Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 11,113 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morton.
0.00
0-0Dundee United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.30
0-0Juan Andres flicks a high pass forward to John Mason who brings the ball under control. John Mason knocks in a cross ball towards David Burley. David Burley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
4.23
0-1Juan Andres runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.08
0-1Henry Redan clumsily knocks into Juan Andres. Henry Redan is shown the yellow card! Juan Andres gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.36
David Burley makes a probing pass to Gary Gough. Gary Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
10.10
Neil Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Andres. Juan Andres edges inside the box! Juan Andres comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.37
0-1David Burley flicks a high ball forward to John Mason who takes it down. John Mason makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Neil Matteo. Some awkward footwork from Neil Matteo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
15.28
0-1Gary Gough flicks a high pass forward. Neil Matteo controls it well on his chest. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.46
0-1Neil Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to David Burley. David Burley makes a simple pass, allowing Neil Hutchison to run into the box. Scott McStay hacks Neil Hutchison from behind! Penalty not given!!
24.41
With great vision, Stuart Johnstone plays the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.07
Scott Booth makes a probing pass to Gary Gough. Gary Gough brings the ball forward. Gary Gough whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hutchison. Neil Hutchison makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.36
0-1Matthew Gargo plays the ball forward to Gary Gough. Gary Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Gough but he's offside!
28.58
Neil Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Colin Gough who brings the ball under control. Colin Gough runs straight at the defence! Colin Gough tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
30.34
Duncan McCoist takes it forward alone. Duncan McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Marr!
33.25
Duncan McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini advances inside the box! Willy Moracchini shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willy Moracchini!
38.58
Henry Redan makes a simple pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
39.32
2-1Stuart Johnstone hacks Willy Moracchini from behind! Stuart Johnstone is warned by the referee! Willy Moracchini runs off the knock.
42.07
David Burley flicks a high pass forward. John Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Marr who brings the ball under control. Gavin Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Willy Moracchini but he's offside!
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. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off!
47.01
Willy Moracchini barges into Scott Booth. The referee warns Willy Moracchini to calm down! Scott Booth runs off the knock.
48.52
Duncan McCoist sees Alfred Van Dieren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Van Dieren knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr rushes past Scott Booth! Scott Booth hacks Gavin Marr from behind! Gavin Marr appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
53.28
Juan Andres flicks a high ball forward to Colin Gough who takes it down. Colin Gough whips in a cross ball towards John Mason. John Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.09
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Gary Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alec Dickov.
60.27
2-1Alex Mcinnes slams into Gary Gough with his studs up. Alex Mcinnes is shown the red card!! Gary Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.05
2-1Andy Cleland clumsily knocks into Colin Gough. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.55
Juan Andres flicks a high pass forward. John Mason controls it well on his chest. John Mason plays a one-two with Colin Gough and rushes in on goal... John Mason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.04
Duncan McCoist passes the ball forward to Scott McStay. Scott McStay cuts inside the box! Scott McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Nuno Alves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.32
Scott McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
83.33
Stuart Johnstone takes it forward alone. Stuart Johnstone makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of John Mason. Some good footwork from John Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.13
Henry Redan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Henderson and advances towards the goal... Alfred Van Dieren looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nuno Alves easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gavin Marr 30 Willy Moracchini 33 Scott McStay 71 | Neil Matteo 4 John Mason 68, 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Mason of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2. Henry Redan (DEF)
6
3. Andy Cleland (DEF)
5
4. Kemal Williamson (DEF)
6
5. Scott Henderson (MID)
6
6. Scott McStay (MID)
7
7. Duncan McCoist (MID)
7
8. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
3
9. Willy Moracchini (ATT)
7
10. Alfred Van Dieren (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Marr (ATT)
7
12. Alec Elliott (MID)
0
13. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
0
14. Ledley Collymore (GK)
0
1. Nuno Alves (GK)
6
2. Scott Booth (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
6
5. Gary Gough (MID)
6
6. Neil Hutchison (MID)
6
7. David Burley (MID)
6
8. Juan Andres (MID)
7
9. Colin Gough (ATT)
6
10. John Mason (ATT)
8
11. Neil Matteo (ATT)
7
12. Guido Ambrosino (DEF)
0
13. Martin Wilke (GK)
0
14. Billy Booth (DEF)
0