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 Aberdeen. A crowd of 13,538 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Glass.
0.00
0-0Dundee United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.11
0-0Filipe Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Waters. Chris Waters shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Duncan Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
10.55
0-0Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward. Colin Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Caldwell shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
12.10
Colin Caldwell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Caldwell rushes past Stephen Mcallister! Some good footwork from Colin Caldwell provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Ivan Pichichi. Excellent save.
14.06
Steven Winterburn threads the ball through to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Duncan Liddell. Excellent save.
20.31
Alex Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.16
0-0Kevin White knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Navarro.
28.47
Gavin Souness makes a simple pass to Malcolm Vassell. Malcolm Vassell plays the ball forward to Chris Waters. Chris Waters tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
33.29
Lakhdar Klouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn edges inside the box! Steven Winterburn tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
34.44
0-0Kevin White comes in with a very late challenge on Lakhdar Klouchi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Lakhdar Klouchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.28
With imagination, Stephen Mcallister plays the ball forward to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi flicks a high pass forward. Chris Waters collects the pass. Chris Waters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
40.37
Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Vieira controls it well on his chest. Trevor Vieira shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
42.37
Steven Winterburn makes a probing pass to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi whips in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
45.00
Stephen Mcallister makes a simple pass to Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi hits a low pass to Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont whips in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen have changed their lineup with Matt Moffat replacing Trevor Vieira. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aberdeen kick off!
51.04
0-1Lakhdar Klouchi flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Monteiro advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Filipe Monteiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. Duncan Liddell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.28
Pablo Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Lakhdar Klouchi who brings the ball under control. Lakhdar Klouchi lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Lobont. Marino Lobont powers a header at goal but somehow Duncan Liddell manages to keep it out.
59.50
Steven Winterburn receives the ball from a throw-in from Lakhdar Klouchi. Steven Winterburn makes a probing pass to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat whips in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi whips the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.06
0-1Dundee United have made a substitution with Kevin Bremner replacing Craig Souness .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Jack Jansen replacing Marino Lobont .
61.16
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.01
Pablo Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Lakhdar Klouchi. With a delightful solo run, Lakhdar Klouchi stretches the opposition's defence. Lakhdar Klouchi whips in a cross ball towards Jack Jansen. Jack Jansen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.45
Malcolm Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Jansen. Jack Jansen knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Liddell.
77.45
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Andy Hopkin replacing Malcolm Vassell .
78.51
Nick Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephane Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
79.17
Billy Thomson launches a long ball forward. Kevin Hopkin skips past Andy Hopkin! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Hopkin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Pichichi smothers it!
85.16
Gavin Souness hits a low pass to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro flicks the ball with his head. Filipe Monteiro scores for Aberdeen!!
90.00
Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Kevin Hopkin makes a defence splitting pass to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
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
| Filipe Monteiro 51, 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Duncan Liddell (GK)
7
2. Kevin White (DEF)
3
3. Billy Thomson (DEF)
6
4. Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Hopkin (MID)
6
6. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
6
7. Craig Souness (MID)
6
8. Nick Greening (MID)
6
9. Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
6
10. Stephane Pinna (ATT)
6
11. Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6
12. Craig Gemmell (GK)
0
13. Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
14. Colin Hutchison (ATT)
0
1. Ivan Pichichi (GK)
6
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Navarro (DEF)
6
6. Steven Winterburn (MID)
7
7. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
8
8. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Chris Waters (MID)
6
10. Marino Lobont (ATT)
6
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
9
12. Andy Hopkin (DEF)
6
13. Jack Jansen (ATT)
6
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6