Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Ferguson.


0.00
Dundee United start the match!
2.07
Gregorio Arias makes a probing pass to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.29
Daniele Moore makes a probing pass to Scott Power. Scott Power threads a neat ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
8.29
Jurgen Goossen threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Moore and advances towards the goal... Rodrigo Pinto shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.19
Giacomo Espartero kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
20.27
Billy Hansen hacks Pierre Petit from behind! The referee calls over Billy Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Pierre Petit hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Gregorio Arias flicks a high ball forward to Giacomo Espartero who takes it down. Giacomo Espartero passes the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.53
Daniele Moore plays the ball forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.10
Gary Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Gemmell. Gary Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Gary Burley. Gary Burley rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.31
Damian Devineau hits a low pass to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
38.16
Gregorio Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Espartero. Giacomo Espartero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
39.11
Daniele Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.41
Billy Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Matteo. Gary Matteo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
44.36
Daniele Moore threads a neat ball through to Scott Power. Scott Power passes the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Damian Devineau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power surges forward with the ball. Scott Power controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Martijn Ditewig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
47.00
Scott Power flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Moore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Moore flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Petit controls it well on his chest. Pierre Petit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.05
Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Andres Garcia collects the pass. Andres Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gary Gemmell is offside!
53.55
Garry Johnstone sees Scott Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Power knocks the ball forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit rushes past Garry Campbell! Pierre Petit rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.19
Garry Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Damian Devineau controls it well on his chest. Damian Devineau flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Pinto controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Pinto shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
57.29
Giacomo Espartero barges into Diogo Marques. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.33
St. Johnstone have made 3 substitutions with Don Glass replacing Garry Rae, Harris van der Linden replacing Billy Hansen and Alec Ritchie replacing Gary Gemmell .
67.48
Garry Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Marques collects the pass. Diogo Marques passes the ball forward to Alec Ritchie. Alec Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Johnstone.
69.20
Giacomo Espartero knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
72.02
Andres Garcia makes an attacking run forward. Andres Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.24
Daniele Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Arias. Gregorio Arias knocks the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
75.40
Jurgen Goossen flicks a high ball forward to Giacomo Espartero who takes it down. Giacomo Espartero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giacomo Espartero lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre Petit. With a superhuman jump, Pierre Petit connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
77.10
St. Johnstone appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.26
Garry Campbell catches Garry Johnstone on the ankles. The referee calls over Garry Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Garry Johnstone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.55
Daniele Moore flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
81.48
Gregorio Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.17
Jurgen Goossen flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.34
Alec Ritchie hacks Garry Johnstone from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Johnstone runs off the knock.
90.00
Scott Power flicks a high ball forward to Jurgen Goossen who takes it down. Jurgen Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Moore controls it well on his chest. Daniele Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
13
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
77.3%
22.7%
Play Area
27.3%
40.9%
31.8%


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

Match Ratings
1.Scott Strachan (GK)
6
2.Garry Johnstone (DEF)
6
3.Damian Devineau (DEF)
7
4.Gregorio Arias (DEF)
6
5.Scott Power (MID)goal scored
8
6.Daniele Moore (MID)
8
7.Giacomo Espartero (MID)yellow card
6
8.Jurgen Goossen (MID)
7
9.Callum Hendry (ATT)
7
10.Rodrigo Pinto (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pierre Petit (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.David Gemmell (DEF)
0
13.Nigel Cope (MID)
0
14.Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT)
0

1.Martijn Ditewig (GK)
6
2.Garry Rae (DEF)
6
3.Juri Bondi (DEF)
6
4.Garry Campbell (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Andres Garcia (MID)
6
6.Billy Hansen (MID)yellow card
5
7.Diogo Marques (MID)
6
8.Gary Matteo (MID)
6
9.Morgan Jenkins (ATT)
6
10.Gary Gemmell (ATT)
6
11.Gary Burley (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Don Glass (GK)
6
13.Harris van der Linden (GK)
6
14.Alec Ritchie (ATT)yellow card
5