Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,569 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee United and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Rae.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee United and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Rae.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
2.40
0-0Kevin McGrory makes a probing pass to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Bremner but he's offside!
9.18
0-0Kevin McGrory makes a probing pass to Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae knocks the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Young.
14.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.03
0-0Alex Dickov advances with the ball. Alex Dickov shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
16.15
0-0Stuart Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
18.15
Stuart Inglis threads the ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.55
Callum McGrory hits a low pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry threads a neat ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.23
David Young threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Craig Liddell collects the pass. Craig Liddell sees Winston Vandenbroeck just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Winston Vandenbroeck makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.17
Stephen Rae flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Campos who takes it down. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.02
Callum McGrory makes a probing pass to Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell cuts inside the box! Craig Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
32.20
David Young chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry threads the ball through to Callum White. Callum White finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.49
Stephen Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.59
Kevin McGrory sees Stephen Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Rae flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer controls it well on his chest. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Dominic Strachan replacing Callum McGrory, Garry Morton replacing Stuart Inglis and Gavin Glass replacing Callum White.
45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
Richard Henderson threads the ball through to Alex Dickov. With some swift thinking, Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Young.
53.11
Dominic Strachan makes a simple pass to Garry Morton. Garry Morton makes an attacking run forward. Garry Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Henderson.
55.06
0-0Gary Naysmith catches Paul Henderson on the ankles. Gary Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Paul Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.36
Stephen Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
63.02
Dominic Strachan hits a low pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
66.42
Garry Morton knocks the ball forward to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.31
Stephen Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
69.34
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.29
Gary Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Alex Dickov who takes it down. Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Duncan White controls it well on his chest. Duncan White shoots from distance but it flies wide!
72.53
Stephen Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Stuart McCoist.
73.32
Alex Dickov makes a probing pass to Duncan White. Duncan White shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
75.32
Gavin Glass catches Gary Naysmith on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Glass and shows him a yellow card! Gary Naysmith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.28
0-0Dominic Strachan clumsily knocks into Samuel Campos. The referee calls over Dominic Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.29
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Rae controls it well on his chest. Stephen Rae makes a simple pass to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.10
Kevin McGrory threads a neat ball through to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Alec Telfer who takes it down. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
David Young sees Garry Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.31
Matt Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hopkin.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
28.6%
40.7%
30.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Dickov of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Rae (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alex Dickov (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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. | Paul Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Young (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Callum McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Stuart Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paul Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paul Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Callum White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Winston Vandenbroeck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dominic Strachan (GK) |  | 6 |
| 13. | Garry Morton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Gavin Glass (GK) | | 4 |