Match Report


LivingstonLivingston     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Youssouf ZanottiY. Zanotti59
G
captain1
G
53Stuart McCoistS. McCoist
Alec DalglishA. Dalglish62
D
2
D
63Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Antonio MedinaA. Medina54
D
3
D
61Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Gavin FergusonG. Ferguson50
D
4
D
60Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Callum JamesC. James40
D
5
M
60Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes
Scott BoltonS. Bolton63
M
6
M
55Stephen RaeS. Rae
Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell62
M
7captain
M
50Alex DickovA. Dickov
Richard SullivanR. Sullivan59
M
8
M
46Matt GemmillM. Gemmill
Stuart YoungS. Young57
M
9
A
60Alec TelferA. Telfer
Roberto PostigaR. Postiga69
A
10
A
55Matt BremnerM. Bremner
Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson53
A
11
A
51Samuel CamposS. Campos
 
Duncan CollinsD. Collins56
M
12
D
58Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Alex ClelandA. Cleland55
M
13
D
56Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Ernesto FuentesE. Fuentes53
G
14
D
55Duncan WhiteD. White

LJs
today's match is sponsored by LJs
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Almondvale Stadium where Livingston play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 4,216 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Livingston are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.


0.00
Livingston kick off!
2.07
Antonio Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bolton. Scott Bolton advances with the ball. Scott Bolton hits a low pass to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.52
Callum James makes a beautiful solo run. Callum James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin McGrory.
8.34
Scott Bolton comes in with a late challenge on Matt Gemmill. The referee calls over Scott Bolton and warns him to calm down! Matt Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.35
Alec Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson shoots from long range. It's there!! Stuart McCoist has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.05
Stephen Rae sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Rae runs straight at the defence! Stephen Rae rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.01
Antonio Medina makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Medina threads a neat ball through to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
18.07
Stuart Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga hits a low pass to Stephen Thomson. Some world-class footwork from Stephen Thomson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but somehow Kevin McGrory happens to be in the right place to block it.
20.44
Andy Caldwell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.58
Gary Naysmith darts forward. Gary Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Youssouf Zanotti manages to gather it effortlessly.
24.11
Matt Mcinnes sees Alec Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Telfer shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.52
Andy Caldwell takes a long throw-in. Richard Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Postiga and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Thomson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart McCoist!
28.14
Richard Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson advances inside the box! Stephen Thomson takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.51
Gavin Ferguson makes a simple pass to Andy Caldwell. Andy Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Thomson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Roberto Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Gary Naysmith is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.23
Richard Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Thomson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Thomson rushes past Richard Henderson! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stephen Thomson provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.05
Stephen Rae sees Samuel Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Matt Bremner. With a superhuman jump, Matt Bremner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.28
Andy Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Thomson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Thomson cuts inside the box! Stephen Thomson takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.53
Andy Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Livingston appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner.

45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
51.49
Without breaking stride, Richard Sullivan plays the ball forward to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Stuart McCoist.
55.24
Gary Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Matt Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Matt Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.33
Livingston are in full control of this game.
63.24
Scott Bolton threads a neat ball through to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
65.23
Andy Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga edges inside the box! Richard Henderson barges into Roberto Postiga. Penalty not given!!
66.42
Andy Caldwell passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga rushes past Kevin McGrory! Some world-class footwork from Roberto Postiga provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
67.27
Alex Dickov hits a low pass to Duncan White. Duncan White shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.51
Andy Caldwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Caldwell hits a low pass to Roberto Postiga. Roberto Postiga shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.45
Samuel Campos comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Medina. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Medina runs off the knock.
84.34
Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Campos collects the pass. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
87.27
Richard Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Postiga who brings the ball under control. Roberto Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.05
Roberto Postiga clumsily knocks into Richard Henderson. The referee calls over Roberto Postiga and shows him a yellow card! Richard Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Livingston

Dundee United
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
22.7%
45.5%
31.8%

Scorers
Stephen Thomson 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Thomson of Livingston

Match Ratings
1.Youssouf Zanotti (GK)
7
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Medina (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Callum James (DEF)
6
6.Scott Bolton (MID)
6
7.Andy Caldwell (MID)
8
8.Richard Sullivan (MID)
7
9.Stuart Young (MID)
6
10.Roberto Postiga (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Stephen Thomson (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Collins (MID)
0
13.Alex Cleland (MID)
0
14.Ernesto Fuentes (GK)
0

1.Stuart McCoist (GK)
7
2.Gary Naysmith (DEF)
7
3.Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Matt Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Stephen Rae (MID)
7
7.Alex Dickov (MID)
6
8.Matt Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Alec Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Matt Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Samuel Campos (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Callum Sullivan (DEF)
0
13.Colin Caldwell (DEF)
0
14.Duncan White (DEF)
6