Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Heart of MidlothianHeart of Midlothian
Computer Player Computer Player John Mackay John Mackay
Alec DickovA. Dickov57
G
1
G
58Don MasonD. Mason
Mathias LouironM. Louiron53
D
2
D
61Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Neil GlassN. Glass53
D
3
D
57Gerhard TöpferG. Töpfer
Kemal WilliamsonK. Williamson49
D
4
D
60Ferry VremanF. Vreman
Scott HendersonS. Henderson67
M
5
D
58Nick FletcherN. Fletcher
Scott McStayS. McStay66
M
captain6
M
64Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes62
M
7
M
64Gian Paolo TangorraG. Tangorra
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist57
M
8
M
66Alex RitchieA. Ritchie
Willy MoracchiniW. Moracchini52
A
9
M
63Scott ElliottS. Elliott
Gavin MarrG. Marr50
A
10captain
A
62Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Ledley LawrenceL. Lawrence49
A
11
A
64Stuart BurleyS. Burley
 
Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes56
M
12
D
56Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Alec ElliottA. Elliott51
M
13
M
60Alan VickersA. Vickers
Ledley CollymoreL. Collymore50
G
14
A
57Alex GreigA. Greig

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 13,621 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off and get the match underway!
6.26
Ferry Vreman makes a probing pass to Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra threads a neat ball through to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.22
Romero P. Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Ritchie and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Burley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Alec Dickov had no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
15.48
Scott Elliott catches Scott Henderson on the ankles. Scott Elliott is warned by the referee! Scott Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.02
Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.13
Ferry Vreman barges into Gavin Marr. The referee calls over Ferry Vreman and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Marr hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.10
Ferry Vreman kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.56
Ferry Vreman takes it forward alone. Ferry Vreman hits a low pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but Alec Dickov is on top of it.
33.21
Alex Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Burley who brings the ball under control. Stuart Burley shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
34.21
Gerhard Töpfer makes a simple pass to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer advances with the ball. Romero P. Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.55
Gerhard Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Tangorra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gian Paolo Tangorra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan McCoist.
44.29
Ferry Vreman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Tangorra. Gian Paolo Tangorra hits a low pass to Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie advances inside the box! Alex Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. Heart of Midlothian 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
Dundee United kick off!
47.06
Alex Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley plays a one-two with Scott Elliott and advances towards the goal... Stuart Burley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Alec Dickov manages to keep it out.
48.56
Scott McStay flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Lawrence who takes it down. Ledley Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
49.52
Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ferrer collects the pass. Romero P. Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.40
Scott McStay threads the ball through to Duncan McCoist. Duncan McCoist plays a one-two with Ledley Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Duncan McCoist provides some space. He shoots at goal. Don Mason gets down and covers it.
55.33
Ferry Vreman threads the ball through to Billy Matteo. Billy Matteo threads the ball through to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Henderson.
60.43
Dundee United have made a substitution with Alec Elliott replacing Scott Mcinnes .
71.13
Billy Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie advances with the ball. Alex Ritchie runs straight at the defence! Alex Ritchie comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.32
Alec Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Mason who gathers it comfortably.
77.55
Gian Paolo Tangorra hits a low pass to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley runs straight at the defence! Stuart Burley takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Neil Glass.
78.06
Romero P. Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Stuart Burley. Stuart Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
79.40
Stuart Burley comes in with a late challenge on Mathias Louiron. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mathias Louiron carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.10
Gian Paolo Tangorra flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson collects the pass. Richard Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but Alec Dickov reads it well. Great keeping!
84.41
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Tangorra controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Tangorra plays a sublime one-two with Stuart Burley and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Gian Paolo Tangorra provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Alec Dickov. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Heart of Midlothian
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.3%
69.7%
Play Area
35.5%
40.8%
23.7%

Scorers
Stuart Burley 8
Alex Ritchie 18, 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Ritchie of Heart of Midlothian

Match Ratings
1.Alec Dickov (GK)
7
2.Mathias Louiron (DEF)
6
3.Neil Glass (DEF)
6
4.Kemal Williamson (DEF)
6
5.Scott Henderson (MID)
6
6.Scott McStay (MID)
6
7.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
6
8.Duncan McCoist (MID)
6
9.Willy Moracchini (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Marr (ATT)
6
11.Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Mcinnes (MID)
0
13.Alec Elliott (MID)
6
14.Ledley Collymore (GK)
0

1.Don Mason (GK)
6
2.Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
6
4.Ferry Vreman (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nick Fletcher (DEF)
6
6.Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7.Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
7
8.Alex Ritchie (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Scott Elliott (MID)
6
10.Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Burley (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Colin Campbell (DEF)
0
13.Alan Vickers (MID)
0
14.Alex Greig (ATT)
0