Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 16,438 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.


0.00
Dundee United kick off the first half!
4.04
Craig Dickov threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.25
Tommaso Baldini passes the ball forward to Ernest van der Hoek. Ernest van der Hoek threads a neat ball through to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
8.46
Antonio Gomez receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Gough. Antonio Gomez threads the ball through to Simon Ljungberg. Simon Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Ljungberg finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Ljungberg!
14.35
Simon Ljungberg catches Damian Devineau on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damian Devineau runs off the knock.
15.02
Darius Rodgers receives the ball from a throw-in from Damian Devineau. Darius Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Moore collects the pass. Daniele Moore knocks the ball forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Callum Sullivan!
24.51
Without breaking stride, Antonio Gomez plays the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Inglis. Richard Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Darius Rodgers.
26.50
Callum Burley takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some superb footwork from Simon Ljungberg provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.23
Simon Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Alex Hendry!
33.18
Jurgen Goossen clumsily knocks into Antonio Gomez. Jurgen Goossen is warned by the referee! Antonio Gomez stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.18
Craig Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Richard Inglis. Craig Dickov is shown the yellow card! Richard Inglis stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.30
Craig Dickov threads the ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Pinto. Rodrigo Pinto powers a header at goal. Callum Sullivan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.40
Duncan Gough threads a neat ball through to Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Callum Burley who brings the ball neatly under control. Callum Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
44.21
Neil Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Jiménez controls it well on his chest. Tomás Jiménez cuts inside the box! Tomás Jiménez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Pierre Petit flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Pinto controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
David Gemmell hacks Simon Ljungberg from behind! The referee calls over David Gemmell and shows him a yellow card! Simon Ljungberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.37
Scott Power plays the ball forward to Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Gomez.
51.33
Darius Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Petit. Pierre Petit flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
54.09
Duncan Gough flicks a high pass forward. Neil Bremner controls it well on his chest. Neil Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.03
Pierre Petit knocks the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.21
Neil Bremner sees a break and surges forward. Neil Bremner threads the ball through to Ernest van der Hoek but he's offside!
63.43
Simon Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Tomás Jiménez. Tomás Jiménez whips in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.40
Richard Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Ernest van der Hoek controls it well on his chest. Ernest van der Hoek shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
67.58
Scott Power flicks a high pass forward. Jurgen Goossen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurgen Goossen plays the ball forward to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
69.33
Neil Bremner passes the ball forward to Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
72.31
Antonio Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough flicks a high ball forward to Neil Bremner who takes it down. Neil Bremner plays a scrappy one-two with Ernest van der Hoek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Bremner takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.54
Simon Ljungberg knocks the ball forward to Tommy Hunt. Tommy Hunt plays a one-two with Tomás Jiménez and advances towards the goal... Tommy Hunt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
78.43
David Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Scott Power. Scott Power threads a neat ball through to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from distance. Callum Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
79.13
Callum Burley decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.30
Scott Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.53
Daniele Moore decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Moore shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
85.11
Simon Ljungberg catches Scott Power on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Simon Ljungberg!! Scott Power runs off the knock.
90.00
Damian Devineau makes a simple pass to Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp. Jean-Philippe Jeunechamp shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Callum Sullivan!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.2%
48.1%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Bremner of Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Callum Sullivan (GK)
7
2.Duncan Gough (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Gomez (DEF)
7
4.Tommaso Baldini (DEF)
6
5.Neil Bremner (MID)goal scored
9
6.Richard Inglis (MID)
6
7.Simon Ljungberg (MID)goal scoredred card
4
8.Callum Burley (MID)
6
9.Tomás Jiménez (ATT)
6
10.Ernest van der Hoek (ATT)
6
11.Tommy Hunt (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Henderson (GK)
0
13.Diaw Ramora (DEF)
0
14.Dominic Mason (GK)
0