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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 4,964 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.


0.00
Forfar Athletic start the match!
3.12
Matt Gemmill sees Alec Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Campos who gathers it comfortably.
6.28
Gary Hopkin runs forward with the ball. Gary Hopkin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary Hopkin threads the ball through to Vasco Lima but he's offside!
8.17
Dominic Mason threads a neat ball through to Ian Carragher. Ian Carragher sees space and advances. Ian Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.44
Joos Seedorf catches Kevin McGrory on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin McGrory runs off the knock.
10.18
Kevin McGrory catches Joos Seedorf on the ankles. The referee warns Kevin McGrory to calm down! Joos Seedorf gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.17
Kevin McGrory hits a low pass to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov passes the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.36
Matt Gemmill passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
18.10
Richard Henderson pushes up the pitch. Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer whips the ball goalwards with his head but Alberto Campos reads it well. Quality keeping!
20.58
Don Hutchison threads the ball through to Ian Carragher. Ian Carragher threads a neat ball through to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.02
Colin Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Lima who takes it down. Vasco Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
22.46
Craig Gemmell takes it forward alone. Craig Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
24.16
Ian Carragher takes it forward alone. Ian Carragher shoots from distance. Stuart McCoist effortlessly gets down and covers it.
26.40
Colin Dickov makes a probing pass to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but Stuart McCoist reads it well. Good keeping!
27.21
Scott McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf collects the pass. Joos Seedorf plays a quick one-two with Vasco Lima and rushes in on goal... Joos Seedorf makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
28.56
Matt Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer controls it well on his chest. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Campos who gathers it comfortably.
33.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Colin Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner.

45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.26
Ian Carragher hacks Alex Dickov from behind! Ian Carragher is warned by the referee! Alex Dickov runs off the knock.
48.55
Matt Gemmill makes a probing pass to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
49.13
Craig Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Campos!
51.12
Matt Gemmill comes in with a late challenge on Ian Carragher. The referee warns Matt Gemmill to calm down! Ian Carragher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.41
Kevin McGrory catches Vasco Lima on the ankles. Kevin McGrory is warned by the referee again! Vasco Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.49
Colin Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.57
Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.43
Colin Dickov surges forward with the ball. Colin Dickov shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.08
Ian Carragher makes a probing pass to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Naysmith.
77.06
Gary Naysmith makes a probing pass to Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell sees a break and surges forward. Craig Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.39
Don Hutchison takes it forward alone. Don Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joos Seedorf flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Lima. Some awkward footwork from Vasco Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. Stuart McCoist gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
84.15
With great vision, Ian Carragher plays the ball forward to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
87.49
Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Telfer shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Telfer shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.1395348837209 vs 41.8604651162791
Play Area
Home team third: 25.58%, Midfield: 43.02%, Away team third: 31.40%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Telfer of Dundee United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Gary Hopkin (DEF)
7
3. Don Hutchison (DEF)
7
4. Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
5. Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Scott McNeill (MID)
6
7. Colin Dickov (MID)
8
8. Ian Carragher (MID)
8
9. Neil Booth (MID)
6
10. Joos Seedorf (ATT)
5
11. Vasco Lima (ATT)
7

12. Garry McGrory (ATT)
0
0
14. Billy Cleland (DEF)
0

2. Gary Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
5. Matt Mcinnes (MID)
6
6. Alex Dickov (MID)
6
7. Matt Gemmill (MID)
8
8. Craig Gemmell (MID)
8
9. Alec Telfer (ATT)
9
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