Stuart Rae 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Caldwell of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Souness (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Garry Morrison (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andy Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tim Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Henderson (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Kevin Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alex Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nick Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephane Pinna (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Caldwell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Gavin Marr (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Davidson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Ferguson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | David Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mirko Pinzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matt Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Wilson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Callum Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |