Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec DickovA. Dickov57
G
1
G
58Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Mathias LouironM. Louiron53
D
2
D
59David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Neil GlassN. Glass53
D
3
D
53Duncan BremnerD. Bremner
Kemal WilliamsonK. Williamson49
D
4captain
D
52Duncan WhiteD. White
Scott HendersonS. Henderson67
M
5
D
49Jan DehmJ. Dehm
Scott McStayS. McStay66
M
captain6
M
60Callum ElliottC. Elliott
Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes62
M
7
M
57Fabian Natale LorenziF. Lorenzi
Duncan McCoistD. McCoist57
M
8
M
56Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
Willy MoracchiniW. Moracchini52
A
9
M
51Wes GowerW. Gower
Alfred Van DierenA. Van Dieren52
A
10
A
57Colin MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn
Gavin MarrG. Marr50
A
11
A
55Callum CollinsC. Collins
 
Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes56
M
12
A
52John BurleyJ. Burley
Alec ElliottA. Elliott51
M
13
A
52Duarte MarquesD. Marques
Ledley CollymoreL. Collymore50
G
14
G
52Billy DavidsonB. Davidson

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 13,355 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.


0.00
Raith Rovers get the match underway!
10.46
Jan Dehm makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Callum Collins who takes it down. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
14.42
Fabian Natale Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Callum Collins controls it well on his chest. Callum Collins makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alec Dickov is on top of it.
20.19
Scott Mcinnes makes an attacking run forward. Scott Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards. Kevin McGrory effortlessly gets down and covers it.
24.40
Kemal Williamson brings the ball forward. Kemal Williamson flicks the ball to his team mate, Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini plays a quick one-two with Gavin Marr and rushes in on goal... Willy Moracchini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Willy Moracchini!
32.57
Fabian Natale Lorenzi kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
33.43
Kemal Williamson makes a probing pass to Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren makes a simple pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini makes a convincing header but Kevin McGrory is on top of it.
42.12
Gavin Marr controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee United kick off!
47.15
Scott Henderson threads the ball through to Willy Moracchini. Willy Moracchini finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
48.37
Stephen Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.25
Scott Henderson sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Scott Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Van Dieren. Alfred Van Dieren outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.41
Stephen Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Lorenzi. Fabian Natale Lorenzi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
57.53
Fabian Natale Lorenzi sees space and advances. Fabian Natale Lorenzi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
66.59
With great vision, Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Callum Collins. Callum Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.41
Fabian Natale Lorenzi flicks a high pass forward. Callum Elliott controls it well on his chest. Callum Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Collins. Callum Collins heads the ball goalwards. Alec Dickov effortlessly punches it away to safety.
72.56
Duncan White flicks a high pass forward to Colin Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Colin Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Wes Gower. Wes Gower makes a great pass forward. Callum Elliott runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.24
Duncan Bremner threads the ball through to Duncan White. Duncan White makes a probing pass to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.27
Fabian Natale Lorenzi sees space and advances. Fabian Natale Lorenzi plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Fabian Natale Lorenzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Mathias Louiron blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
84.42
With vision, Stephen Thomson plays the ball forward to Colin Meiklejohn. Colin Meiklejohn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.30
Colin Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Callum Collins. Callum Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alec Dickov smothers it!
87.10
David Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Stephen Thomson. Stephen Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Thomson makes a defence splitting pass to Callum Collins. Callum Collins shoots from just inside the box. Alec Dickov is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Raith Rovers
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
30.1%
47%
22.9%

Scorers
Willy Moracchini 24
Alfred Van Dieren 49
Callum Collins 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Henderson of Dundee United

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

1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2.David Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3.Duncan Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Duncan White (DEF)
6
5.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
6.Callum Elliott (MID)
6
7.Fabian Natale Lorenzi (MID)
8
8.Stephen Thomson (MID)
8
9.Wes Gower (MID)
6
10.Colin Meiklejohn (ATT)
7
11.Callum Collins (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John Burley (ATT)
0
13.Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14.Billy Davidson (GK)
0