Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     CelticCeltic
Paul HaylockPaul Haylock Michael Douglas Michael Douglas
Duncan ElliottD. Elliott68
G
1
G
70Paul SeifertP. Seifert
Alex StrachanA. Strachan68
D
2
D
70Nuno JimenezN. Jimenez
Craig CollinsC. Collins68
D
3
D
72Robbie MoffatR. Moffat
Duncan BurleyD. Burley71
D
4
D
66Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Neil CampbellN. Campbell77
M
5
D
66George WalshG. Walsh
Gary McNeillG. McNeill81
M
6captain
M
75Stephen HutchisonS. Hutchison
Stuart McGroryS. McGrory90
M
captain7
M
70Gary YoungG. Young
Don GemmillD. Gemmill83
M
8
A
62Wes EvansW. Evans
Craig RaeC. Rae76
A
9
A
70Alexander DevineauA. Devineau
Gavin McGroryG. McGrory68
A
10
A
71Alec HendryA. Hendry
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell72
A
11
A
75Kew Van Der PennenK. Van Der Pennen
 
Billy CollinsB. Collins73
D
12
M
76Rui MendesR. Mendes
Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher79
M
13
D
62Brendan TerryB. Terry
Colin HansenC. Hansen74
A
14
M
75Scott BradyS. Brady

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,283 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Greig.


0.00
Dundee United kick off the first half!
3.44
Craig Collins flicks a high ball forward to Neil Campbell who takes it down. Neil Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Rae. Craig Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin McGrory and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Rae rockets a shot on goal but somehow Paul Seifert manages to keep it out.
4.49
Nuno Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young hits a low pass to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
10.45
Stuart McGrory threads the ball through to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory threads a neat, attacking ball through to Craig Rae. Craig Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Paul Seifert is on top of it.
12.26
Don Gemmill makes a simple pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell skips past Robbie Moffat! Duncan Caldwell rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Seifert comfortably smothers it!
15.49
Stuart McGrory threads the ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory heads the ball goalwards. Paul Seifert effortlessly punches it away to safety.
16.39
With some swift thinking, Neil Campbell plays the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory edges inside the box! Gavin McGrory tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.15
Don Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Don Gemmill deftly passes the ball to Craig Rae, releasing him through on goal. Craig Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but Nuno Jimenez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
21.13
Duncan Burley flicks a high ball forward to Gary McNeill who takes it down. Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rae. Craig Rae outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Paul Seifert has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.10
George Walsh passes the ball forward to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Duncan Elliott had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
30.09
Duncan Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin McGrory and advances towards the goal... Duncan Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Paul Seifert reads it well. Excellent keeping!
34.21
Gary Young takes a short throw-in bringing Stephen Hutchison into play. With some swift thinking, Stephen Hutchison plays the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen threads the ball through to Alec Hendry but he's offside!
36.51
Robbie Moffat catches Duncan Caldwell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.36
Gary Young barges into Don Gemmill. The referee brings Gary Young to one side and gives him a warning! Don Gemmill runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.

45.00
Celtic start the second half!
47.53
Duncan Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Campbell. Neil Campbell plays the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory deftly passes the ball to Craig Rae, releasing him through on goal. Craig Rae makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.28
Craig Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stuart McGrory collects the pass. Stuart McGrory passes the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.31
Alex Strachan sees Stuart McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Stuart McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.32
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Stuart McGrory and Colin Hansen replacing Duncan Caldwell .
61.32
Gary Young hacks Neil Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Gary Young and shows him a yellow card! Neil Campbell runs off the knock.
65.17
Duncan Burley passes the ball forward to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory plays a quick one-two with Colin Hansen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gavin McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.08
Robbie Moffat advances with the ball. Robbie Moffat flicks a high pass forward to Kew Van Der Pennen who brings the ball under control. Kew Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.28
Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Kew Van Der Pennen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kew Van Der Pennen shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.49
Neil Campbell makes a simple pass to Craig Rae. Craig Rae advances inside the box! Craig Rae takes a shot at goal but somehow George Walsh happens to be in the right place to block it.
73.44
Stephen Hutchison makes a probing pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen plays a scrappy one-two with Wes Evans and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kew Van Der Pennen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.20
Dundee United have made a substitution with Billy Collins replacing Craig Collins .
79.05
Stephen Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Burley.
81.26
Gary Young picks a pass forward to Wes Evans. Wes Evans plays a one-two with Alec Hendry and advances towards the goal... Wes Evans rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.56
Robbie Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Collins.
85.35
Gary McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rae. Craig Rae directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Celtic
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
24.4%
41.5%
34.1%

Scorers
Craig Rae 21, 48
Wes Evans 24, 81
Kew Van Der Pennen 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Evans of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Elliott (GK)
6
2.Alex Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Craig Collins (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Burley (DEF)
6
5.Neil Campbell (MID)
6
6.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
7.Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
8.Don Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Craig Rae (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gavin McGrory (ATT)
7
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
7
 
12.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
13.Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
14.Colin Hansen (ATT)
6

1.Paul Seifert (GK)
8
2.Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Moffat (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
5.George Walsh (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
7.Gary Young (MID)yellow card
6
8.Wes Evans (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
10.Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rui Mendes (MID)
0
13.Brendan Terry (DEF)
0
14.Scott Brady (MID)
0