Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 4,232 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee United and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee United and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.
0.00
0-0Dundee United kick off the first half!
3.34
0-0Stephen Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.42
0-0Callum Niven takes it forward alone. Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stuart McCoist smothers it!
8.27
Duncan Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Bremner who gracefully takes it down. Gavin Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Stuart McCoist effortlessly smothers it!
9.19
Giacomo Raymond brings the ball forward. Giacomo Raymond sees space and advances. Giacomo Raymond whips in a cross ball towards Stuart James. Stuart James shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.07
Duncan Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Gavin Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from long range but Stuart McCoist is on top of it.
14.21
Manuel Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.03
0-1Gavin Bremner advances with the ball. Gavin Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Teddy Chaveriat scores for Albion Rovers!!
18.22
0-1Stuart James barges into Gary Naysmith. The referee brings Stuart James to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.45
Stephen Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee United!
28.27
With vision, Stephen Rae laces a through ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.23
Callum Niven sees space and advances. Callum Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott edges inside the box! Duncan Elliott cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.04
1-1With vision, Kevin McGrory plays the ball forward to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.24
Duncan Campbell punts the ball hopefully upfield. Duncan Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.02
Gary Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Stuart James. The referee warns Gary Naysmith to calm down! Stuart James stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.30
Callum Niven sees a break and surges forward. Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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. Albion Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.45
Richard Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.18
Kevin McGrory clumsily knocks into Duncan Elliott. Kevin McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Elliott runs off the knock.
51.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Bremner plays the ball forward to Stuart James. Stuart James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.29
Neil Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott plays a perfect one-two with Stuart James and rushes in on goal... Duncan Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Elliott!
60.43
1-3Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Dominic Matteo replacing Callum Niven .
63.16
Kevin McGrory brings the ball forward. Kevin McGrory runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin McGrory threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Alec Telfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
66.34
Manuel Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart James. Stuart James knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.35
Gavin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Chaveriat. Teddy Chaveriat shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
69.09
Alex Dickov makes a simple pass to Duncan White. Duncan White controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
77.55
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Alex Cleland replacing Neil Forbes and Richard Ferguson replacing Teddy Chaveriat .
79.57
Alex Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Stuart James who takes it down. Stuart James finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.19
Alex Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Richard Ferguson who takes it down. Richard Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.5%
70.5%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.8%
Scorers
| Samuel Campos 20 | Teddy Chaveriat 15 Duncan Elliott 39, 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Elliott of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 5 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuel Campos (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Callum Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Gallacher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Duncan Campbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Giacomo Raymond (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt James (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Bremner (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Forbes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Chaveriat (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Stuart James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Elliott (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |