Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     DundeeDundee
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry WhiteG. White60
G
1
G
60Stefan KistnerS. Kistner
Manuele SignoriM. Signori67
D
2
D
67Toifilou DucheminT. Duchemin
Steve GrayS. Gray64
D
3
D
60Jonas ArendtJ. Arendt
Leon HoenessL. Hoeness59
D
4
D
55Stuart McNeillS. McNeill
Paul HutchisonP. Hutchison55
D
5
M
66David CaldwellD. Caldwell
Youl Alidor DebecY. Debec73
M
6
M
63Marcos MarcelinoM. Marcelino
Callum ThomsonC. Thomson66
M
7
M
58Mickael VanvyncktM. Vanvynckt
Guillermo KikoG. Kiko63
M
8
M
58Lionel EckerL. Ecker
Don BurleyD. Burley56
M
captain9
A
67Gavin BradyG. Brady
Don NaysmithD. Naysmith73
A
10captain
A
65Fabrizio CainiF. Caini
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan72
A
11
A
61Hugo RodriquezH. Rodriquez
 
Matt HendryM. Hendry60
A
12
A
59Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
Kevin FergusonK. Ferguson58
G
13
G
54Gavin ElliottG. Elliott
Bruno AntunesB. Antunes56
A
14
D
54Richard GoughR. Gough

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Dundee in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Liddell.


0.00
Dundee start the match!
3.32
Youl Alidor Debec comes in with a late challenge on Lionel Ecker. Youl Alidor Debec is warned by the referee! Lionel Ecker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.15
Steve Gray passes the ball forward to Guillermo Kiko. Guillermo Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Strachan who takes it down. Gavin Strachan threads a neat ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
9.56
Callum Thomson passes the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.31
Callum Thomson threads a neat ball through to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.55
David Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini plays a one-two with Gavin Brady and advances towards the goal... Fabrizio Caini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabrizio Caini!
26.35
Paul Hutchison hacks Hugo Rodriquez from behind! The referee calls over Paul Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Rodriquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.14
Steve Gray sees Guillermo Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Kiko decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Kiko shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
33.37
Guillermo Kiko darts forward. Guillermo Kiko plays a quick one-two with Don Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Kiko shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.39
Youl Alidor Debec catches Mickael Vanvynckt on the ankles. Youl Alidor Debec is shown the yellow card! Mickael Vanvynckt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.31
Jonas Arendt flicks the ball to his team mate, Lionel Ecker. Lionel Ecker chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
39.29
Callum Thomson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum Thomson shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Stefan Kistner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
42.49
Lionel Ecker clumsily knocks into Youl Alidor Debec. The referee calls over Lionel Ecker and warns him to calm down! Youl Alidor Debec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Steve Gray makes a simple pass to Guillermo Kiko. Guillermo Kiko passes the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan plays the ball forward to Don Naysmith who has made a great run into the box. Don Naysmith cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
48.26
Manuele Signori flicks a high pass forward to Callum Thomson who brings the ball neatly under control. Callum Thomson makes an attacking run forward. Callum Thomson makes a great pass forward. Don Naysmith runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.24
Steve Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Don Burley. Don Burley makes a simple pass to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Naysmith provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
53.48
David Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.38
Youl Alidor Debec knocks the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan shoots from outside the area but somehow Stefan Kistner manages to keep it out.
57.42
Steve Gray threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley passes the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
59.36
Paul Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Kiko who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Kiko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.36
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Matt Hendry replacing Don Naysmith and Bruno Antunes replacing Paul Hutchison .
63.28
Toifilou Duchemin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Toifilou Duchemin chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.24
Mickael Vanvynckt darts forward. Mickael Vanvynckt lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dundee are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.19
Callum Thomson catches Mickael Vanvynckt on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum Thomson and warns him to calm down! Mickael Vanvynckt runs off the knock.
81.56
Guillermo Kiko threads a neat ball through to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.11
Bruno Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.58
Toifilou Duchemin decides to run forward with the ball. Toifilou Duchemin advances with the ball. Toifilou Duchemin knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Caini. Fabrizio Caini whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Dundee
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.3%
38.8%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%

Scorers
Don Naysmith 45
Gavin Strachan 82
Fabrizio Caini 13, 90
Hugo Rodriquez 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabrizio Caini of Dundee

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

1.Stefan Kistner (GK)
7
2.Toifilou Duchemin (DEF)
8
3.Jonas Arendt (DEF)
6
4.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
6
5.David Caldwell (MID)
6
6.Marcos Marcelino (MID)
6
7.Mickael Vanvynckt (MID)
6
8.Lionel Ecker (MID)
6
9.Gavin Brady (ATT)
6
10.Fabrizio Caini (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Hugo Rodriquez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dominic Mcallister (ATT)
0
13.Gavin Elliott (GK)
0
14.Richard Gough (DEF)
0