Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Olus KotasOlus Kotas Computer Player Computer Player
Scott StrachanS. Strachan62
G
1
G
65David WhiteD. White
Damian DevineauD. Devineau70
D
2
D
63Alex ClelandA. Cleland
David GemmellD. Gemmell66
D
3
D
61John HansenJ. Hansen
Gregorio AriasG. Arias67
D
4
D
58Carlos LopesC. Lopes
Frank StewartF. Stewart45
M
5captain
D
54Duncan BoothD. Booth
Scott PowerS. Power72
M
6
M
61Dominic ThomsonD. Thomson
Nigel CopeN. Cope66
M
captain7
M
56Billy BoothB. Booth
Callum YoungC. Young52
M
8
M
54Craig BremnerC. Bremner
Jean-Philippe JeunechampJ. Jeunechamp69
A
9
A
59Richard YoungR. Young
Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto70
A
10
A
56Alec SounessA. Souness
Pierre PetitP. Petit61
A
11
A
54Martin DeaneM. Deane
 
Pascal DudoitP. Dudoit69
D
12
G
62Neil HendryN. Hendry
Callum HendryC. Hendry74
A
13
M
53Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Louis MarcheL. Marche56
D
14
D
52Gary GemmillG. Gemmill

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 9,215 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Greig.


0.00
Dundee United get the match underway!
4.37
Damian Devineau kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Thomson.
15.49
Gregorio Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power sees Nigel Cope in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nigel Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp makes a deft header but somehow David White manages to keep it out.
16.21
Scott Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit shoots from outside the area. David White comfortably gets down and covers it.
18.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Young picks a pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.12
Callum Young chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! David White has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.42
David Gemmell takes a quick throw-in, which Damian Devineau takes on the chest. Damian Devineau threads a neat ball through to Nigel Cope. Nigel Cope threads a neat ball through to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit shoots from 20 yards but somehow David White manages to keep it out.
28.25
Nigel Cope passes the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto beats his man to it with a header. Rodrigo Pinto scores for Dundee United!!
34.20
With great vision, Scott Power plays the ball forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Pierre Petit provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
John Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Pierre Petit. The referee calls over John Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Pierre Petit runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
51.36
Gregorio Arias flicks a high ball forward to Frank Stewart who takes it down. Frank Stewart sees a break and surges forward. Frank Stewart shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
54.28
Gregorio Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.20
Nigel Cope flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Petit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre Petit tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
63.46
Duncan Booth barges into Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp runs off the knock.
66.44
Dominic Thomson takes a short throw-in bringing Billy Booth into play. Billy Booth kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Souness. Alec Souness shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
69.36
Rodrigo Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Craig Bremner. The referee brings Rodrigo Pinto to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.11
David Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Cope who brings the ball under control. Nigel Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
72.46
Duncan Booth knocks the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Thomson. Dominic Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Deane. Martin Deane directs the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Strachan manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.12
Scott Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.35
John Hansen threads a neat ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Deane. Martin Deane outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
78.42
Scott Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
79.19
David Gemmell makes a simple pass to Nigel Cope. With some swift thinking, Nigel Cope plays the ball forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but David White smothers it!
83.50
Dominic Thomson hacks Nigel Cope from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Thomson and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Airdrieonians
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.1%
27.9%
Play Area
20.6%
45.6%
33.8%

Scorers
Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp 24
Rodrigo Pinto 28
Pierre Petit 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pierre Petit of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Scott Strachan (GK)
7
2.Damian Devineau (DEF)
6
3.David Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Arias (DEF)
7
5.Frank Stewart (MID)
6
6.Scott Power (MID)
7
7.Nigel Cope (MID)
7
8.Callum Young (MID)
6
9.Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pierre Petit (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Pascal Dudoit (DEF)
0
13.Callum Hendry (ATT)
0
14.Louis Marche (DEF)
0

1.David White (GK)
7
2.Alex Cleland (DEF)
6
3.John Hansen (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Booth (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Dominic Thomson (MID)yellow card
6
7.Billy Booth (MID)
6
8.Craig Bremner (MID)
6
9.Richard Young (ATT)
6
10.Alec Souness (ATT)
6
11.Martin Deane (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Hendry (GK)
0
13.Billy Hutchison (MID)
0
14.Gary Gemmill (DEF)
0