Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Ross County | Ross County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Kevin White | K. White | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Stuart Ferguson | S. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Billy Thomson | B. Thomson | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 53 |  | Filipe Castro | F. Castro | |||||||||
| Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Nick Beattie | N. Beattie | |||||||||
| Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | | 59 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Spencer Lisbie | S. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 52 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Roberto Postiga | R. Postiga | ||||||||
| Nick Greening | N. Greening | | 51 | M | | 7 | | | M | 56 | | Scott Morrison | S. Morrison | ||||||||
| Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 58 | | Dominic Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 52 | | Duncan Venus | D. Venus | |||||||||
| Stephane Pinna | S. Pinna |  | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Don Hopkin | D. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Scott Inglis | S. Inglis | |||||||||
| Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 56 | G | | 12 | | M | 56 | | David Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Don Law | D. Law | | 56 | D | | 13 | | M | 51 | | Garry Telfer | G. Telfer | |||||||||
| Adam Hendrie | A. Hendrie | | 49 | M | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Malcolm Greaves | M. Greaves | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,548 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Johnstone.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
2.50
0-0With great vision, Spencer Lisbie plays the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison threads the ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Liddell manages to gather it easily.
3.33
0-0Craig Souness clumsily knocks into Scott Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.30
0-0With some swift thinking, Nick Greening plays the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
8.51
1-0Craig Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna cuts inside the box! Stephane Pinna cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.33
With imagination, Scott Morrison plays the ball forward to Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.11
1-0Don Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Kevin White. Don Hopkin is warned by the referee! Kevin White runs off the knock.
18.56
Scott Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Craig Souness. The referee calls over Scott Morrison and warns him to calm down! Craig Souness gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.31
Roberto Postiga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
24.53
Filipe Castro catches Stephane Pinna on the ankles. Filipe Castro is given a warning by the referee! Stephane Pinna hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.15
1-0Nick Greening takes it forward alone. Nick Greening knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Hopkin is offside!
28.17
Without breaking stride, Andy Cleland plays the ball forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna makes a defence splitting pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.40
Scott Morrison knocks the ball forward to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Liddell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.27
Nick Beattie threads a neat ball through to Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin makes a probing pass to Scott Morrison but he's offside!
36.12
Scott Morrison takes it forward alone. Scott Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.26
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.19
Duncan Venus comes in with a late challenge on Billy Thomson. Duncan Venus is warned by the referee! Billy Thomson runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
47.35
Nick Greening flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.05
Kevin White chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness hits a low pass to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.03
Scott Morrison hacks Andy Cleland from behind! The referee warns Scott Morrison again to calm down! Andy Cleland carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.46
Filipe Castro sees space and advances. With imagination, Filipe Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Duncan Liddell gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.19
1-0Andy Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Ferguson.
61.12
Kevin Hopkin makes a probing pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Souness and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Caldwell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.04
Kevin Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.02
Andy Cleland gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Kevin Hopkin shoots from long range. Solid save from Garry McCoist. What a great pair of hands!
71.41
Don Hopkin brings the ball forward. Don Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin White.
73.24
Showing composure, Nick Greening plays the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from outside the area. Garry McCoist comfortably gets down and covers it.
79.49
Dundee United are in full control of this game.
81.20
Nick Greening kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Hopkin is offside!
83.53
Scott Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Hopkin. Don Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Some silky footwork from Dominic Mason provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
85.24
Scott Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Inglis. Scott Inglis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
89.10
Roberto Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Postiga shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
Billy Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Souness. Craig Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Souness runs straight at the defence! Craig Souness looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
29.9%
44.2%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Souness of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duncan Liddell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Cleland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Souness (MID) |   | 9 |
| 7. | Nick Greening (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephane Pinna (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Colin Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Adam Hendrie (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Filipe Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nick Beattie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Spencer Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Dominic Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Venus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Don Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Dickov (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Telfer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Malcolm Greaves (ATT) | 0 | |