Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 9,443 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Partick Thistle kick off and get the first half underway!
6.57
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Matteo plays the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
8.18
David Mcinnes brings the ball forward. David Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.55
0-0David Mcinnes decides to run forward with the ball. David Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Callum White is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
12.05
Stephen Telfer makes a simple pass to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.23
0-0Callum White comes in with a late challenge on Anton Janes. The referee calls over Callum White and warns him to calm down! Anton Janes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.27
0-0Donato Ferrarese clumsily knocks into Callum White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum White stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
Bruno Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
26.14
Callum White knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry cuts inside the box! Colin Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.32
Colin Morrison brings the ball forward. Colin Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.21
0-0Stuart Mckinlay advances with the ball. Stuart Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Mckinlay.
33.40
0-0Colin Morrison takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Maurits de Boer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.49
Maurits de Boer sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry plays a one-two with Maurits de Boer and advances towards the goal... Colin Hendry takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Donato Ferrarese's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.12
0-0It's a corner kick. Stuart Glass loops the ball in to towards the near post. Duncan Mckinlay punches the ball out of the danger area!
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. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Partick Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Dundee kick off and get the second half underway!
49.37
0-0Liam Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Janes. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.42
Bruno Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Anton Janes who brings the ball under control. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Semedo. Bruno Semedo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.49
Callum White advances with the ball. Callum White shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.42
Bruno Semedo catches Callum White on the ankles. Bruno Semedo is given a warning by the referee! Callum White stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.15
Stuart Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
61.48
Colin Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Semedo. Bruno Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Gallacher clears it off the line with his head!
63.59
Stuart Gallacher clumsily knocks into Colin Inglis. The referee warns Stuart Gallacher to calm down! Colin Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.14
Garry Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.30
0-0Colin Inglis makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Inglis threads the ball through to Iwan Fuchs but he's offside!
75.34
1-0Craig Ferguson darts forward. Craig Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Janes. With a superhuman jump, Anton Janes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.19
Garry Matteo plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Donato Ferrarese.
79.48
Callum White kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.03
Richard Bremner passes the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry sees Stuart Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Mckinlay cuts inside the box! Stuart Mckinlay cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Mckinlay. Excellent save.
84.35
Liam Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Iwan Fuchs. Iwan Fuchs knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Janes. Anton Janes flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.08
Garry Matteo takes a quick throw-in. Stuart Glass passes the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Mckinlay. Stuart Mckinlay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Mckinlay punches it away to safety.
90.00
Bruno Semedo catches Colin Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Semedo again and warns him to calm down! Colin Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
32.5%
46.8%
20.8%
Scorers
| Anton Janes 75, 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anton Janes of Dundee |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Donato Ferrarese (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Craig Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Pacheco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Anton Janes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Iwan Fuchs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Anton de Boer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Johnstone (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Cleland (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vincenzo Lindner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum White (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stuart Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Mckinlay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maurits de Boer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |