Match Report


DundeeDundee     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Jon Dahl PetersenJ. Petersen77
G
1
G
68Duncan ElliottD. Elliott
Leon CrooksL. Crooks72
D
2
D
70Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone
Sin'ichi ShimizuS. Shimizu73
D
captain3
D
73Billy CollinsB. Collins
Bruno VeraB. Vera78
D
4
D
74Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Lucca FerreiraL. Ferreira83
M
5
M
77Neil CampbellN. Campbell
Daniel Gabriel CodreaD. Codrea80
M
6
M
81Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Eduardo HurtadoE. Hurtado81
M
7captain
M
90Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Heath RégisH. Régis80
M
8
M
83Don GemmillD. Gemmill
Daniel EspinozaD. Espinoza77
A
9
A
68Gavin McGroryG. McGrory
Facundo RojasF. Rojas72
A
10
A
72Alec JohnstoneA. Johnstone
Callum HendryC. Hendry65
A
11
A
72Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
 
Yoshihiro ShimizuY. Shimizu77
M
12
D
68Craig CollinsC. Collins
Craig MortonC. Morton68
A
13
M
79Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Alex HendryA. Hendry66
A
14
A
74Colin HansenC. Hansen

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Dundee United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dundee and Dundee United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.


0.00
Dundee kick off and get the match underway!
2.39
Eduardo Hurtado flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry controls it well on his chest. Callum Hendry passes the ball forward to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Duncan Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
3.10
Bruno Vera plays the ball forward to Lucca Ferreira. Lucca Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Callum Hendry who takes it down. Callum Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.36
Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory plays a quick one-two with Alec Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin McGrory provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
12.20
Daniel Gabriel Codrea hits a low pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
15.05
Heath Régis sees Facundo Rojas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Facundo Rojas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mcallister.
20.15
With vision, Bruno Vera laces a weighted ball forward to Lucca Ferreira. Lucca Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Rojas controls it well on his chest. Facundo Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza heads the ball goalwards but Duncan Elliott is on top of it.
24.52
Eduardo Hurtado kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.01
Daniel Gabriel Codrea makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas plays a one-two with Callum Hendry and rushes in on goal... Facundo Rojas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.11
Eduardo Hurtado knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas powers a header at goal. Duncan Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
30.01
With vision, Neil Campbell plays the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory plays a one-two with Alec Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Gavin McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.28
Lucca Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
34.52
Sin'ichi Shimizu threads a neat ball through to Lucca Ferreira. Lucca Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Lucca Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.49
Duncan Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Gemmill. Don Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory skips past Sin'ichi Shimizu! Gavin McGrory rockets a shot on goal but Jon Dahl Petersen is on top of his game. Good keeping!
42.58
Bruno Vera kicks a strong pass forward to Lucca Ferreira. Lucca Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Billy Collins catches Facundo Rojas on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
47.05
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Alec Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Alec Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin McGrory and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec Johnstone comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Jon Dahl Petersen had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
51.37
Stuart McGrory threads a neat ball through to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Jon Dahl Petersen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.39
With great vision, Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Alec Johnstone who gracefully takes it down. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gallacher replacing Stuart McGrory and Colin Hansen replacing Duncan Caldwell .
65.43
Bruno Vera flicks a high pass forward. Lucca Ferreira collects the pass. Lucca Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry edges inside the box! Callum Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Duncan Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
67.08
Kevin Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Hurtado. Kevin Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Hurtado stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.49
Sin'ichi Shimizu comes in with a late challenge on Alec Johnstone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.18
Daniel Gabriel Codrea sees space and advances. Daniel Gabriel Codrea makes a great pass forward. Callum Hendry runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.03
Without breaking stride, Billy Collins plays the ball forward to Kevin Gallacher. Kevin Gallacher makes a simple pass to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone makes a pass forward but Colin Hansen is yards offside!
77.52
Dundee United have made a substitution with Craig Collins replacing Billy Collins .
81.23
Daniel Gabriel Codrea makes a simple pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
83.18
Lucca Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.29
Bruno Vera knocks the ball forward to Heath Régis. Heath Régis hits a low pass to Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.10
Craig Collins darts forward. Craig Collins makes a probing pass to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
90.00
Daniel Gabriel Codrea sees space and advances. Daniel Gabriel Codrea makes a defence splitting pass to Daniel Espinoza. Daniel Espinoza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Elliott.
90.00
Heath Régis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Eduardo Hurtado looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Dundee United
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%

Scorers
Daniel Espinoza 85
Gavin McGrory 30
Alec Johnstone 47
Duncan Caldwell 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin McGrory of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Jon Dahl Petersen (GK)
6
2.Leon Crooks (DEF)
6
3.Sin'ichi Shimizu (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Bruno Vera (DEF)
7
5.Lucca Ferreira (MID)
7
6.Daniel Gabriel Codrea (MID)
7
7.Eduardo Hurtado (MID)
6
8.Heath Régis (MID)
6
9.Daniel Espinoza (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Facundo Rojas (ATT)
6
11.Callum Hendry (ATT)
7
 
12.Yoshihiro Shimizu (MID)
0
13.Craig Morton (ATT)
0
14.Alex Hendry (ATT)
0

1.Duncan Elliott (GK)
8
2.Paul Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Neil Campbell (MID)
6
6.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
7.Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
8.Don Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Gavin McGrory (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alec Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Craig Collins (DEF)
6
13.Kevin Gallacher (MID)yellow card
6
14.Colin Hansen (ATT)
6