Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Frost Chris Frost
Alex HendryA. Hendry75
G
1
G
77Santiago ChaconS. Chacon
Damian DevineauD. Devineau70
D
2
D
70Scott YoungS. Young
David GemmellD. Gemmell68
D
3
D
75Oleg OakesO. Oakes
Darius RodgersD. Rodgers60
D
4
D
70Ricardo CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Daniele MooreD. Moore75
M
5
M
73Andy BoothA. Booth
Scott PowerS. Power73
M
6captain
M
83Fabio De PalmaF. De Palma
Jurgen GoossenJ. Goossen69
M
captain7
M
75Pedro PintoP. Pinto
Craig DickovC. Dickov68
M
8
M
81Carlos DijkstraC. Dijkstra
Callum HendryC. Hendry75
A
9
A
90Eduardo SernaE. Serna
Jean-Philippe JeunechampJ. Jeunechamp71
A
10
A
79Greg ParkerG. Parker
Rodrigo PintoR. Pinto70
A
11
A
75Stuart PeckhamS. Peckham
 
Victor LemassonV. Lemasson66
G
12
D
76Craig GallagherC. Gallagher
Pierre PetitP. Petit63
A
13
M
82Jason UnsworthJ. Unsworth
Sebastian BartschS. Bartsch63
M
14
A
77Paquito Pires VieraP. Pires Viera

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical get the match underway!
2.37
David Gemmell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Gemmell threads the ball through into the box. Rodrigo Pinto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.40
Fabio De Palma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
9.49
Carlos Dijkstra hits a low pass to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Hendry!
12.18
With some swift thinking, Carlos Dijkstra plays the ball forward to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.40
David Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurgen Goossen. Seeing a gap ahead, Jurgen Goossen plays the ball forward to Daniele Moore. Daniele Moore tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
16.14
Eduardo Serna knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Parker. Greg Parker whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.19
Fabio De Palma threads the ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
21.51
Scott Power clumsily knocks into Greg Parker. Scott Power is given a warning by the referee! Greg Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.57
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Greg Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna powers a header at goal. Solid save from Alex Hendry. What a great pair of hands!
32.57
Scott Power kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ricardo Carvalho sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
34.52
Scott Power threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp rushes past Oleg Oakes! Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.46
Fabio De Palma takes a long throw-in. Andy Booth sees Stuart Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Fabio De Palma. Fabio De Palma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.54
Callum Hendry threads a neat ball through to Scott Power. Scott Power knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.52
David Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Scott Young kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Rodgers.
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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Craig Gallagher replacing Oleg Oakes, Jason Unsworth replacing Carlos Dijkstra and Paquito Pires Viera replacing Eduardo Serna. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Dundee United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Craig Dickov barges into Fabio De Palma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio De Palma gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.09
Ricardo Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
55.15
Rodrigo Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.38
Andy Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
63.28
Scott Young decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Young hits a low pass to Fabio De Palma. Fabio De Palma plays a one-two with Andy Booth and rushes in on goal... Fabio De Palma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Damian Devineau!
66.22
Darius Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Goossen. Jurgen Goossen threads the ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Santiago Chacon punches it away to safety.
67.10
Pedro Pinto brings the ball forward. Pedro Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.51
Scott Young threads a neat ball through to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham plays a scrappy one-two with Greg Parker and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Peckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
77.15
Craig Gallagher makes a simple pass to Andy Booth. Andy Booth passes the ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.34
Jurgen Goossen flicks a high pass forward. Callum Hendry controls it well on his chest. Callum Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Power. Scott Power cuts inside the box! Scott Power shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Santiago Chacon keeps it out!
85.05
David Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Callum Hendry takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%

Scorers
Greg Parker 12, 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Greg Parker of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Alex Hendry (GK)
6
2.Damian Devineau (DEF)
6
3.David Gemmell (DEF)
7
4.Darius Rodgers (DEF)
6
5.Daniele Moore (MID)
6
6.Scott Power (MID)
7
7.Jurgen Goossen (MID)
6
8.Craig Dickov (MID)yellow card
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.Sebastian Bartsch (MID)
0

1.Santiago Chacon (GK)
7
2.Scott Young (DEF)
7
3.Oleg Oakes (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Carvalho (DEF)
6
5.Andy Booth (MID)
6
6.Fabio De Palma (MID)
6
7.Pedro Pinto (MID)
7
8.Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Serna (ATT)
7
10.Greg Parker (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
11.Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Gallagher (DEF)
6
13.Jason Unsworth (MID)
6
14.Paquito Pires Viera (ATT)
7