Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell66
G
1
G
71Andy HutchisonA. Hutchison
Gavin HendryG. Hendry74
D
2
D
74Don McinnesD. Mcinnes
Mirko FiccadentiM. Ficcadenti73
D
3
D
71Craig MckinlayC. Mckinlay
Alex HansenA. Hansen72
D
4
D
70Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Stephen NivenS. Niven63
D
5
D
66David GemmellD. Gemmell
Djezon MonterrubioD. Monterrubio76
M
6
M
74Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Noah SchrammN. Schramm75
M
7captain
M
70Neil GlassN. Glass
David DickovD. Dickov74
M
8
M
69Dominic GallacherD. Gallacher
Colin DickovC. Dickov74
A
9
A
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Damir MalmD. Malm72
A
captain10
A
71Marc SpenglerM. Spengler
Albrecht StiepermannA. Stiepermann54
A
11
A
69Kevin CampbellK. Campbell
 
Abassi SankhareA. Sankhare62
M
12
G
70John JamesJ. James
Francois SuarezF. Suarez62
G
13
M
66Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Billy McNeillB. McNeill61
D
14
A
64Andy MasonA. Mason

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 17,863 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Sullivan.


0.00
Dundee United start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.02
David Dickov sees Colin Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Dickov skips past Paul Matteo! Colin Dickov comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
14.58
Marc Spengler clumsily knocks into Stephen Niven. The referee calls over Marc Spengler and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Niven runs off the knock.
20.44
Marc Spengler comes in with a late challenge on Mirko Ficcadenti. The referee warns Marc Spengler to calm down! Mirko Ficcadenti runs off the knock.
24.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Glass plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from long range but it is miles over!
30.28
Djezon Monterrubio chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mckinlay.
39.30
David Dickov clumsily knocks into Billy Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Campbell runs off the knock.
40.45
Noah Schramm runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Noah Schramm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Andy Hutchison.
42.48
Mirko Ficcadenti flicks a high ball forward to Djezon Monterrubio who takes it down. Djezon Monterrubio flicks a high pass forward. Damir Malm easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damir Malm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
44.55
David Dickov makes a simple pass to Albrecht Stiepermann. Albrecht Stiepermann edges inside the box! Albrecht Stiepermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Mirko Ficcadenti barges into Colin Hendry. The referee calls over Mirko Ficcadenti and shows him a yellow card! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St. Johnstone start the second half!
47.54
Without breaking stride, Djezon Monterrubio plays the ball forward to Albrecht Stiepermann. Albrecht Stiepermann plays a quick one-two with Colin Dickov and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Stiepermann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.42
Alex Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Colin Hendry. The referee calls over Alex Hansen and warns him to calm down! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.12
Neil Glass barges into Mirko Ficcadenti. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mirko Ficcadenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.02
Djezon Monterrubio makes a run forward as David Dickov takes the throw-in. Djezon Monterrubio skillfully chests the ball down. Djezon Monterrubio passes the ball forward to Damir Malm. Damir Malm tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
61.54
Craig Mckinlay hacks Albrecht Stiepermann from behind! The referee calls over Craig Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Albrecht Stiepermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.53
Billy Campbell sees Colin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.26
Billy Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Gemmell with no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
75.59
With a delightful solo run, Neil Glass stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Glass whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.59
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Francois Suarez replacing Djezon Monterrubio and Billy McNeill replacing Damir Malm .
79.24
Alex Hansen clumsily knocks into Neil Glass. The referee calls over Alex Hansen and shows him a yellow card! Neil Glass gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.22
Neil Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Glass makes a defence splitting pass to Colin Hendry. Some silky footwork from Colin Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.56
Alex Hansen advances with the ball. Alex Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill plays a quick one-two with Albrecht Stiepermann and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Billy McNeill provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
89.55
Mirko Ficcadenti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Schramm. Noah Schramm sees Colin Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy Hutchison.
90.00
Corner kick to Dundee United. Francois Suarez plays it to the far post. Billy McNeill muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

St. Johnstone
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
29.4%
44.1%
26.5%

Scorers
Albrecht Stiepermann 48
Marc Spengler 66
Colin Hendry 71
Kevin Campbell 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hendry of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Billy Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Mirko Ficcadenti (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Alex Hansen (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Stephen Niven (DEF)
6
6.Djezon Monterrubio (MID)
7
7.Noah Schramm (MID)
7
8.David Dickov (MID)yellow card
5
9.Colin Dickov (ATT)
7
10.Damir Malm (ATT)
6
11.Albrecht Stiepermann (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Abassi Sankhare (MID)
0
13.Francois Suarez (GK)
6
14.Billy McNeill (DEF)
6

1.Andy Hutchison (GK)
7
2.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Craig Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4.Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
5.David Gemmell (DEF)
6
6.Billy Campbell (MID)
6
7.Neil Glass (MID)yellow card
8
8.Dominic Gallacher (MID)
6
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Marc Spengler (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Kevin Campbell (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.John James (GK)
0
13.Dominic Ferguson (MID)
0
14.Andy Mason (ATT)
0