Match Report
| Dundee | Dundee |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 |  | Ian Griffin | I. Griffin | |||||||||
| Kurt Hilgerink | K. Hilgerink |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Maurice Van Eijk | M. Van Eijk | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Colin Brady | C. Brady | |||||||||
| Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | | 53 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Callum Rae | C. Rae | ||||||||
| Callum White | C. White | | 51 | D | | 5 | | | M | 56 |  | Alfredo Ortiz | A. Ortiz | ||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Billy Sullivan | B. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Oscar Diaz | O. Diaz | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Wes Butt | W. Butt | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Vega | J. Vega | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 |  | Ruddy Granon | R. Granon | |||||||||
| Dominic Johnstone | D. Johnstone | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Paul Caldwell | P. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 48 | G | | 12 | | D | 53 |  | Philipp Köller | P. Köller | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | | 47 | A | | 13 | | A | 52 |  | Tiago Fonseca | T. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 46 | M | | 14 | | A | 50 |  | Elvis Mirri | E. Mirri | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,841 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
0.00
0-0Dundee kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
0-0Duncan Naysmith darts forward. Duncan Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Brady.
3.24
Jose Fortes Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.50
0-0Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.28
0-0Maurice Van Eijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum White. Callum White knocks the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ian Griffin comfortably gets down and covers it.
12.05
0-0Callum Gallacher flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Stephen McGrory blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
15.51
Billy Sullivan makes a simple pass to Wes Butt. Wes Butt plays a one-two with Stephen McGrory and advances towards the goal... Wes Butt tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
16.03
0-0Duncan Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Ortiz who takes it down. Alfredo Ortiz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ruddy Granon is offside!
18.28
Scott McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Ian Griffin is on top of it.
22.26
Callum Gallacher threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Caldwell.
26.41
Callum White passes the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith makes a simple pass, allowing Dominic Johnstone to run into the box. Dominic Johnstone comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
28.03
Wes Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.57
0-0Callum White clumsily knocks into Wes Butt. The referee warns Callum White to calm down! Wes Butt stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.11
Scott McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Johnstone collects the pass. Dominic Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ian Griffin reads it well. Great save!
39.14
Scott McGrory threads the ball through to Kurt Hilgerink. Kurt Hilgerink passes the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Sullivan.
44.34
Kurt Hilgerink catches Wes Butt on the ankles. The referee warns Kurt Hilgerink to calm down! Wes Butt runs off the knock.
45.00
Billy Sullivan passes the ball forward to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
47.05
Gary Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz hits a low pass to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Butt but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.08
Billy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon threads a neat ball through to Wes Butt. Some good footwork from Wes Butt provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.15
Duncan Naysmith sees Dominic Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
60.36
0-0Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Ball replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Dominic Johnstone .
61.40
Billy Sullivan passes the ball forward to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell plays a one-two with Ruddy Granon and rushes in on goal... Paul Caldwell takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.00
Alfredo Ortiz advances with the ball. Alfredo Ortiz plays a quick one-two with Paul Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Ortiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Kurt Hilgerink.
64.24
0-0Billy Sullivan takes a quick corner, playing it short to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some silky footwork from Callum Rae provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.44
Craig Souness threads the ball through to Nwankwo Ball. Nwankwo Ball shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
69.55
Billy Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Garry Booth smothers it!
75.39
Stephen McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen McGrory shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.28
Duncan Strachan clumsily knocks into Callum Gallacher. The referee warns Duncan Strachan to calm down! Callum Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.27
Craig Souness sees a break and surges forward. Craig Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Griffin who gathers it comfortably.
87.10
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Ball. Nwankwo Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Rae of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kurt Hilgerink (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Maurice Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McGrory (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Callum White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Souness (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Oscar Diaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Fortes Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Andy Mcallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nwankwo Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ian Griffin (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum Rae (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Ortiz (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Duncan Strachan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen McGrory (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Billy Sullivan (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Wes Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Philipp Köller (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elvis Mirri (ATT) | 0 | |