Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 16,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Morton.
0.00
0-0St. Johnstone start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
0-0Frederico Nunes makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
4.33
0-0Uwe Hollmer passes the ball forward to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin McCoist.
6.57
0-1Frederico Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic sees Laurent Soetaers just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Laurent Soetaers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Duncan Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.14
0-1Duncan Mcallister catches Con Milosevic on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Con Milosevic stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.02
Neil Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers whips in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Duncan Elliott effortlessly picks it out of the air!
24.12
With great vision, Don Gemmill plays the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
28.36
Gavin McCoist sees space and advances. Gavin McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Con Milosevic who brings the ball under control. Con Milosevic rushes past Paul Johnstone! Con Milosevic tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
30.12
Frederico Nunes makes a probing pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.48
Frederico Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Hollmer. The referee calls over Frederico Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Hollmer runs off the knock.
39.03
0-1Don Gemmill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Gemmill tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.41
Callum Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
42.02
Frederico Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Frederico Nunes threads the ball through to Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United get the second half underway!
48.52
Jakob Kneissl flicks a high ball forward to Laurent Soetaers who takes it down. Laurent Soetaers knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Duncan Elliott easily picks it out of the air!
49.40
0-1Uwe Hollmer advances with the ball. Uwe Hollmer threads the ball through to Gavin McGrory but he's offside!
51.19
Don Gemmill makes a simple pass to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Don Henderson.
52.52
0-1Don Gemmill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alec Johnstone shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.11
Uwe Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Caldwell shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.37
0-1Alec Johnstone barges into Neil Strachan. The referee calls over Alec Johnstone and shows him a yellow card! Neil Strachan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.08
0-1Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic White replacing Uwe Hollmer and David Gough replacing Alec Johnstone .
65.25
Jakob Kneissl knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Soetaers. Laurent Soetaers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Elliott.
66.35
0-1Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Laurent Soetaers plays it to the far post. David Gough gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
67.41
Duncan Mcallister makes a probing pass to Don Gemmill. With some swift thinking, Don Gemmill plays the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.48
Dominic White controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.17
Duncan Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Dominic White who takes it down. Dominic White laces a through ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
77.52
Dundee United have made a substitution with Craig Collins replacing Billy Collins .
79.07
Callum Niven flicks a high ball forward to David Gough who takes it down. David Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.20
Callum Niven flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Caldwell who takes it down. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin McCoist.
83.55
Don Gemmill sees David Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gough shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Don Henderson manages to gather it effortlessly.
84.45
Without breaking stride, Callum Niven plays the ball forward to David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Henderson who gathers it comfortably.
87.50
Callum Niven plays the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Don Henderson!
89.07
Craig Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Niven. Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Laurent Soetaers of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
8
2. Paul Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Billy Collins (DEF)
6
4. Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
5
5. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
6. Callum Niven (MID)
7
7. Uwe Hollmer (MID)
6
8. Don Gemmill (MID)
7
9. Gavin McGrory (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
11. Alec Johnstone (ATT)
5
12. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
13. Dominic White (MID)
6
14. David Gough (ATT)
6
1. Don Henderson (GK)
8
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
4. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
6
5. Mario Castro (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Kneissl (MID)
6
7. Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
7
9. David Strachan (ATT)
6
10. Markus Frieser (ATT)
6
11. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
9
12. Andy Elliott (DEF)
0
13. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
0
14. Oscar Jr. Tacchi (DEF)
0