Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist53
G
1
G
64Alberto CamposA. Campos
Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith63
D
2
D
58Gary HopkinG. Hopkin
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory61
D
3
D
57Don HutchisonD. Hutchison
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan58
D
4
D
54Dominic MasonD. Mason
Dominic BremnerD. Bremner63
M
5
D
53Neil HendryN. Hendry
Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes59
M
6
M
66Scott McNeillS. McNeill
Stephen RaeS. Rae55
M
captain7
M
59Colin DickovC. Dickov
Alex DickovA. Dickov49
M
8
M
57Ian CarragherI. Carragher
Alec TelferA. Telfer59
A
9captain
M
56Neil BoothN. Booth
Matt BremnerM. Bremner55
A
10
A
59Joos SeedorfJ. Seedorf
Samuel CamposS. Campos51
A
11
A
57Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone
 
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell56
D
12
G
62Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Duncan WhiteD. White55
D
13
A
55Vasco LimaV. Lima
Dominic CollinsD. Collins54
D
14
A
53Garry McGroryG. McGrory

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 7,992 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Strachan.


0.00
Forfar Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.26
Matt Bremner clumsily knocks into Gary Hopkin. The referee calls over Matt Bremner and warns him to calm down! Gary Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.38
Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf collects the pass. Joos Seedorf shoots from outside the area but somehow Stuart McCoist manages to keep it out.
14.17
Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Campos who brings the ball under control. Samuel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.40
Neil Booth passes the ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.46
Ian Carragher plays the ball forward to Joos Seedorf. Joos Seedorf shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
27.15
Matt Mcinnes hacks Colin Dickov from behind! The referee calls over Matt Mcinnes and warns him to calm down! Colin Dickov runs off the knock.
28.48
Ian Carragher threads a neat ball through to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.12
Alex Dickov makes a probing pass to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Campos who gathers it comfortably.
39.10
Alex Dickov passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Stuart Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Gary Naysmith. The referee warns Stuart Johnstone to calm down! Gary Naysmith runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Dominic Collins replacing Matt Bremner. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
49.05
With a delightful solo run, Alex Dickov stretches the opposition's defence. Alex Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
53.05
Callum Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov sees Samuel Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.49
Alex Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alec Telfer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Telfer skips past Gary Hopkin! Alec Telfer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
57.30
Ian Carragher comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Bremner. Ian Carragher is warned by the referee! Dominic Bremner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.42
Callum Sullivan passes the ball forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov passes the ball forward to Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
60.06
Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
60.06
Stephen Rae hacks Gary Hopkin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.15
Gary Hopkin threads the ball through to Neil Booth. Neil Booth flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Johnstone collects the pass. Stuart Johnstone rushes past Callum Sullivan! Some silky footwork from Stuart Johnstone provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.22
Neil Hendry catches Alec Telfer on the ankles. The referee brings Neil Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.52
Neil Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Colin Dickov who takes it down. Colin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf controls it well on his chest. Joos Seedorf knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Naysmith.
78.57
Dominic Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins shoots from 25 yards. Alberto Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
85.40
Gary Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Rae who takes it down. Stephen Rae threads a neat ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
89.34
Don Hutchison passes the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

Forfar Athletic
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%

Scorers
Joos Seedorf 20
Stuart Johnstone 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Johnstone of Forfar Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Stuart McCoist (GK)
6
2.Gary Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Callum Sullivan (DEF)
7
5.Dominic Bremner (MID)
6
6.Matt Mcinnes (MID)
5
7.Stephen Rae (MID)yellow card
5
8.Alex Dickov (MID)
8
9.Alec Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Matt Bremner (ATT)
5
11.Samuel Campos (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Caldwell (DEF)
0
13.Duncan White (DEF)
0
14.Dominic Collins (DEF)
6

1.Alberto Campos (GK)
7
2.Gary Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Don Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
5.Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Scott McNeill (MID)
6
7.Colin Dickov (MID)
6
8.Ian Carragher (MID)
6
9.Neil Booth (MID)
7
10.Joos Seedorf (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gary Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Vasco Lima (ATT)
0
14.Garry McGrory (ATT)
0