Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Souness | B. Souness |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Gavin Law | G. Law | |||||||||
| Matjaz Dei | M. Dei |  | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Dominic Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Paul Morrison | P. Morrison | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Billy Davidson | B. Davidson | |||||||||
| Stephen Ferguson | S. Ferguson | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy Thomson | B. Thomson | |||||||||
| Kevin Mason | K. Mason | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 38 | | Stephen Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Alec Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Stephen Caldwell | S. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | | 43 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Gary Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Craig Brady | C. Brady | | 39 | M | | 9 | | A | 40 | | Don Morrison | D. Morrison | |||||||||
| Billy Johnstone | B. Johnstone | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 40 | | Paul Johnstone | P. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Gary Glass | G. Glass | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Paul Greig | P. Greig | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 2,274 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
2.23
0-1Gary Mason brings the ball forward. Gary Mason goes all the way! Gary Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.22
0-1Paul Johnstone clumsily knocks into Stephen Ferguson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.54
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.01
0-1Paul Morrison makes a simple pass to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Glass. Gary Glass powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.30
0-1Alec Caldwell threads the ball through to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone shoots from outside the area but somehow Gavin Law manages to keep it out.
32.55
Stephen McCoist catches Colin Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen McCoist and shows him a yellow card! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
33.01
Billy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist knocks the ball forward to Don Morrison. Don Morrison goes all the way! Don Morrison shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.14
Colin Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
38.27
0-1Alec Caldwell advances with the ball. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.49
Matjaz Dei takes it forward alone. Matjaz Dei threads the ball through to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Law.
45.00
Stephen McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Paul Greig. Paul Greig directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
47.50
Stephen Brady passes the ball forward to Gary Mason. Gary Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.04
Stephen Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Greig. Paul Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Souness!
53.11
Paul Morrison knocks the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen passes the ball forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.44
Colin Hansen sees space and advances. Colin Hansen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gavin Law manages to gather it comfortably.
66.24
Stephen McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.15
Gary Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Mason shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
79.33
Craig Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Glass. Gary Glass shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.01
Alec Caldwell takes it forward alone. Alec Caldwell shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
27.5%
46.4%
26.1%
Scorers