Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry White | G. White |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Alec Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
| Manuele Signori | M. Signori |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Yuri Baronio | Y. Baronio | |||||||||
| Steve Gray | S. Gray |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Ben Harley | B. Harley | |||||||||
| Leon Hoeness | L. Hoeness |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Paul Morton | P. Morton | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 62 |  | Jose Fortes Diez | J. Diez | |||||||||
| Youl Alidor Debec | Y. Debec |  | 73 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 59 | | Gary Niven | G. Niven | ||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Guillermo Kiko | G. Kiko | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Duncan Dalglish | D. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Don Burley | D. Burley | | 56 | M | | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Moritz Müller | M. Müller | ||||||||
| Gavin Strachan | G. Strachan | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Dean Owen | D. Owen | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Paul Law | P. Law | |||||||||
| Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | | 60 | A | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Scott Lisbie | S. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | | 58 | G | | 13 | | D | 55 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Bruno Antunes | B. Antunes |  | 56 | A | | 14 | | D | 53 | | Gary Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Rangers. A crowd of 9,472 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Glass.
0.00
0-0Rangers get the match underway!
2.18
0-0Guillermo Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.34
0-0Don Burley surges forward with the ball. Don Burley makes a great pass forward. Gavin Strachan runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.07
0-0Youl Alidor Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from outside the area. Alec Gough effortlessly gets down and covers it.
12.13
0-1Ben Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Sullivan. Duncan Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Owen. Dean Owen runs straight at the defence! Dean Owen takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Garry White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.34
Don Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Don Burley shoots from long range. Don Burley scores for Dundee United!!
20.13
1-1Guillermo Kiko threads a neat ball through to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
22.28
Paul Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson takes it forward alone. Callum Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
24.51
Steve Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Kiko. Guillermo Kiko decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Kiko shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
26.39
Duncan Sullivan makes a probing pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dean Owen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.16
Gary Niven makes a probing pass to Moritz Müller. Moritz Müller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.07
1-2Gary Niven comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Kiko. The referee brings Gary Niven to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Kiko grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.37
1-2Manuele Signori comes in with a late challenge on Paul Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.05
Paul Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Niven. Without breaking stride, Gary Niven plays the ball forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Law. Paul Law makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Garry White!
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. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
48.58
Callum Thomson surges forward with the ball. Callum Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alec Gough!
54.45
Paul Morton makes a simple pass to Duncan Dalglish. With great vision, Duncan Dalglish plays the ball forward to Dean Owen. Dean Owen skips past Steve Gray! Some good footwork from Dean Owen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry White with no chance!! Goal for Rangers! The crowd cheers as the Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
57.14
Guillermo Kiko threads a neat ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
59.19
Jose Fortes Diez hits a low pass to Moritz Müller. Moritz Müller edges inside the box! Moritz Müller looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Moritz Müller scores for Rangers!!
61.19
1-4Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Matt Hendry replacing Gavin Strachan and Bruno Antunes replacing Paul Hutchison .Rangers have made 2 substitutions with Billy Naysmith replacing Duncan Dalglish and Gary Mckinlay replacing Dean Owen .
65.41
Steve Gray hacks Paul Law from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Law carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.28
1-4Leon Hoeness catches Moritz Müller on the ankles. The referee brings Leon Hoeness to one side and gives him a warning! Moritz Müller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.07
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Matt Hendry who brings the ball neatly under control. Matt Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.19
With a delightful solo run, Gary Niven stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Niven passes the ball forward but Gary Mckinlay is offside!
77.03
Rangers have made a substitution with Scott Lisbie replacing Ben Harley .
81.30
Callum Thomson clumsily knocks into Gary Niven. The referee calls over Callum Thomson and warns him to calm down! Gary Niven runs off the knock.
85.43
With vision, Jose Fortes Diez plays the ball forward to Gary Mckinlay. Gary Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry White who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%
Scorers
| Don Burley 16 | Dean Owen 12, 26, 54 Moritz Müller 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Owen of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry White (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuele Signori (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Steve Gray (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Leon Hoeness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Hendry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Ferguson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bruno Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Yuri Baronio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ben Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Diez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gary Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Duncan Sullivan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Duncan Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Moritz Müller (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Dean Owen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paul Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Lisbie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gary Mckinlay (DEF) | 6 | |