Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Dundee United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Dundee United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee kicking off!
3.25
Ivan Cruz passes the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan sees Stuart Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Mazzei.
4.17
Colin Burley flicks a high ball forward to Neil White who takes it down. Neil White shoots from outside the area but somehow Stephen Mason manages to keep it out.
15.01
Stephen Thomson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.14
Callum Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Colin Burley who takes it down. Colin Burley flicks a high pass forward to Neil White who brings the ball under control. Neil White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.34
Dominic Gallacher surges forward with the ball. Dominic Gallacher advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dominic Gallacher provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.50
Colin Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Gough. Stephen Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Mason who gathers it comfortably.
30.48
Kevin Strachan passes the ball forward to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Gallacher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.57
Ivan Cruz threads a neat ball through to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan threads the ball through to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gavin Booth easily gets down and covers it.
36.30
Fabio Mazzei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Young. David Young shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.33
Dominic Meiklejohn runs forward with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morton controls it well on his chest. Stuart Morton whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.56
Ivan Cruz makes a simple pass to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gavin Booth punches it away to safety.
45.00
Don Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson sees Neil White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Gallacher.
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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
47.13
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Dominic Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Stuart Morton and advances towards the goal... Dominic Meiklejohn tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
48.37
Callum Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher surges forward with the ball. Dominic Gallacher makes a great pass forward. Kevin Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.04
Fabio Mazzei knocks the ball forward to Colin Burley. Colin Burley flicks a high ball forward to Richard Gemmell who takes it down. Richard Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
55.04
Stuart Morton knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton heads the ball goalwards. Gavin Booth didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.40
Dundee United are dictating the run of play here today.
60.55
Stephen Gough sees Colin Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Liddell.
63.16
Fabio Mazzei flicks a high pass forward. Callum Thomson collects the pass. Callum Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Callum Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.31
Fabio Mazzei kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson hits a low pass to David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Meiklejohn.
67.57
Callum Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Neil White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
Dominic Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig McNeill.
71.10
Fabio Mazzei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Burley. Colin Burley sees space and advances. Colin Burley shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Stephen Mason.
72.19
Corner kick to Dundee. Fabio Mazzei chips it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Hopkin provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.09
Ivan Cruz sees Kevin Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morton collects the pass. Stuart Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Hendry but he's offside!
84.52
Stephen Gough threads a neat ball through to Richard Gemmell. Richard Gemmell shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Neil White stretches the opposition's defence. Neil White whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Stephen Mason. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
25.3%
49.4%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Gallacher of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Booth (GK)
7
2.Craig McNeill (DEF)
6
3.Fabio Mazzei (DEF)
7
4.Don Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Brady (DEF)
6
6.Richard Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Colin Burley (MID)
7
8.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
9.Stephen Gough (MID)
6
10.David Young (ATT)
6
11.Neil White (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mccall (ATT)
0
13.Alec Dickov (DEF)
0
14.Neil McNeill (GK)
0

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