Match Report


DundeeDundee     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry BoothG. Booth56
G
1
G
45John McNeillJ. McNeill
Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink57
D
2
D
64Don MortonD. Morton
Maurice Van EijkM. Van Eijk54
D
3
D
57Titus EustaceT. Eustace
Scott McGroryS. McGrory53
D
captain4captain
D
53Stanley LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Callum WhiteC. White51
D
5
M
58Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
Craig SounessC. Souness54
M
6
M
54Juan DelgadoJ. Delgado
Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith52
M
7
M
52Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Callum GallacherC. Gallacher51
M
8
M
49Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Oscar DiazO. Diaz53
A
9
A
58Gary HendersonG. Henderson
Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega50
A
10
A
42Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone48
A
11
A
41Andy LawA. Law
 
Andy McallisterA. Mcallister48
G
12
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Nwankwo BallN. Ball47
A
13
M
48Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Dominic YoungD. Young46
M
14
M
44Jean-Marie BastienJ. Bastien

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,705 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dundee kick off!
3.31
Kurt Hilgerink sees space and advances. Kurt Hilgerink threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
8.17
Adam Middleton makes a probing pass to Andy Law. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.17
Scott McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Craig Souness who takes it down. Craig Souness finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.22
Stanley Ljungberg threads the ball through to Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado darts forward. Juan Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
22.53
Billy Gemmell hacks Callum Gallacher from behind! The referee warns Billy Gemmell to calm down! Callum Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.10
Duncan Naysmith makes a probing pass to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone shoots from long range. It curls slightly but John McNeill manages to gather it easily.
36.23
Juan Delgado makes a simple pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
38.12
Kevin Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Law. Andy Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.33
Maurice Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Dominic Johnstone cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dominic Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
44.42
Maurice Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Callum Gallacher!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Ayr United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Ayr United kick off!
54.50
Gary Henderson runs up as Billy Gemmell takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Gary Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Kevin Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.49
Kevin Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Scott McGrory. Kevin Dalglish is warned by the referee! Scott McGrory grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.58
Kurt Hilgerink sees Oscar Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.48
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Ball replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Dominic Johnstone .
65.12
Adam Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mckinlay collects the pass. Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
66.22
Stanley Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Andy Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Garry Booth.
73.18
Scott McGrory volleys a long ball forward. Dominic Young plays a scrappy one-two with Oscar Diaz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Young tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.08
Juan Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.13
Ayr United have made a substitution with Jean-Marie Bastien replacing Kevin Dalglish .
78.18
Jean-Marie Bastien hacks Scott McGrory from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Marie Bastien and shows him a yellow card! Scott McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.38
Ayr United are dictating the run of play here today.
83.10
Juan Delgado surges forward with the ball. Juan Delgado shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.47
Titus Eustace plays the ball forward to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Ayr United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
32.8%
43.8%
23.4%

Scorers
Callum Gallacher 44
Kevin Dalglish 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Gallacher of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Garry Booth (GK)
7
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
7
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
7
5.Callum White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Souness (MID)
6
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Callum Gallacher (MID)goal scored
9
9.Oscar Diaz (ATT)
7
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Mcallister (GK)
0
13.Nwankwo Ball (ATT)
6
14.Dominic Young (MID)
6

1.John McNeill (GK)
7
2.Don Morton (DEF)
6
3.Titus Eustace (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Ljungberg (DEF)
6
5.Billy Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Juan Delgado (MID)
8
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Gary Henderson (ATT)
7
10.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Andy Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Glass (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14.Jean-Marie Bastien (MID)yellow card
5