Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Duncan LiddellD. Liddell57
G
1
G
69Richard SounessR. Souness
Kevin WhiteK. White65
D
2
D
63Hannes HallerH. Haller
Billy ThomsonB. Thomson57
D
3
D
55Anton EderA. Eder
Andy ClelandA. Cleland57
D
4
D
54Matthias OverathM. Overath
Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin59
M
5
D
49Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell
Vitor CastroV. Castro53
M
captain6
M
70Antonio PetruzziA. Petruzzi
Craig SounessC. Souness52
M
7
M
64Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans
Kevin BremnerK. Bremner51
M
8
M
57Craig RaeC. Rae
Kevin HopkinK. Hopkin60
A
9
A
59John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Stephane PinnaS. Pinna58
A
10captain
A
55Simon JohnsonS. Johnson
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell53
A
11
A
53Enzo CalifanoE. Califano
 
Craig GemmellC. Gemmell56
G
12
M
56Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Don LawD. Law56
D
13
M
52David GreeningD. Greening
Nick GreeningN. Greening51
M
14
A
51Oliver NeudeckerO. Neudecker

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 10,454 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Liddell.


0.00
Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
4.12
Simon Johnson hacks Andy Cleland from behind! Simon Johnson is warned by the referee! Andy Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.48
Stephen Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Petruzzi. Antonio Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Simon Johnson. Simon Johnson heads the ball goalwards but Duncan Liddell reads it well. Excellent save!
12.28
Craig Souness passes the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.34
Craig Rae passes the ball forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
24.36
Kevin Bremner sees space and advances. Kevin Bremner knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Caldwell through on goal. Colin Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.04
Vitor Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.44
John Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Simon Johnson controls it well on his chest. Simon Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.33
Kevin Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Craig Rae. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.45
Stephen Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Simon Johnson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Johnson edges inside the box! Simon Johnson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Duncan Liddell is on top of it.
39.27
Matthias Overath comes in with a late challenge on Colin Caldwell. Matthias Overath is warned by the referee! Colin Caldwell runs off the knock.
40.27
Antonio Petruzzi catches Stephane Pinna on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Petruzzi and shows him a yellow card! Stephane Pinna stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with David Greening replacing Craig Rae.

45.00
Dundee United kick off!
49.28
Vitor Castro makes an attacking run forward. Vitor Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
57.47
David Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Johnson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Geoffrey Hermans provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Liddell with no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
65.57
Vitor Castro flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Caldwell through on goal. Colin Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.47
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Petruzzi stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Petruzzi whips in a cross ball towards John Johnstone. John Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Duncan Liddell had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
75.22
Craig Souness changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Souness shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.41
Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Oliver Neudecker replacing John Johnstone .
78.43
Kevin White makes a probing pass to Craig Souness. With vision, Craig Souness laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.14
Oliver Neudecker hacks Billy Thomson from behind! Oliver Neudecker is shown the yellow card! Billy Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.15
Anton Eder makes a simple pass to Hannes Haller. Hannes Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Hamilton Academical
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.7%
43.3%
25%

Scorers
Kevin Hopkin 12, 26
Geoffrey Hermans 57
John Johnstone 66
Enzo Califano 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Hopkin of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Liddell (GK)
7
2.Kevin White (DEF)
6
3.Billy Thomson (DEF)
6
4.Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Hopkin (MID)yellow card
5
6.Vitor Castro (MID)
7
7.Craig Souness (MID)
6
8.Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
9.Kevin Hopkin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Stephane Pinna (ATT)
6
11.Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Don Law (DEF)
0
14.Nick Greening (MID)
0

1.Richard Souness (GK)
6
2.Hannes Haller (DEF)
7
3.Anton Eder (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Overath (DEF)
5
5.Stephen Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Antonio Petruzzi (MID)yellow card
6
7.Geoffrey Hermans (MID)goal scored
8
8.Craig Rae (MID)
6
9.John Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Simon Johnson (ATT)
7
11.Enzo Califano (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Callum Johnstone (MID)
0
13.David Greening (MID)
6
14.Oliver Neudecker (ATT)yellow card
5