Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 4,282 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mason.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Forfar Athletic kicking off!
2.01
0-0Neil Booth makes a simple pass to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.07
0-0Scott McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.48
Richard Henderson makes a simple pass to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.16
0-0Stephen Rae hacks Colin Dickov from behind! The referee warns Stephen Rae to calm down! Colin Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.38
Neil Booth flicks a high pass forward to Joos Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Joos Seedorf shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
28.35
0-0Gary Hopkin barges into Alex Dickov. The referee calls over Gary Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Alex Dickov runs off the knock.
30.09
0-0Gary Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov takes it forward alone. Colin Dickov plays a quick one-two with Joos Seedorf and rushes in on goal... Richard Henderson barges into Colin Dickov. Penalty not given!!
34.14
Colin Dickov knocks the ball forward to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.59
0-1Michael Charlton flicks a high pass forward to Joos Seedorf who brings the ball under control. Joos Seedorf cuts inside the box! Joos Seedorf rockets a shot on goal. Stuart McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.50
Colin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-1Michael Charlton brings the ball forward. Michael Charlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Stuart McCoist reads it well. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Dundee United kick off!
49.10
Scott McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
51.13
Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joos Seedorf skips past Richard Henderson! Joos Seedorf side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.30
0-1Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
67.31
Michael Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Naysmith.
69.20
Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec Telfer!
73.49
Colin Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.37
Colin Dickov darts forward. Colin Dickov plays a scrappy one-two with Vasco Lima and stumbles forward towards the goal... Colin Dickov muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.48
Gary Naysmith sees space and advances. Gary Naysmith advances with the ball. Gary Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.40
With a delightful solo run, Colin Dickov stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.4%
70.6%
Play Area
35.3%
47.1%
17.6%
Scorers
| Alec Telfer 69 | Joos Seedorf 39 Vasco Lima 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joos Seedorf of Forfar Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Telfer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Matt Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuel Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alberto Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Hopkin (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Don Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Dickov (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Michael Charlton (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Joos Seedorf (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Vasco Lima (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garry McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |