Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Dundee in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Dundee are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Dundee are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
0.00
0-0Dundee start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
0-0Colin Brady flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Bremner who takes it down. Dominic Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Alec Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Alec Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
4.37
0-0Leon Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Hurtado. Eduardo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Dante Rial holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dante Rial knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.07
Colin Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.11
0-1Paul Götz darts forward. Paul Götz passes the ball forward to Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza lofts in a cross ball towards Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.56
Paul Johnstone takes it forward alone. Paul Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.16
Lucca Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Johnstone.
24.25
0-1Bruno Vera clumsily knocks into Alec McGrory. Bruno Vera is shown the yellow card! Alec McGrory runs off the knock.
27.22
0-1Colin Brady threads a neat ball through to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Caldwell who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
30.33
With imagination, Leon Crooks laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Hurtado. Eduardo Hurtado sees Eirik Bakke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eirik Bakke knocks in a cross ball towards Dante Rial. Dante Rial directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dante Rial!
34.14
Stuart McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.36
Niklas Hyypia sees Eirik Bakke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eirik Bakke knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza connects with a diving header but Gavin Bremner is on top of his game. Excellent save!
39.50
Without breaking stride, Leon Crooks plays the ball forward to Niklas Hyypia. Niklas Hyypia makes a beautiful solo run. Niklas Hyypia shoots from outside the area. Gavin Bremner effortlessly gets down and covers it.
44.44
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Alec Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Götz.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
48.56
Leon Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Niklas Hyypia controls it well on his chest. Niklas Hyypia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Collins.
54.53
0-2Stuart McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Leon Crooks.
56.04
0-2Don Gemmill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Paul Götz reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.31
Garry Glass sees Alec McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.59
Lucca Ferreira makes a probing pass to Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.43
0-2Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Neil Elliott replacing Stuart McGrory and Garry Young replacing Duncan Caldwell .
67.34
Neil Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.09
Neil Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.08
Paul Götz runs forward with the ball. Paul Götz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Götz lofts in a cross ball towards Dante Rial. Dante Rial finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Bremner gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.31
Dundee United have made a substitution with Stephen Ferguson replacing Paul Johnstone .
78.39
0-2Eirik Bakke hacks Stephen Ferguson from behind! The referee motions to Eirik Bakke to come over. It's a red card!! Stephen Ferguson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.33
Bruno Vera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucca Ferreira. Lucca Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Dante Rial. Dante Rial knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eirik Bakke 16 Dante Rial 30 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Bremner (GK)
8
2. Colin Brady (DEF)
6
3. Paul Johnstone (DEF)
7
4. Billy Collins (DEF)
6
5. Dominic Bremner (MID)
7
6. Garry Glass (MID)
6
7. Stuart McGrory (MID)
7
8. Don Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
10. Alec McGrory (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
13. Neil Elliott (MID)
6
14. Garry Young (MID)
6
1. Jon Dahl Petersen (GK)
7
2. Bruno Vera (DEF)
5
3. Leon Crooks (DEF)
8
4. Paul Götz (DEF)
8
5. Lucca Ferreira (MID)
7
6. Niklas Hyypia (MID)
7
7. Eduardo Hurtado (MID)
7
8. Heath Régis (MID)
6
9. Eirik Bakke (ATT)
4
10. Daniel Espinoza (ATT)
7
11. Dante Rial (ATT)
9
12. Daniel Gabriel Codrea (MID)
0
13. Lucas Sandoval (MID)
0
14. Yoshihiro Shimizu (MID)
0