Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marcos Ibanez | M. Ibanez |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Alec White | A. White | |||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | Gary Eustace | G. Eustace | |||||||||
| Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Brenny Broers | B. Broers | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 61 | M | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Alec Ferguson | A. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Stephen Rae | S. Rae | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Billy Mcinnes | B. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | | 50 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Mccall | D. Mccall | ||||||||
| Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Craig Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Alec Telfer | A. Telfer | | 60 | A | | 9 | | M | 42 | | Andy Collins | A. Collins | |||||||||
| Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Samuel Campos | S. Campos |  | 51 | A | | 11 | | | A | 54 | | Dominic Niven | D. Niven | ||||||||
| Callum Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 58 | D | | 12 | | A | 52 | | Les Potts | L. Potts | |||||||||
| Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 56 | D | | 13 | | G | 50 | | Paul Campbell | P. Campbell | |||||||||
| Duncan White | D. White | | 55 | D | | 14 | | D | 49 | | Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | |||||||||
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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 Raith Rovers. A crowd of 4,015 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers kick off!
2.12
0-0Stephen Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
4.47
0-0Andy Collins flicks a high pass forward to Paul Hopkin who brings the ball under control. Paul Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Naysmith.
6.17
Richard Henderson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard Henderson makes a simple pass to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner shoots from distance but it flies wide!
12.33
0-0Samuel Campos barges into Brenny Broers. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brenny Broers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.28
Gary Eustace controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Collins. Craig Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Collins makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.49
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.23
Richard Henderson passes the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Without breaking stride, Matt Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
24.39
Andy Collins sees Dominic Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Niven shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
28.07
0-0Billy Mcinnes darts forward. Billy Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.49
Gary Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin collects the pass. Paul Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Niven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.10
0-0Billy Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin runs straight at the defence! Richard Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
45.00
Alex Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United get the second half underway!
53.02
Matt Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
57.24
0-1Gary Eustace hits a low pass to Craig Collins. Craig Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.43
Andy Collins threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Niven. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.57
0-1Dominic Niven hacks Richard Henderson from behind! Dominic Niven is given a warning by the referee! Richard Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.15
Brenny Broers passes the ball forward to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall knocks the ball forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marcos Ibanez with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
75.23
Stephen Rae flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer collects the pass. Alec Telfer shoots from outside the area but is denied by John Gemmell. Excellent save.
84.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.09
Gary Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.23
Alex Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but John Gemmell manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Gary Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Matt Mcinnes hits a low pass to Duncan White. Duncan White cuts inside the box! Duncan White shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dominic Niven 57, 85 Paul Hopkin 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcos Ibanez (GK)
6
2. Gary Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4. Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
5. Matt Mcinnes (MID)
6
6. Stephen Rae (MID)
6
7. Alex Dickov (MID)
6
8. Matt Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Alec Telfer (ATT)
6
10. Matt Bremner (ATT)
6
11. Samuel Campos (ATT)
5
12. Callum Sullivan (DEF)
0
13. Colin Caldwell (DEF)
0
14. Duncan White (DEF)
6
1. John Gemmell (GK)
6
2. Alec White (DEF)
6
3. Gary Eustace (DEF)
7
4. Brenny Broers (DEF)
6
5. Alec Ferguson (DEF)
6
6. Billy Mcinnes (MID)
6
7. Duncan Mccall (MID)
6
8. Craig Collins (MID)
6
9. Andy Collins (MID)
6
10. Paul Hopkin (ATT)
9
11. Dominic Niven (ATT)
9
12. Les Potts (ATT)
0
13. Paul Campbell (GK)
0
14. Kevin Telfer (DEF)
0