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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Queen of the South. A crowd of 19,869 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee and Queen of the South are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Gemmill.


0.00
Dundee kick off and get the first half underway!
4.16
Oliver Reimers clumsily knocks into Adolfo Guardiola. The referee warns Oliver Reimers to calm down! Adolfo Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.02
Barry Brown hits a low pass to Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jon Nicholls effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.46
With a delightful solo run, Barry Brown stretches the opposition's defence. Barry Brown sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.06
Paul McCoist barges into Oliver Reimers. Paul McCoist is given a warning by the referee! Oliver Reimers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.28
Nigel Kahn flicks a high ball forward to David Sullivan who takes it down. David Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Mora. Gian Paolo Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.05
Samuel Marques flicks a high pass forward to John Dickov who brings the ball under control. John Dickov makes a probing pass to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.06
David Sullivan makes a simple pass to Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
30.40
Kevin Morrison makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.27
John Dickov knocks the ball forward to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.50
Nigel Kahn plays the ball forward to Garry Rae. Garry Rae darts forward. Garry Rae knocks the ball forward to Gian Paolo Mora but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.08
David Sullivan surges forward with the ball. David Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.50
John Dickov sees a break and surges forward. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Simon Edwards reads it well. Great save!
42.56
Kevin Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Edwards didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Felipe Hidalgo flicks a high pass forward. John Dickov collects the pass. John Dickov threads the ball through to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Queen of the South also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queen of the South players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queen of the South get the second half underway!
47.41
Paul McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Morrison. Kevin Morrison passes the ball forward to David Davies. David Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.58
Felipe Gonzalez sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.53
Marc Polak changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marc Polak knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Simon Edwards keeps it out!
60.09
Queen of the South have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Telfer replacing Felipe Gonzalez, Neil Bremner replacing Barry Brown and Stephen Cleland replacing Gian Paolo Mora .
61.14
Neil Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Cleland. Stephen Cleland shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
63.08
Paul McCoist takes it forward alone. Paul McCoist changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee!
66.17
John Rizzo passes the ball forward to David Sullivan. David Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Stephen Cleland. Stephen Cleland shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
71.57
Patricio Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Kahn. The referee brings Patricio Pascual to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Kahn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.33
Garry Rae threads a neat ball through to Oliver Reimers. Oliver Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Cleland. Stephen Cleland fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
79.27
With some swift thinking, Garry Rae plays the ball forward to Stephen Cleland. Stephen Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.37
Paul McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Dickov. John Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Kahn.
90.00
Marc Polak passes the ball forward to Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.5063291139241 vs 59.4936708860759
Play Area
Home team third: 27.85%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 27.85%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Henderson of Dundee

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jon Nicholls (GK)
6
6
3. Paul McCoist (DEF)
7
6
6. Marc Polak (MID)
6
6
8. John Dickov (MID)
7
10. Billy Henderson (ATT)
10
11. David Davies (ATT)
6

12. Andy Brady (ATT)
0
13. Jack Van Ede (ATT)
0
14. Craig Niven (ATT)
0

6
2. John Rizzo (DEF)
6
6
4. Nigel Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Richard Law (DEF)
6
7
7. Barry Brown (MID)
6
8. Garry Rae (MID)
7
6
10. Oliver Reimers (ATT)
6
11. Trevor Lampard (ATT)
6

12. Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
13. Neil Bremner (MID)
6
14. Stephen Cleland (ATT)
7