Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell66
G
1
G
70John JamesJ. James
Gavin SounessG. Souness86
D
2
D
74Don McinnesD. Mcinnes
Alex HansenA. Hansen73
D
3
D
70Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Stephen NivenS. Niven63
D
4
D
67David GemmellD. Gemmell
Billy McNeillB. McNeill61
D
5
D
63Frits KromkampF. Kromkamp
Noah SchrammN. Schramm76
M
6
M
76Colin GallacherC. Gallacher
Djezon MonterrubioD. Monterrubio76
M
7captain
M
74Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Alex DickovA. Dickov53
M
8
M
73Duncan McStayD. McStay
Colin DickovC. Dickov75
A
9
A
72Marc SpenglerM. Spengler
Damir MalmD. Malm72
A
captain10
A
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Francisco MarquesF. Marques67
A
11
A
65Andy MasonA. Mason
 
Francois SuarezF. Suarez62
G
12
M
66Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Billy LiddellB. Liddell62
A
13
M
65Billy HopkinB. Hopkin
David RaeD. Rae54
D
14
D
63Yuri FerraresiY. Ferraresi

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 15,843 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 Craig Campbell.


0.00
St. Johnstone start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.58
Paul Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Damir Malm. The referee calls over Paul Matteo and warns him to calm down! Damir Malm grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.06
Stephen Niven comes in with a late challenge on Andy Mason. The referee calls over Stephen Niven and warns him to calm down! Andy Mason runs off the knock.
8.06
Free kick to St. Johnstone just outside the area...
9.29
Colin Hendry slowly runs up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
10.44
Djezon Monterrubio receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Dickov. Djezon Monterrubio threads a neat ball through to Damir Malm. Damir Malm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Matteo.
12.13
Alex Hansen hits a low pass to Noah Schramm. Noah Schramm threads the ball through to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Damir Malm. Damir Malm jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.35
Billy McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Schramm. Noah Schramm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damir Malm. Damir Malm rushes past Paul Matteo! Damir Malm rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.34
Alex Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Monterrubio. Djezon Monterrubio takes it forward alone. Djezon Monterrubio tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
21.15
Billy Campbell makes a probing pass to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.13
Duncan McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Hansen.
24.20
Frits Kromkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay threads the ball through to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.11
Billy McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Noah Schramm collects the pass. Noah Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Damir Malm. Damir Malm lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Marques. Francisco Marques makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.55
Djezon Monterrubio clumsily knocks into Billy Campbell. Djezon Monterrubio is given a warning by the referee! Billy Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.43
Noah Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Damir Malm. Damir Malm lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.56
Showing fabulous composure, Duncan McStay picks a pass forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dundee United start the second half!
53.07
Billy McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noah Schramm. Noah Schramm passes the ball forward to Francisco Marques. Francisco Marques skips past David Gemmell! Francisco Marques makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
57.53
Colin Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.26
Billy Campbell receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan McStay. Billy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Marc Spengler collects the pass. Marc Spengler whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That's his third!
61.26
Dundee United have made a substitution with Francois Suarez replacing Francisco Marques .
63.56
Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Damir Malm collects the pass. Damir Malm tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.53
Gavin Souness hits a low pass to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Francois Suarez controls it well on his chest. Francois Suarez shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
77.39
Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Billy Liddell replacing Noah Schramm and David Rae replacing Damir Malm .
81.13
Paul Matteo plays the ball forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay threads the ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.53
Colin Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mason. Andy Mason finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

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

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
26.2%
47.7%
26.2%

Scorers
Damir Malm 14
Francisco Marques 33, 53
Colin Hendry 24, 45, 59

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 Souness (DEF)
6
3.Alex Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Niven (DEF)
5
5.Billy McNeill (DEF)
6
6.Noah Schramm (MID)
7
7.Djezon Monterrubio (MID)
6
8.Alex Dickov (MID)
6
9.Colin Dickov (ATT)
6
10.Damir Malm (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francisco Marques (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Francois Suarez (GK)
6
13.Billy Liddell (ATT)
6
14.David Rae (DEF)
6

1.John James (GK)
6
2.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
4.David Gemmell (DEF)
6
5.Frits Kromkamp (DEF)
6
6.Colin Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Billy Campbell (MID)
6
8.Duncan McStay (MID)
6
9.Marc Spengler (ATT)
7
10.Colin Hendry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Andy Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Billy Hopkin (MID)
0
14.Yuri Ferraresi (DEF)
0