Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play Stenhousemuir in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.


0.00
Stenhousemuir start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.36
Julian Scheffler threads the ball through to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Alex White. Alex White makes a convincing header. Don Souness manages to gather it easily.
8.55
Stuart Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
9.56
Kemal Williamson passes the ball forward to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist plays a quick one-two with Colin White and rushes in on goal... Duncan McCoist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
10.01
Andy Cleland barges into Scott McCoist. The referee brings Andy Cleland to one side and gives him a warning! Scott McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.14
Duncan Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soler. Frederico Soler shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.00
Alex White sees space and advances. Alex White edges inside the box! Alex White tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
21.20
Scott Henderson knocks the ball forward to Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Colin White but he's offside!
22.36
Duncan Niven sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Niven shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
24.25
Alec Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henry Redan. Henry Redan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Marr but the linesman indicates offside!
27.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.18
Alec Elliott makes a simple pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson shoots from long range but somehow Romero P. Arias manages to keep it out.
38.45
Julian Scheffler sweeps the ball up the wings. Scott McCoist shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.03
Without breaking stride, Alex Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Matteo.
42.49
Kevin Hopkin hacks Alec Matteo from behind! Kevin Hopkin is shown the yellow card! Alec Matteo runs off the knock.
44.32
Fatik Volmer flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mcallister collects the pass. Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Scott McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Stenhousemuir also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.15
Alec Elliott threads a neat ball through to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin puts a great ball through. Gavin Marr runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.05
Alec Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Kevin Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Kevin Hopkin rockets a shot on goal but somehow Romero P. Arias manages to keep it out.
54.22
Kemal Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson takes it forward alone. Scott Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Marr and advances towards the goal... Scott Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
55.31
Duncan Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.05
Dundee United have made a substitution with Ledley Collymore replacing Duncan McCoist .
63.24
Duncan Niven threads a neat ball through to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Souness who gathers it comfortably.
69.51
Alex Mcinnes barges into Garry Mcallister. The referee calls over Alex Mcinnes and shows him a yellow card! Garry Mcallister runs off the knock.
72.42
Henry Redan knocks the ball forward to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore threads the ball through to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort. Romero P. Arias gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
73.30
Duncan Niven brings the ball forward. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.34
Andy Niven sees Stuart Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morton rushes past Henry Redan! Stuart Morton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Don Souness.
79.30
Garry Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
81.17
Alec Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Colin White. Colin White cuts inside the box! Colin White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.02
Andy Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Alex Mcinnes who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex Mcinnes threads the ball through to Ledley Collymore. Ledley Collymore threads the ball through to Kevin Hopkin but he's offside!
85.39
Garry Mcallister threads the ball through to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.45
Julian Scheffler hacks Colin White from behind! The referee warns Julian Scheffler to calm down! Colin White runs off the knock.
89.40
Alex White flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Soler comfortably collects the pass. Frederico Soler flicks a high ball forward to Scott McCoist who takes it down. Scott McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Redan.
90.00
Garry Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Collymore. Garry Mcallister is warned by the referee! Ledley Collymore hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

The game is drawn at 0-0 and so goes to penalties!

 
Colin White calmly steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
 
Scott McCoist steps up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
 
Kevin Hopkin takes a short run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
 
Stuart Morton takes a slow run up. It's in!! Don Souness had no chance!!
 
Gavin Marr slowly runs up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
 
Andy Niven takes a slow run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top right corner. Goal!
 
Alex Mcinnes calmly steps up. It's in!! Romero P. Arias had no chance!!
 
Duncan Niven calmly steps up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
Andy Cleland calmly steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top left corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
 
Romero P. Arias calmly steps up. What a cracker!! Don Souness had no chance!!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 4 vs 5
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 0 vs 0
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 4 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.2758620689655 vs 51.7241379310345
Play Area
Home team third: 26.44%, Midfield: 50.57%, Away team third: 22.99%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Souness of Dundee United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Don Souness (GK)
9
2. Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Henry Redan (DEF)
6
8
6. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
5
6
8. Alec Elliott (MID)
7
9. Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
6
10. Colin White (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Marr (ATT)
6

12. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
0
14. Youcef Moussa (ATT)
0

2. Andy Niven (DEF)
6
4. Alec Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Fatik Volmer (DEF)
6
6. Alex White (MID)
8
7. Duncan Niven (MID)
8
6
10. Scott McCoist (ATT)
7
11. Stuart Morton (ATT)
7

12. Stuart Morton (GK)
0
13. Kemal Collymore (ATT)
0