Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 9,372 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Liddell.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic start the match!
4.07
0-1Nicolas Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner collects the pass. Kevin Bremner plays a one-two with Don Hendry and advances towards the goal... Kevin Bremner shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.29
0-1Gavin Strachan catches Carl Lofthouse on the ankles. The referee brings Gavin Strachan to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Lofthouse stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.13
0-1Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Don Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
18.23
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Strachan collects the pass. Gavin Strachan threads the ball through into the box. David Niven takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.41
1-1Purrel Mokoena knocks the ball forward to Youl Alidor Debec. Youl Alidor Debec makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Strachan.
28.11
1-1Purrel Mokoena pushes mid-way up the pitch. Purrel Mokoena advances with the ball. Purrel Mokoena whips in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith powers a header at goal. David Hopkin manages to gather it.
33.04
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Don Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Don Naysmith plays a quick one-two with David Niven and rushes in on goal... Don Naysmith takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
34.54
Nicolas Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Don Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Garry White!
36.18
Purrel Mokoena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youl Alidor Debec. Seeing a gap ahead, Youl Alidor Debec plays the ball forward to David Niven. David Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
39.07
Stephen McCoist knocks the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.00
Callum Thomson sees space and advances. Callum Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but David Hopkin manages to gather it.
44.26
Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward. David Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Niven shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
51.15
Kevin Bremner barges into Leon Hoeness. The referee brings Kevin Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Leon Hoeness runs off the knock.
55.49
Youl Alidor Debec flicks a high ball forward to David Niven who takes it down. David Niven shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.32
1-1Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Antunes replacing Don Naysmith and Alex Glass replacing Manuele Signori .
67.02
Paul Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry plays a quick one-two with David McCoist and rushes in on goal... Don Hendry tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
75.37
Nicolas Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Hendry. Don Hendry shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.16
Purrel Mokoena makes a probing pass to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan darts forward. Gavin Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.29
Callum Thomson makes a probing pass to Bruno Antunes. Bruno Antunes whips in a cross ball towards David Niven. David Niven connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by David Hopkin!
83.11
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Antunes controls it well on his chest. Bruno Antunes shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.58
1-1Paul Naysmith makes a simple pass to Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kevin Bremner. Purrel Mokoena hacks Kevin Bremner from behind! Kevin Bremner appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. David Niven controls it well on his chest. David Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Antunes. Bruno Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry White (GK)
6
2. Steve Gray (DEF)
6
3. Leon Hoeness (DEF)
6
4. Purrel Mokoena (DEF)
8
5. Manuele Signori (DEF)
6
6. Callum Thomson (MID)
7
7. Youl Alidor Debec (MID)
7
8. Stephen McCoist (MID)
7
9. Gavin Strachan (ATT)
7
10. Don Naysmith (ATT)
6
11. David Niven (ATT)
9
12. Bruno Antunes (ATT)
6
13. Paul Hutchison (DEF)
0
14. Alex Glass (ATT)
6
1. David Hopkin (GK)
8
2. Garry Greig (DEF)
6
3. Alec Elliott (DEF)
6
4. Carl Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5. Garry Strachan (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Calvo (MID)
6
7. Paul Naysmith (MID)
7
8. David McCoist (ATT)
6
9. Scott Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Don Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Kevin Bremner (ATT)
8
12. John Meiklejohn (GK)
0
13. Alex Morton (GK)
0
14. Dominic Naysmith (DEF)
0