Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to St Mirren. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0St Mirren start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
1-0Callum McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott White. Scott White rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.41
1-0Enrique Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Neves. Abel Neves shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Matt Niven!
8.44
1-0Tarik Fertout makes a simple pass to Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.22
Andy Telfer knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefaan Jbari who gathers it comfortably.
12.27
Enrique Hierro advances with the ball. Enrique Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Matt Niven manages to gather it comfortably.
20.43
1-0Elena Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Tarik Fertout. Tarik Fertout sees space and advances. Tarik Fertout shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.06
Enrique Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Neves. Abel Neves takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Matt Niven easily smothers it!
28.28
Paul Hopkin makes a simple pass to Luuk Van Fessem. Luuk Van Fessem shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.12
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.45
Enrique Hierro threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.18
Enrique Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Neves. Abel Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.33
Paul Hopkin decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Hopkin shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Stefaan Jbari!
44.45
1-0Elena Izquierdo barges into Scott White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott White runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Dundee United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.51
Hannes Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin sees space and advances. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Scott White. Scott White flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Stefaan Jbari!
51.25
Enrique Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Matt Niven!
53.06
Andy Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Hutchison!
57.06
Hannes Meidt barges into Pierre-Yves Elzéard. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierre-Yves Elzéard runs off the knock.
61.07
Callum McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luuk Van Fessem. Luuk Van Fessem chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison takes a shot at goal but Stefaan Jbari is on top of it.
65.23
Tarik Fertout passes the ball forward to Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton shoots from 25 yards but Matt Niven is on top of it.
66.37
Tarik Bezzai decides to run forward with the ball. Tarik Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Matt Niven.
67.41
2-0Andy Henderson catches Aboubacar Piton on the ankles. The referee calls over Andy Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Aboubacar Piton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.58
Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Hutchison. Duncan Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.05
2-0Paul Inglis catches Aboubacar Piton on the ankles. Paul Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Aboubacar Piton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.18
Tarik Bezzai knocks the ball forward to Tarik Fertout. Tarik Fertout threads the ball through to Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Henderson.
78.16
Paul Inglis catches Enrique Hierro on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.06
Tarik Bezzai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Hierro. Enrique Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Niven who gathers it comfortably.
81.47
Tarik Fertout chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Neves. Abel Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Elzéard. Pierre-Yves Elzéard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.28
Hannes Meidt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay sees a break and surges forward. Callum McStay goes all the way! Callum McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.48
Tarik Fertout makes a probing pass to Abel Neves. Abel Neves shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Matt Niven!
89.10
Tarik Fertout kicks a strong pass forward to Aboubacar Piton. Aboubacar Piton tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Matt Niven manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
33%
42%
25%
Scorers