Match Report
| Dundee | Dundee |  |  | Motherwell | Motherwell | ||||||||||||||||
| Derek Robson | Derek Robson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jon Dahl Petersen | J. Petersen |  | 78 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Andy James | A. James | |||||||||
| Leon Crooks | L. Crooks |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Sin'ichi Shimizu | S. Shimizu |  | 76 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 68 |  | Mauricio Gainza | M. Gainza | ||||||||
| Bruno Vera | B. Vera |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Neil Burley | N. Burley | |||||||||
| Lucca Ferreira | L. Ferreira |  | 84 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 |  | Torsten Eilts | T. Eilts | |||||||||
| Niklas Hyypia | N. Hyypia |  | 84 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Eric Raff | E. Raff | |||||||||
| Eduardo Hurtado | E. Hurtado |  | 82 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Callum Niven | C. Niven | |||||||||
| Heath Régis | H. Régis |  | 81 | M | | 8 | | | A | 69 | | Gavin Morrison | G. Morrison | ||||||||
| Eirik Bakke | E. Bakke |  | 80 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 |  | Tiago Tavares | T. Tavares | |||||||||
| Daniel Espinoza | D. Espinoza | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 |  | Shota Trustfull | S. Trustfull | |||||||||
| Dante Rial | D. Rial | | 83 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | David Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Yoshihiro Shimizu | Y. Shimizu | | 78 | M | | 12 | | D | 60 | | Darren Greening | D. Greening | |||||||||
| Lucas Sandoval | L. Sandoval |  | 81 | M | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Colin Telfer | C. Telfer | |||||||||
| Daniel Gabriel Codrea | D. Codrea |  | 80 | M | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Ugo Christie | U. Christie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 15,491 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Netzer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Netzer.
0.00
0-0Motherwell start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.29
0-0Callum Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Shota Trustfull. Shota Trustfull knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.13
0-0Callum Niven passes the ball forward to David Hendry. David Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
8.09
0-0Bruno Vera flicks the ball to his team mate, Niklas Hyypia. Niklas Hyypia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza whips in a cross ball towards Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Andy James. Excellent save.
12.55
Eduardo Hurtado makes a simple pass to Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza knocks the ball to his team mate, Dante Rial. Some good footwork from Dante Rial provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dundee are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
21.06
Callum Niven threads a neat ball through to Shota Trustfull. Shota Trustfull runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Shota Trustfull provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.58
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.18
1-0Bruno Vera makes a probing pass to Niklas Hyypia. Niklas Hyypia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dante Rial. Dante Rial makes a defence splitting pass to Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Andy James has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.01
Callum Niven laces a through ball forward to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Shota Trustfull. Shota Trustfull is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Bruno Vera flicks a high pass forward. Niklas Hyypia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niklas Hyypia sees a break and surges forward. Niklas Hyypia advances inside the box! Niklas Hyypia shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Motherwell have changed their lineup with Colin Telfer replacing Callum Niven and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
Dundee kick off!
47.04
Niklas Hyypia flicks a high pass forward to Eirik Bakke who brings the ball under control. Eirik Bakke knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza makes a convincing header. Andy James easily punches it away to safety.
48.32
Niklas Hyypia flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Espinoza who takes it down. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Dante Rial. Dante Rial connects with a diving header. Andy James gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
49.51
Eduardo Hurtado chips the ball to his team mate, Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke whips in a cross ball towards Dante Rial. Dante Rial outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
53.02
Mauricio Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, David Hendry. David Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
55.09
1-0Lucca Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Dante Rial who brings the ball under control. Dante Rial whips in a cross ball towards Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Mauricio Gainza!
57.57
Eduardo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward to Dante Rial who brings the ball neatly under control. Dante Rial lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.32
Niklas Hyypia flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Espinoza collects the pass. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Gainza.
60.01
1-0Motherwell have made a substitution with Ugo Christie replacing Shota Trustfull .
61.09
Heath Régis flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Espinoza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Dante Rial. Dante Rial gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Neil Burley is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.01
Torsten Eilts knocks the ball forward to Colin Telfer. Colin Telfer threads a neat ball through to Ugo Christie. Ugo Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Crooks.
67.44
Leon Crooks makes a probing pass to Lucca Ferreira. Lucca Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Dante Rial. Dante Rial knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Gainza.
72.51
Eric Raff flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison cuts inside the box! Gavin Morrison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.06
Niklas Hyypia hits a low pass to Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke lofts in a cross ball towards Dante Rial. Dante Rial whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Andy James had no chance!! Goal for Dundee!
84.57
Colin Telfer makes an attacking run forward. Colin Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.47
Bruno Vera flicks a high ball forward to Niklas Hyypia who takes it down. Niklas Hyypia threads a neat ball through to Eirik Bakke. Eirik Bakke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Gainza.
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
| Eirik Bakke 36 Dante Rial 77 | Gavin Morrison 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jon Dahl Petersen (GK)
6
2. Leon Crooks (DEF)
6
3. Sin'ichi Shimizu (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Vera (DEF)
7
5. Lucca Ferreira (MID)
6
6. Niklas Hyypia (MID)
8
7. Eduardo Hurtado (MID)
6
8. Heath Régis (MID)
6
9. Eirik Bakke (ATT)
9
10. Daniel Espinoza (ATT)
7
11. Dante Rial (ATT)
9
12. Yoshihiro Shimizu (MID)
0
13. Lucas Sandoval (MID)
0
14. Daniel Gabriel Codrea (MID)
0
1. Andy James (GK)
7
2. Stuart McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Gainza (DEF)
6
4. Neil Burley (DEF)
6
5. Torsten Eilts (DEF)
6
6. Eric Raff (MID)
6
7. Callum Niven (MID)
6
8. Gavin Morrison (ATT)
8
9. Tiago Tavares (ATT)
6
10. Shota Trustfull (ATT)
6
11. David Hendry (ATT)
6
12. Darren Greening (DEF)
0
13. Colin Telfer (MID)
7
14. Ugo Christie (GK)
6