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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Dundee United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee 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 Alec Ferguson.


0.00
Dundee kick off the first half!
6.55
Craig Souness darts forward. Craig Souness finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Mckinlay easily gets down and covers it.
8.57
Liam Mills threads the ball through to Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Mcinnes.
9.41
Garry Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Scott Henderson who brings the ball under control. Scott Henderson plays the ball forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from long range but it is miles over!
10.23
Kevin Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Kevin Hopkin tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
16.52
Ernesto Lorenzo receives the ball from a throw-in from Tim Dichio. Ernesto Lorenzo chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin advances inside the box! Kevin Hopkin tries a spectacular strike. Duncan Mckinlay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.53
Ernesto Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Kevin Hopkin plays a quick one-two with Stephane Pinna and rushes in on goal... Kevin Hopkin cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Duncan Mckinlay is on top of it.
26.27
Craig Ferguson threads the ball through to Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison laces a weighted ball forward to Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk cuts inside the box! Dirk Averdijk strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.15
Paul Morrison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Anton Janes. Anton Janes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
30.33
Dirk Averdijk makes a simple pass to Anton Janes. Anton Janes deftly passes the ball to Dirk Averdijk, releasing him through on goal. Dirk Averdijk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
32.20
Paul Morrison makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Morrison threads a neat ball through to Liam Mills. Liam Mills runs straight at the defence! Liam Mills makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.02
Anton Janes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anton Janes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.07
Duncan Campbell hits a low pass to Colin Inglis. Colin Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Dirk Averdijk controls it well on his chest. Dirk Averdijk shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.59
Ernesto Lorenzo chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.17
Alex Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Bruno Semedo barges into Alex Mcinnes. Bruno Semedo is warned by the referee! Alex Mcinnes runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
48.47
Ernesto Lorenzo sees Scott Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
54.17
Ernesto Lorenzo catches Colin Inglis on the ankles. The referee calls over Ernesto Lorenzo and warns him to calm down! Colin Inglis runs off the knock.
59.00
Bruno Semedo sees Dirk Averdijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dirk Averdijk shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.39
Garry Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Colin Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.35
Ernesto Lorenzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alex Mcinnes runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alex Mcinnes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
72.10
Colin Inglis makes a probing pass to Liam Mills. Liam Mills shoots from distance. Don Souness gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
77.11
Alex Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.35
Kevin Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Anton Janes. The referee calls over Kevin Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Anton Janes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.14
Colin Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Janes. Anton Janes skips past Garry Morrison! Anton Janes shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
84.56
Paul Morrison takes a short throw-in bringing Liam Mills into play. Liam Mills hits a low pass to Dirk Averdijk. Dirk Averdijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
Alex Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna plays a quick one-two with Colin Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Stephane Pinna muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Alex Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Caldwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Stephane Pinna. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 53.6585365853659 vs 46.3414634146341
Play Area
Home team third: 28.05%, Midfield: 47.56%, Away team third: 24.39%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Hopkin of Dundee United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
4. David Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6
6. Bruno Semedo (MID)
6
7. Colin Inglis (MID)
7
8. Liam Mills (MID)
7
9. Paul Morrison (MID)
7
10. Anton Janes (ATT)
7
11. Dirk Averdijk (ATT)
6

12. Iwan Fuchs (ATT)
0
13. Anton de Boer (ATT)
0

1. Don Souness (GK)
6
6
3. Tim Dichio (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Kevin Hopkin (MID)
6
7. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
8
8. Craig Souness (MID)
6
9. Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
9
10. Stephane Pinna (ATT)
8
11. Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6

0
13. Nick Greening (MID)
0
14. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
0