Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Celtic. A crowd of 18,405 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
0.00
0-0Celtic get the match underway!
2.54
0-1Carl Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Wayne Dublin provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
8.52
0-1Callum Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Bravo. Callum Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Bravo runs off the knock.
10.11
0-1Dries Zuidam hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Guerrero Lopez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Garcia Duque Dani provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Hendry smothers it!
14.46
0-1David Gemmell takes it forward alone. David Gemmell makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto passes the ball forward but Jurgen Goossen is offside!
15.46
0-1Callum Hendry makes a simple pass to Sebastian Bartsch. Sebastian Bartsch plays a one-two with Callum Hendry and advances towards the goal... Sebastian Bartsch cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Brutil Machlas. Excellent block.
16.56
Dries Zuidam threads the ball through to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alex Hendry picks it out of the air!
18.44
David Gemmell hits a low pass to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Callum Hendry who brings the ball under control. Callum Hendry runs straight at the defence! Callum Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jeison Valadez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.42
Dries Zuidam flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Dublin who brings the ball under control. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.31
Miguel Carvalho barges into Rodrigo Pinto. Miguel Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.14
1-1Adolfo Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.49
Miguel Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Dries Zuidam who brings the ball under control. Dries Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.25
Roberto Guerrero Lopez comes in with a late challenge on David Gemmell. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is given a warning by the referee! David Gemmell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.45
1-2Brutil Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Rodgers.
40.10
Dries Zuidam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Damian Devineau makes a probing pass to Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
47.10
Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Goossen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jurgen Goossen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jeison Valadez manages to gather it comfortably.
48.45
John Niven brings the ball forward. John Niven plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Rodgers.
55.08
Sebastian Bartsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen shoots from long range but is denied by Jeison Valadez. Excellent save.
57.53
1-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.17
With some swift thinking, Damian Devineau plays the ball forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry skips past John Niven! Some good footwork from Callum Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.50
1-2Jurgen Goossen clumsily knocks into Martin Makin. The referee calls over Jurgen Goossen and warns him to calm down! Martin Makin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.57
Roberto Guerrero Lopez barges into Damian Devineau. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is warned by the referee again! Damian Devineau gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.20
Roberto Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Dublin who brings the ball under control. Wayne Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
73.52
Garcia Duque Dani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alex Hendry didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.37
Daniele Moore brings the ball forward. Daniele Moore shoots from long range. Good keeping from Jeison Valadez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
76.14
1-2Sebastian Bartsch takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Brutil Machlas reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.49
1-2Celtic have made a substitution with Dominique Pavon replacing Dries Zuidam .
79.36
Dominique Pavon passes the ball forward to Martin Makin. Martin Makin shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alex Hendry.
80.41
Corner kick to Celtic. Carl Taylor plays it out to the edge of the box. Jurgen Goossen reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
85.02
Darius Rodgers flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Pinto who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.22
Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward to Carl Taylor who brings the ball under control. Carl Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Hendry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Damian Devineau plays the ball forward to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Bartsch. Sebastian Bartsch shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%
Scorers
| Callum Hendry 18 | Wayne Dublin 3, 32, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Dublin of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Damian Devineau (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darius Rodgers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniele Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jurgen Goossen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Bartsch (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Hendry (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Victor Lemasson (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pierre Petit (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Strachan (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jeison Valadez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Bravo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brutil Machlas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Taylor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dries Zuidam (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Makin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wayne Dublin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Pavon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Herrera (MID) | 0 | |