Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Don Souness | D. Souness |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Paul McNeill | P. McNeill | |||||||||
| Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Enrique Navarro | E. Navarro | |||||||||
| Adrian Monk | A. Monk |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Duncan Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Nestor Haddadou | N. Haddadou |  | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Mervin Charlton | M. Charlton | |||||||||
| Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Scott McStay | S. McStay | | 68 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Neil Davidson | N. Davidson | ||||||||
| Alex Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | | 57 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Don Gemmell | D. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | | 59 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 |  | Max Conticchio | M. Conticchio | |||||||||
| Colin White | C. White | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Neil McGrory | N. McGrory | |||||||||
| Gavin Marr | G. Marr | | 51 | A | | 11 | | | A | 54 |  | Linus Helmer | L. Helmer | ||||||||
| Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | | 57 | G | | 12 | | G | 48 | | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
| Ledley Lawrence | L. Lawrence | | 50 | A | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Callum Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Ledley Collymore | L. Collymore | | 50 | G | | 14 | | M | 44 | | Dominic Gallacher | D. Gallacher | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Brechin. A crowd of 9,300 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hendry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hendry.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.08
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Hopkin laces a through ball forward to Colin White. Colin White knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr whips the ball goalwards with his head. Paul McNeill didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.22
0-0Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward to Alex Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Alex Mcinnes shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
14.19
Mervin Charlton sees Don Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Linus Helmer. With great vision, Linus Helmer plays the ball forward to Neil McGrory who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Neil McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.29
0-0Alex Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Scott Henderson who brings the ball under control. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Charlton.
18.52
0-0Matt Ritchie hacks Gavin Marr from behind! The referee warns Matt Ritchie to calm down! Gavin Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.09
0-0Scott Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alex Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Alex Mcinnes skips past Mervin Charlton! Matt Ritchie barges into Alex Mcinnes. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
20.09
0-0The referee points to the spot..
21.44
1-0Colin White takes a short run up. The keeper dives to the left but Colin White cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
28.01
Scott McStay takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland advances with the ball. Andy Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McStay. Scott McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Paul McNeill!
30.50
Scott McStay threads the ball through to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Ritchie.
32.17
Don Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.19
Nestor Haddadou flicks a high pass forward. Scott McStay controls it well on his chest. Scott McStay knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.33
Mervin Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Bremner who takes it down. Kevin Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Souness who gathers it comfortably.
44.18
Adrian Monk kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
2-0Scott McStay catches Max Conticchio on the ankles. The referee brings Scott McStay to one side and gives him a warning! Max Conticchio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
47.54
Showing composure, Scott McStay plays the ball forward to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
48.53
Scott McStay clumsily knocks into Linus Helmer. The referee warns Scott McStay again to calm down! Linus Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.53
Alec Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
54.32
Scott McStay passes the ball forward to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Hopkin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Paul McNeill reads it well. Quality keeping!
55.54
Kevin Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Don Souness picks it out of the air!
57.27
2-0Alec Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Colin White but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.48
Alex Mcinnes makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mcinnes threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Kevin Hopkin provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
61.13
Duncan Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Souness with no chance!! Goal for Brechin!
66.52
Don Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer plays a one-two with Neil McGrory and rushes in on goal... Linus Helmer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.37
Don Gemmell takes it forward alone. Don Gemmell makes a great pass forward. Linus Helmer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.46
Max Conticchio flicks a high pass forward to Don Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Don Gemmell plays a sublime one-two with Linus Helmer and races in on goal... Don Gemmell rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.08
Alex Mcinnes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mcinnes shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
78.15
Adrian Monk threads a neat ball through to Scott McStay. Scott McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.08
Andy Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Hopkin who brings the ball under control. With vision, Kevin Hopkin laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Colin White 21 (p) Scott Henderson 36 | Linus Helmer 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Souness (GK)
6
2. Andy Cleland (DEF)
7
3. Adrian Monk (DEF)
6
4. Nestor Haddadou (DEF)
6
5. Scott Henderson (MID)
8
6. Scott McStay (MID)
8
7. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
8
8. Alec Elliott (MID)
6
9. Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
8
10. Colin White (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Marr (ATT)
6
12. Garry Morrison (GK)
0
13. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
0
14. Ledley Collymore (GK)
0
1. Paul McNeill (GK)
7
2. Enrique Navarro (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Mervin Charlton (DEF)
6
5. Matt Ritchie (DEF)
5
6. Neil Davidson (MID)
6
7. Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
8. Don Gemmell (MID)
7
9. Max Conticchio (MID)
6
10. Neil McGrory (ATT)
7
11. Linus Helmer (ATT)
8
12. Billy McNeill (GK)
0
13. Callum Gough (ATT)
0
14. Dominic Gallacher (MID)
0