Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 8,429 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Dundee United and Peterhead are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the match underway!
4.35
Edgar Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Ehiogu. Simon Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Alec Brady. Alec Brady sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Andy White!
6.40
Stephen Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry White but he's offside!
9.54
Stephan Nyarko makes a probing pass to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson goes all the way! Erik Hafsteinsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.26
Gary Matteo makes a simple pass to Garry White. Garry White tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.20
Stephan Nyarko knocks the ball forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.06
Colin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giannis Dabizas but he's offside!
30.45
Colin Naysmith hacks Simon Ehiogu from behind! The referee calls over Colin Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Simon Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.03
Stephen Booth takes it forward alone. Stephen Booth shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.22
Gary Matteo advances with the ball. Gary Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
39.16
Stephen Booth clumsily knocks into Stephen Johnstone. The referee calls over Stephen Booth and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Johnstone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.16
Peterhead are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
49.25
Garry White barges into Colin McGrory. The referee calls over Garry White and warns him to calm down! Colin McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.08
Simon Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Garry White. Garry White shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
53.28
Gary Matteo takes it forward alone. Gary Matteo shoots from long range but it flies wide!
54.57
Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Giannis Dabizas. Giannis Dabizas whips in a cross ball towards Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.19
Richard Thomson knocks the ball forward to Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
60.13
Edgar Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Booth. Stephen Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry White. Garry White knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mcallister.
61.06
Edgar Fonseca lofts the ball long. Richard Elliott shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.17
Colin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmell. Matt Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Erik Hafsteinsson but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.19
Stephen Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott plays a perfect one-two with Alec Brady and rushes in on goal... Richard Elliott takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.15
Stephen Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Booth. The referee calls over Stephen Johnstone and warns him to calm down! Stephen Booth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.02
Richard Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Erik Hafsteinsson. Erik Hafsteinsson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
78.20
Colin Naysmith hacks Dominic Naysmith from behind! The referee calls over Colin Naysmith and warns him to calm down! Dominic Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Richard Elliott of Dundee United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%

Scorers