Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 11,760 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Niven.
0.00
0-0Dundee United kick off!
6.46
0-0Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward to Duncan McCoist who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan McCoist shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.06
1-0Andy Cleland runs forward with the ball. Andy Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Marr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren beats his man to it with a header. Alfred Van Dieren scores for Dundee United!!
14.56
1-0Kemal Williamson decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Marr but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.14
Duncan McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Van Dieren who takes it down. Alfred Van Dieren tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
24.47
Ferry Vreman knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer plays the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.42
1-1Kemal Williamson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Matteo.
45.00
Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also 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 Heart of Midlothian kick off!
47.47
Gian Paolo Tangorra threads a neat ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.30
1-1Romero P. Ferrer sees Gian Paolo Tangorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gian Paolo Tangorra lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor beats his man to it with a header but Alec Dickov reads it well. Nice save!
51.42
Jeremy Van De Hor passes the ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig rushes past Kemal Williamson! Matt Greig looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alec Dickov had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
54.26
Jeremy Van De Hor sees Matt Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alec Dickov didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.22
Alan Vickers hits a low pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
60.16
1-2Dundee United have made a substitution with Ledley Lawrence replacing Duncan McCoist .
61.16
Ferry Vreman flicks a high ball forward to Richard Henderson who takes it down. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
65.23
Ferry Vreman knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
66.00
Matt Greig laces a through ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
69.45
Ledley Lawrence makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Van Dieren but the linesman indicates offside!
78.19
With great vision, Kemal Williamson plays the ball forward to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Scott Henderson scores for Dundee United!!
81.12
Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Marr controls it well on his chest. Gavin Marr whips in a cross ball towards Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willy Moracchini!
85.02
Scott Henderson darts forward. Scott Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Marr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Scott Henderson provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Greig of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Dickov (GK)
7
2. Henry Redan (DEF)
6
3. Andy Cleland (DEF)
7
4. Kemal Williamson (DEF)
7
5. Scott Henderson (MID)
8
6. Scott McStay (MID)
6
7. Duncan McCoist (MID)
7
8. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
6
9. Willy Moracchini (ATT)
7
10. Alfred Van Dieren (ATT)
8
11. Gavin Marr (ATT)
8
12. Alec Elliott (MID)
0
13. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
6
14. Ledley Collymore (GK)
0
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
6
2. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3. David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Ferry Vreman (DEF)
6
5. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Jeremy Van De Hor (MID)
7
8. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
6
9. Alan Vickers (MID)
7
10. Matt Greig (ATT)
9
11. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
0
13. Alex Ritchie (MID)
0
14. Gabriel Pardo (ATT)
0