Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Partick Thistle | Partick Thistle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry White | G. White |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Marcel Hamann | M. Hamann | |||||||||
| Manuele Signori | M. Signori |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Don Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Steve Gray | S. Gray |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | John Davidson | J. Davidson | |||||||||
| Leon Hoeness | L. Hoeness | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Duncan Brady | D. Brady | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Youl Alidor Debec | Y. Debec |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Gary Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Kevin Mcallister | K. Mcallister | | 50 | M |  | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Stephen Gemmell | S. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Gavin Strachan | G. Strachan | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| David Niven | D. Niven | | 57 | A | | 11 | | | A | 48 | | Colin Liddell | C. Liddell | ||||||||
| Bruno Antunes | B. Antunes |  | 56 | A | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Cesar Fonseca | C. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Alex Glass | A. Glass | | 55 | A | | 13 | | D | 50 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Purrel Mokoena | P. Mokoena |  | 48 | D | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Craig Brady | C. Brady | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 4,664 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
2.35
0-0Gary Greig comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McCoist. The referee calls over Gary Greig and shows him a yellow card! Stephen McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.53
0-0Stephen McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Strachan who brings the ball under control. Gavin Strachan advances inside the box! Gavin Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
9.56
0-0Matt Niven threads the ball through to Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephen Gemmell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Garry White gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
10.14
Manuele Signori brings the ball forward. Manuele Signori kicks a strong pass forward to David Niven. David Niven shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
14.05
Callum Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.15
0-0Leon Hoeness clumsily knocks into Scott Bremner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Bremner grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.59
0-0Matt Niven threads the ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner threads the ball through to Colin Liddell but he's offside!
30.24
0-0Leon Hoeness knocks the ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. The Partick Thistle players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Dundee United kick off!
47.25
Leon Hoeness kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Alidor Debec. Youl Alidor Debec makes an attacking run forward. Youl Alidor Debec knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.54
Gary Greig makes a simple pass to Colin Liddell. With some swift thinking, Colin Liddell plays the ball forward to Stephen Gemmell who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Gemmell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.35
0-0Gary Greig comes in with a late challenge on Callum Thomson. Gary Greig is warned by the referee! Callum Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.32
Matt Niven flicks a high pass forward. Colin Liddell controls it well on his chest. Colin Liddell plays a one-two with Scott Bremner and rushes in on goal... Colin Liddell tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
60.44
0-0Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Antunes replacing Gavin Strachan and Purrel Mokoena replacing Paul Hutchison .Partick Thistle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.52
Gary Greig comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McCoist. Gary Greig is warned by the referee again! Stephen McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.26
With great vision, Duncan Brady plays the ball forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Greig plays a one-two with Scott Bremner and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gary Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
67.08
Kevin Mcallister sees David Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Niven whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Antunes. Bruno Antunes connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
72.07
Steve Gray threads the ball through to Stephen McCoist. Stephen McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Stephen McCoist shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.17
Callum Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Antunes controls it well on his chest. Bruno Antunes shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.33
Kevin Mcallister hacks Gavin Rae from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steve Gray of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry White (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Manuele Signori (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Steve Gray (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Leon Hoeness (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youl Alidor Debec (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Thomson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephen McCoist (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kevin Mcallister (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Gavin Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Bruno Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Purrel Mokoena (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Marcel Hamann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Greig (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Matt Niven (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Gemmell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Scott Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cesar Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Brady (DEF) | 0 | |