Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Gemmell | B. Gemmell |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 73 | | Callum Greig | C. Greig | ||||||||
| Gavin Souness | G. Souness | | 86 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Linus Zick | L. Zick | |||||||||
| Alex Hansen | A. Hansen | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 |  | P. Gilberto Turci | P. Turci | |||||||||
| Stephen Niven | S. Niven | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Neil Grantt | N. Grantt | |||||||||
| Duncan Brady | D. Brady | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Matthias Streich | M. Streich | |||||||||
| Noah Schramm | N. Schramm | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Melvin Stewart | M. Stewart | |||||||||
| Djezon Monterrubio | D. Monterrubio |  | 76 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Richard Mckinlay | R. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| David Dickov | D. Dickov | | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Callum Bremner | C. Bremner | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | |||||||||
| Damir Malm | D. Malm | | 72 | A | | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Lorenzo Totti | L. Totti | ||||||||
| Francisco Marques | F. Marques |  | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| Francois Suarez | F. Suarez | | 62 | G | | 12 | | M | 65 | | Albrecht Francke | A. Francke | |||||||||
| Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | | 62 | A | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Craig Naysmith | C. Naysmith | |||||||||
| David Rae | D. Rae | | 54 | D | | 14 | | D | 63 | | Flavio Arricca | F. Arricca | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to East Fife. A crowd of 18,558 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Hutchison.
0.00
0-0East Fife start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
0-0Richard Mckinlay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Billy Gemmell comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.13
David Dickov makes a simple pass to Francisco Marques. Francisco Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Callum Greig.
10.09
0-0Corner kick to Dundee United. Noah Schramm plays it short to Francisco Marques. Linus Zick comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
12.18
0-0Neil Grantt flicks a high ball forward to Callum Bremner who takes it down. Callum Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
15.33
0-0David Dickov clumsily knocks into Matthias Streich. David Dickov is shown the yellow card! Matthias Streich runs off the knock.
16.10
0-0Callum Bremner makes a probing pass to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
18.27
David Dickov passes the ball forward to Francisco Marques. Francisco Marques tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
21.49
Alex Hansen hits a low pass to Djezon Monterrubio. Djezon Monterrubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Marques. Francisco Marques plays a sublime one-two with Damir Malm and races in on goal... Francisco Marques shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.24
1-0Gavin Souness makes a simple pass to Noah Schramm. Noah Schramm changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Damir Malm. Damir Malm outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.02
Djezon Monterrubio passes the ball forward to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.48
Matthias Streich sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Streich finds some space and shoots from distance 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. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
47.14
David Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marques who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marques whips in a cross ball towards Damir Malm. Damir Malm directs the ball goalwards with his head. Damir Malm scores for Dundee United!!
51.17
David Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Colin Dickov who brings the ball neatly under control. Colin Dickov knocks the ball forward, putting Francisco Marques through on goal. Francisco Marques shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.10
Neil Grantt sees a break and surges forward. Neil Grantt brings the ball forward. Neil Grantt shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
60.18
2-0East Fife have made 3 substitutions with Albrecht Francke replacing P. Gilberto Turci, Craig Naysmith replacing Callum Bremner and Flavio Arricca replacing Melvin Stewart .
63.33
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Matt McCoist collects the pass. Matt McCoist shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.56
Noah Schramm flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Marques who brings the ball under control. Francisco Marques plays a one-two with Colin Dickov and rushes in on goal... Francisco Marques rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.24
2-0David Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Damir Malm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Damir Malm threads the ball through to Colin Dickov but he's offside!
71.13
Richard Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Alex Greig. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.14
With vision, David Dickov plays the ball forward to Damir Malm. Damir Malm hits a low pass to Francisco Marques. Francisco Marques strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Callum Greig manages to keep it out.
78.31
Djezon Monterrubio passes the ball forward to Colin Dickov. Colin Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
85.30
Richard Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. With a superhuman jump, Alex Greig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
89.36
Duncan Brady plays the ball forward to Noah Schramm. Noah Schramm flicks a high ball forward to Colin Dickov who takes it down. Colin Dickov shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Callum Greig!
90.00
Gavin Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gavin Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Dickov but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
23%
46%
31%
Scorers
| Damir Malm 22, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Damir Malm of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Gemmell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alex Hansen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Schramm (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Djezon Monterrubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Dickov (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Colin Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Damir Malm (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 11. | Francisco Marques (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Francois Suarez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Liddell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Rae (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Greig (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Linus Zick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | P. Gilberto Turci (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Grantt (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matthias Streich (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Melvin Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Mckinlay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Callum Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lorenzo Totti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Albrecht Francke (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Flavio Arricca (DEF) | 6 | |