Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Celtic. A crowd of 19,612 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
2.30
0-0Gary Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celtic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
3.44
0-0Stuart McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Gary Young. The referee calls over Stuart McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Gary Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.40
0-1Robbie Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young collects the pass. Gary Young makes a simple pass to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.23
Dominic White knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec McGrory!
18.39
1-1Paul Matteo hits a low pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady makes a simple pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry edges inside the box! Alec Hendry rockets a shot on goal. Duncan Elliott comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.29
1-1Scott Brady clumsily knocks into Duncan Mcallister. The referee warns Scott Brady to calm down! Duncan Mcallister carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.51
Paul Matteo threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. Gary Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry edges inside the box! Alec Hendry takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Elliott!
27.39
1-1Callum Niven flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Matteo.
28.50
Stuart McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen plays a sublime one-two with Alec McGrory and races in on goal... Colin Hansen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Okocha smothers it!
32.22
Scott Brady flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Menendez who takes it down. Alfredo Menendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mcallister.
42.27
1-1Gary Young clumsily knocks into Stuart McGrory. The referee calls over Gary Young and warns him to calm down! Stuart McGrory runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.40
Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Duncan Elliott keeps it out!
51.23
With a delightful solo run, Dominic White stretches the opposition's defence. Dominic White hits a low pass to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
54.27
Gary Young flicks a high pass forward to Kew Van Der Pennen who brings the ball under control. Kew Van Der Pennen whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Elliott comfortably picks it out of the air!
59.41
Neil Campbell surges forward with the ball. Neil Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Hugo Okocha gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
60.41
1-1Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Dominic White and Craig Rae replacing Duncan Caldwell .
65.52
Gary Young takes it forward alone. Gary Young whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Duncan Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.18
Paul Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young makes a probing pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.28
Dundee United have made a substitution with Jan Winkler replacing Matt Mcallister .
78.35
Scott Brady comes in with a late challenge on Callum Niven. Scott Brady is shown the yellow card! Callum Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.38
Michelangelo Sereni hacks Craig Rae from behind! The referee brings Michelangelo Sereni to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Rae runs off the knock.
83.16
Kevin Gallacher clumsily knocks into Gary Young. Kevin Gallacher is warned by the referee! Gary Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
7
2. Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
6
3. Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Billy Collins (DEF)
6
5. Callum Niven (MID)
6
6. Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
7. Dominic White (MID)
6
8. Neil Campbell (MID)
6
9. Colin Hansen (ATT)
7
10. Alec McGrory (ATT)
8
11. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
12. Jan Winkler (DEF)
6
13. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
14. Craig Rae (ATT)
6
1. Hugo Okocha (GK)
7
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
4. Robbie Moffat (DEF)
6
5. Michelangelo Sereni (DEF)
6
6. Scott Brady (MID)
5
7. Gary Young (MID)
9
8. Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
9. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
8
10. Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
6
11. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
8
12. Cesar Martins (DEF)
0
13. Wes Evans (ATT)
0
14. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
0