Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 62 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 63 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Colin James | C. James | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | |||||||||
| Dominic McStay | D. McStay | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Stephen Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | | 53 | M | | 7 | | | M | 50 | | Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | ||||||||
| Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord |  | 47 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 46 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Alec Telfer | A. Telfer | |||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | |||||||||
| Neil Niven | N. Niven | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Samuel Campos | S. Campos | |||||||||
| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | | 49 | M | | 12 | | D | 58 | | Callum Sullivan | C. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | | 47 | M | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Graeme Windass | G. Windass | | 47 | M | | 14 | | D | 55 | | Duncan White | D. White | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 4,097 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Cleland.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Cleland.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
6.49
0-0Without breaking stride, Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer makes a looping header on goal but Kevin Hendry reads it well. Fabulous stop!
9.18
0-0Billy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.52
0-0Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer collects the pass. Alec Telfer makes a great pass forward. Samuel Campos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
14.56
Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
15.22
Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.06
Matt Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Matt Bremner who takes it down. Matt Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.35
Craig Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.54
0-0Dundee United are dictating the run of play here today.
27.03
0-1Matt Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Kevin Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.46
Stephen Rae flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Campos controls it well on his chest. Samuel Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.53
0-1Craig Gemmell clumsily knocks into Alex Dickov. The referee calls over Craig Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Alex Dickov runs off the knock.
45.00
0-1Craig Gemmell plays the ball forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Naysmith.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner.
45.00
Ayr United kick off!
57.45
Matt Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Campos collects the pass. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Hendry!
60.29
0-1Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Stephen Hopkin .
65.05
Kevin McGrory takes it forward alone. Kevin McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.07
Stephen Rae makes a simple pass to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.11
Stephen Rae threads a neat ball through to Duncan White. Duncan White shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.56
Ayr United have made a substitution with Graeme Windass replacing Andy Mason .
78.65
Billy Hendry plays the ball forward to Neil Niven. Neil Niven whips in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Stuart McCoist manages to keep it out.
79.45
Graeme Windass flicks a high pass forward to Billy Hendry who brings the ball under control. Billy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Neil Niven controls it well on his chest. Neil Niven shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Stuart McCoist as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.39
0-1It's a corner kick. Billy Hendry loops the ball over to the far post. Richard Henderson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.19
Neil Niven comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. The referee calls over Neil Niven and warns him to calm down! Richard Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.33
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.40
Alex Dickov threads the ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.07
Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Campos passes the ball forward but Duncan White is offside!
90.00
Dominic Matteo clumsily knocks into Alex Dickov. Dominic Matteo is given a warning by the referee! Alex Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
27.9%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers
| Matt Bremner 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Bremner of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Windass (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Stephen Rae (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alex Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Bremner (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Samuel Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan White (DEF) | 6 | |