Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Ross County. A crowd of 9,691 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Ross County are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Rae.
0.00
Dundee United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.10
With vision, Scott Power laces a through ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
6.07
Andy Morton knocks the ball forward to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo rushes past Gregorio Arias! Billy Matteo rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.06
With a delightful solo run, Daniele Moore stretches the opposition's defence. Daniele Moore finds some space and shoots from distance. Craig Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
18.31
Daniele Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.46
Giacomo Espartero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernest Arveladze.
21.36
Craig McCoist passes the ball forward to Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin sees Billy Matteo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Billy Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.26
Craig Booth makes a probing pass to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin advances inside the box! Matt Hopkin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.04
Damian Devineau flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Espartero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giacomo Espartero flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Petit collects the pass. Pierre Petit finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
33.18
Craig Booth makes a probing pass to Craig McCoist. Craig McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Matt Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Matt Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.43
Garry Johnstone runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Garry Johnstone shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Morton with no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
42.02
Daniele Moore comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Rodriguez. Daniele Moore is warned by the referee! Mauricio Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.43
Scott Power hacks Mauricio Rodriguez from behind! The referee warns Scott Power to calm down! Mauricio Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Craig McCoist makes a probing pass to Andy Morton. Andy Morton plays a quick one-two with Billy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Andy Morton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Scott Strachan manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ross County get the second half underway!
51.02
Craig McCoist brings the ball forward. Craig McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton makes a convincing header. It's there!! Scott Strachan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.36
Garry Johnstone passes the ball forward to Scott Power. Scott Power threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Callum Hendry scores for Dundee United!!
65.47
Linus Weigel sees a break and surges forward. Linus Weigel whips in a cross ball towards Andy Morton. Andy Morton powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.34
Garry Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Rodriguez. The referee warns Garry Johnstone to calm down! Mauricio Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.55
Linus Weigel punts the ball hopefully upfield. Mauricio Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Morton but the linesman indicates offside!
85.21
Daniele Moore takes a quick throw-in, which Giacomo Espartero takes on the chest. Giacomo Espartero flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Pinto plays a quick one-two with Daniele Moore and rushes in on goal... Craig Booth hacks Rodrigo Pinto from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
87.07
Daniele Moore hits a low pass to Scott Power. Scott Power whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
89.42
Daniele Moore advances with the ball. Daniele Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Daniele Moore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45.9%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Hopkin of Ross County |
Match Ratings
1. | Scott Strachan (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Garry Johnstone (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
3. | Damian Devineau (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Gregorio Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Scott Power (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Daniele Moore (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Giacomo Espartero (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jurgen Goossen (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Callum Hendry (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Pierre Petit (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | David Gemmell (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Nigel Cope (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Craig Morton (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Linus Weigel (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ernest Arveladze (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Craig Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Matt Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Craig McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Mauricio Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Matt Greig (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Matt Hopkin (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
10. | Andy Morton (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Billy Matteo (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | David Morrison (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Jose Javier Carrasco (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Alex Liddell (ATT) | 0 |