Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Don SounessD. Souness62
G
1
G
69Albrecht MaierA. Maier
Garry MorrisonG. Morrison63
D
2
D
72Claudio RodriquezC. Rodriquez
Andy ClelandA. Cleland57
D
3
D
75Aniello PetrachiA. Petrachi
Tim DichioT. Dichio49
D
4
D
70Ledley MortensenL. Mortensen
Scott HendersonS. Henderson69
M
5
D
75Marc JanesM. Janes
Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin59
M
captain6captain
M
75Matt BoothM. Booth
Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes57
M
7
M
72Emile WoodcockE. Woodcock
Nick GreeningN. Greening51
M
8
A
71Alec DavidsonA. Davidson
Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin60
A
9
A
77Pedro ChandlerP. Chandler
Stephane PinnaS. Pinna54
A
10
A
72Jose RubioJ. Rubio
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell53
A
11
A
73Harvey BrownH. Brown
 
Garry MorrisonG. Morrison57
G
12
M
72Brian VernazzaB. Vernazza
Craig SounessC. Souness51
M
13
M
71Igor BoksicI. Boksic
Gavin MarrG. Marr51
A
14
A
75Anastasios TriadisA. Triadis

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the match!
3.16
Tim Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Scott Henderson controls it well on his chest. Scott Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Caldwell but he's offside!
4.20
With imagination, Marc Janes plays the ball forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Brown whips in a cross ball towards Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock flicks the ball with his head. Don Souness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.42
Kevin Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.34
Matt Booth hacks Kevin Hopkin from behind! Matt Booth is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.41
Emile Woodcock surges forward with the ball. Emile Woodcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.31
Alex Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin puts a great ball through. Colin Caldwell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.04
Ledley Mortensen sees Matt Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward. Emile Woodcock collects the pass. Emile Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.14
Emile Woodcock runs straight at the opposition's defence. Emile Woodcock rushes past Alex Mcinnes! Emile Woodcock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.34
Colin Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Aniello Petrachi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aniello Petrachi runs off the knock.
40.02
Emile Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Woodcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Don Souness. Excellent save.
45.00
Ledley Mortensen sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Mortensen flicks a high pass forward to Emile Woodcock who brings the ball under control. Emile Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Emile Woodcock! The crowd cheers as the Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
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. Dunfermline Athletic 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
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
48.06
Emile Woodcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio plays a one-two with Harvey Brown and advances towards the goal... Jose Rubio comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Don Souness manages to keep it out.
51.58
Aniello Petrachi knocks the ball forward to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
54.43
Marc Janes sees Matt Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Booth decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Don Souness manages to gather it comfortably.
55.26
Kevin Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.54
Emile Woodcock passes the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Chandler. Pedro Chandler connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.54
Dundee United have made a substitution with Craig Souness replacing Alex Mcinnes .Dunfermline Athletic have made a substitution with Brian Vernazza replacing Matt Booth .
66.02
Craig Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Albrecht Maier.
67.35
It's a corner kick. Nick Greening kicks a low ball out wide. Marc Janes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
69.01
Ledley Mortensen makes a probing pass to Marc Janes. Marc Janes darts forward. Marc Janes plays a one-two with Brian Vernazza and rushes in on goal... Marc Janes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.57
Claudio Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Emile Woodcock collects the pass. Emile Woodcock threads the ball through to Brian Vernazza. Brian Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.36
Dunfermline Athletic have made a substitution with Igor Boksic replacing Emile Woodcock .
81.32
Pedro Chandler threads the ball through to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Don Souness.
83.54
Colin Caldwell barges into Aniello Petrachi. The referee warns Colin Caldwell to calm down! Aniello Petrachi runs off the knock.
84.25
Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward. Nick Greening collects the pass. Nick Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Rodriquez.
90.00
Igor Boksic takes it forward alone. Igor Boksic shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Dunfermline Athletic
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
1
11
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
27%
41.9%
31.1%

Scorers
Emile Woodcock 4, 33, 45
Pedro Chandler 60
Marc Janes 69
Igor Boksic 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Emile Woodcock of Dunfermline Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Don Souness (GK)
7
2.Garry Morrison (DEF)
6
3.Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
4.Tim Dichio (DEF)
6
5.Scott Henderson (MID)
6
6.Kevin Hopkin (MID)
6
7.Alex Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Nick Greening (MID)
6
9.Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
6
10.Stephane Pinna (ATT)
6
11.Colin Caldwell (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13.Craig Souness (MID)
6
14.Gavin Marr (ATT)
0

1.Albrecht Maier (GK)
6
2.Claudio Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3.Aniello Petrachi (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Mortensen (DEF)
7
5.Marc Janes (DEF)goal scored
7
6.Matt Booth (MID)
6
7.Emile Woodcock (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Alec Davidson (ATT)
6
9.Pedro Chandler (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jose Rubio (ATT)
6
11.Harvey Brown (ATT)
7
 
12.Brian Vernazza (MID)
6
13.Igor Boksic (MID)goal scored
7
14.Anastasios Triadis (ATT)
0