Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stephen MasonS. Mason51
G
1
G
51Don BremnerD. Bremner
Craig LiddellC. Liddell53
D
2
D
45Stephen McCoistS. McCoist
Ivan CruzI. Cruz45
D
3
D
44Matt McallisterM. Mcallister
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn45
D
4
D
42Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith
Alex BurleyA. Burley42
D
5
D
40Stuart McStayS. McStay
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson46
M
captain6
M
57Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan41
M
7
M
41Dominic GlassD. Glass
Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher40
M
8
M
38Richard WhiteR. White
Callum DavidsonC. Davidson39
M
9captain
M
36Garry GallacherG. Gallacher
Stuart MortonS. Morton51
A
10
A
49Colin YoungC. Young
Kevin HendryK. Hendry49
A
11
A
46Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
 
Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson42
D
12
G
45Kevin McCoistK. McCoist
Stephen CampbellS. Campbell42
D
13
A
44David ElliottD. Elliott
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan42
D
14
A
41Billy DalglishB. Dalglish

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 7,809 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Burley.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
2.41
Dominic Meiklejohn sees Kevin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.37
Dominic Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan sees Kevin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
14.29
Matt Mcallister catches Kevin Hendry on the ankles. The referee warns Matt Mcallister to calm down! Kevin Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.52
Matt Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Richard White. Richard White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McGrory collects the pass. Kevin McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.46
Dominic Glass takes it forward alone. Dominic Glass shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.34
Garry Gallacher passes the ball forward to Richard White. Richard White shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
24.16
Dominic Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Naysmith.
28.56
Kevin Hendry threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
32.47
Stephen Thomson threads the ball through to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry makes a simple pass, allowing Stuart Morton to run into the box. Stuart Morton cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
39.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.19
Garry Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Young. Colin Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.51
Dominic Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic Glass finds some space and shoots from distance but Stephen Mason is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
47.53
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morton collects the pass. Stuart Morton whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry makes a convincing header. Don Bremner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.17
Stephen Thomson clumsily knocks into Garry Gallacher. Stephen Thomson is warned by the referee! Garry Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.15
Stephen Thomson passes the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Kevin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.39
Matt Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Garry Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Garry Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass runs straight at the defence! Dominic Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.57
Stuart McStay flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Garry Gallacher brings the ball forward. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Liddell.
73.27
Richard White changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.11
Matt Mcallister passes the ball forward to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
89.12
Stephen Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

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

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.9%
50%
21.1%

Scorers
Stuart Morton 32
Kevin Hendry 48
Kevin Strachan 89
Dominic Glass 65

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

Match Ratings
1.Stephen Mason (GK)
6
2.Craig Liddell (DEF)
6
3.Ivan Cruz (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Alex Burley (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
7.Kevin Strachan (MID)goal scored
8
8.Dominic Gallacher (MID)
6
9.Callum Davidson (MID)
6
10.Stuart Morton (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Campbell (DEF)
0
14.Callum Sullivan (DEF)
0

1.Don Bremner (GK)
6
2.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6
4.Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Davidson (MID)
6
7.Dominic Glass (MID)goal scored
8
8.Richard White (MID)
6
9.Garry Gallacher (MID)
7
10.Colin Young (ATT)
6
11.Kevin McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin McCoist (GK)
0
13.David Elliott (ATT)
0
14.Billy Dalglish (ATT)
0