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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Elgin City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Dundee United and Elgin City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Dundee United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
Paul Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Marazzina. Vincenzo Marazzina is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.15
Andy Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Collins who gathers it comfortably.
8.38
Ivan Martin threads the ball through to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson passes the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell shoots from 25 yards. Gavin Collins easily smothers it.
9.09
Kevin Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Liddell. David Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Rokuro Sato. Rokuro Sato whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.36
John Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Rokuro Sato. Rokuro Sato flicks the ball with his head but Stephen White is on top of it.
15.51
Stephen Mccall passes the ball forward to John Morrison. John Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. John Morrison goes all the way! John Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stephen White manages to gather it comfortably.
16.12
Vincenzo Marazzina barges into Stephen Mccall. Vincenzo Marazzina is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.54
Richard Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Marazzina. Vincenzo Marazzina goes all the way! Vincenzo Marazzina tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.15
Kevin Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Mortensen. Aaron Mortensen makes a simple pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from outside the area. Stephen White easily smothers it.
26.35
Paul Souness comes in with a late challenge on David Liddell. Paul Souness is shown the yellow card! David Liddell runs off the knock.
38.15
Aaron Mortensen kicks a strong pass forward to Rokuro Sato. Rokuro Sato whips in a cross ball towards Don McGrory. Don McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.49
Paul Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell goes all the way! Stephen Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gavin Collins is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Elgin City get the second half underway!
47.52
Dominic McCoist knocks the ball forward to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gavin Collins!
49.21
Ivan Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson threads the ball through to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell goes all the way! Richard Liddell rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.25
Andy Henderson clumsily knocks into Aaron Mortensen. The referee calls over Andy Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Aaron Mortensen stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.11
Stephen Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mccall threads the ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.58
Kevin Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Richard Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.22
Paul Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell goes all the way! Richard Liddell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.14
Ivan Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McCoist. Dominic McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Marazzina. Vincenzo Marazzina shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
73.50
Paul Souness passes the ball forward to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hendry.
83.39
Dominic McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vincenzo Marazzina. Vincenzo Marazzina lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
84.02
Stephen Mckinlay surges forward with the ball. Stephen Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven whips in a cross ball towards Don McGrory. Don McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
87.23
Richard Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Gavin Collins had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
90.00
Aaron Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rokuro Sato. Rokuro Sato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen White who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Gemmell of Dundee United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.1764705882353 vs 38.8235294117647
Play Area
Home team third: 29.41%, Midfield: 42.35%, Away team third: 28.24%