Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry WhiteG. White60
G
1
G
62Kevin McinnesK. Mcinnes
Manuele SignoriM. Signori67
D
2
D
70Colin HendryC. Hendry
Steve GrayS. Gray64
D
3
D
67Jonas SachsJ. Sachs
Leon HoenessL. Hoeness59
D
4
D
63Stephen LiddellS. Liddell
Paul HutchisonP. Hutchison55
D
5
M
68Stuart SounessS. Souness
Youl Alidor DebecY. Debec73
M
6captain
M
65John BrightonJ. Brighton
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson66
M
7
M
64Eoin SheringhamE. Sheringham
Guillermo KikoG. Kiko63
M
8
M
56Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson
Don BurleyD. Burley56
M
captain9
A
69Tony Van WesteropT. Van Westerop
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan72
A
10
A
58Mick MilliganM. Milligan
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith72
A
11
A
56Jorge MoutinhoJ. Moutinho
 
Matt HendryM. Hendry60
A
12
G
58Demlaba Ben HaddouD. Ben Haddou
Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson58
G
13
D
57Garry GemmillG. Gemmill
Bruno AntunesB. Antunes56
A
14
A
56Craig GoughC. Gough

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 9,177 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Strachan.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
4.34
Don Naysmith barges into Colin Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.35
Steve Gray makes a probing pass to Guillermo Kiko. Showing composure, Guillermo Kiko plays the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.49
John Brighton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Brighton makes a defence splitting pass to Tony Van Westerop. Some awkward footwork from Tony Van Westerop provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Garry White manages to gather it.
14.32
Manuele Signori flicks the ball to his team mate, Youl Alidor Debec. Youl Alidor Debec flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Strachan controls it well on his chest. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith connects with a diving header but is denied by Kevin Mcinnes. Excellent save.
15.45
Callum Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonas Sachs.
16.17
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Souness stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Souness edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Souness provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
18.26
John Brighton comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Kiko. The referee warns John Brighton to calm down! Guillermo Kiko grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.01
Eoin Sheringham decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Sheringham shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Sheringham!
28.54
Eoin Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Tony Van Westerop holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Van Westerop plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Milligan and advances towards the goal... Tony Van Westerop looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.55
Leon Hoeness knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson passes the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Kevin Mcinnes is on top of it.
45.00
Youl Alidor Debec comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Sheringham. The referee warns Youl Alidor Debec to calm down! Eoin Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
51.45
Stuart Souness flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Moutinho collects the pass. Jorge Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.16
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Matt Hendry replacing Gavin Strachan and Bruno Antunes replacing Paul Hutchison .
63.11
Stephen Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Matt Hendry. Stephen Liddell is shown the yellow card! Matt Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.18
Leon Hoeness makes a strong solo run forward. Leon Hoeness kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.54
Guillermo Kiko flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Liddell.
72.06
Stuart Souness knocks the ball forward to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop makes a pass forward but Jorge Moutinho is yards offside!
73.24
John Brighton sees a break and surges forward. John Brighton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Airdrieonians are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.53
Guillermo Kiko hits a low pass to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. Kevin Mcinnes comfortably gets down and covers it.
83.18
Leon Hoeness brings the ball forward. Leon Hoeness plays the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Kevin Ferguson makes a simple pass to Tony Van Westerop. Tony Van Westerop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Airdrieonians
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
32.8%
44.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Matt Hendry 83
Eoin Sheringham 20
Tony Van Westerop 29

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eoin Sheringham of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Garry White (GK)
6
2.Manuele Signori (DEF)
6
3.Steve Gray (DEF)
6
4.Leon Hoeness (DEF)
7
5.Paul Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Youl Alidor Debec (MID)
6
7.Callum Thomson (MID)
6
8.Guillermo Kiko (MID)
6
9.Don Burley (MID)
6
10.Gavin Strachan (ATT)
6
11.Don Naysmith (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Matt Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Kevin Ferguson (GK)
0
14.Bruno Antunes (ATT)
6

1.Kevin Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Sachs (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Liddell (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Stuart Souness (MID)
7
6.John Brighton (MID)
7
7.Eoin Sheringham (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kevin Ferguson (MID)
6
9.Tony Van Westerop (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mick Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Moutinho (ATT)
6
 
12.Demlaba Ben Haddou (GK)
0
13.Garry Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Craig Gough (ATT)
0