Match Report


Dundee UnitedDundee United     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McCoistS. McCoist53
G
1
G
53Miguael PlatiniM. Platini
Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith63
D
2
D
74Gary HansenG. Hansen
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory61
D
3
D
68Gavin BoothG. Booth
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan58
D
4
D
66Reginald TorresR. Torres
Dominic BremnerD. Bremner63
M
5
M
72Marcus VernazzaM. Vernazza
Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes59
M
6
M
62Neil HendersonN. Henderson
Stephen RaeS. Rae55
M
captain7captain
M
61Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Alex DickovA. Dickov49
M
8
M
60David HendryD. Hendry
Alec TelferA. Telfer59
A
9
A
72Stefan MoulijnS. Moulijn
Matt BremnerM. Bremner55
A
10
A
70Alberto HerreroA. Herrero
Samuel CamposS. Campos51
A
11
A
54Scott MorrisonS. Morrison
 
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell56
D
12
M
57Stephen GoughS. Gough
Duncan WhiteD. White55
D
13
M
56Stuart McNeillS. McNeill
Dominic CollinsD. Collins54
D
14
D
55Andy HendryA. Hendry

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Hibernian. A crowd of 7,828 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee United and Hibernian are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hibernian kick off!
3.32
Marcus Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morrison controls it well on his chest. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.59
Gary Hansen makes a probing pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.17
Duncan Ferguson passes the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Naysmith.
10.06
Neil Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
12.45
Neil Henderson plays the ball forward to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Stuart McCoist reads it well. Great save!
20.20
Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov makes a simple pass to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hansen.
21.57
Kevin McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner passes the ball forward to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.55
Kevin McGrory passes the ball forward to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.51
Kevin McGrory takes a quick throw-in, which Callum Sullivan takes on the chest. Callum Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. With imagination, Stephen Rae plays the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.36
Gary Naysmith clumsily knocks into Alberto Herrero. Gary Naysmith is warned by the referee! Alberto Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.51
Gary Hansen hits a low pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn shoots from distance but somehow Stuart McCoist manages to keep it out.
33.56
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morrison easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morrison finds some space and shoots from distance but Stuart McCoist reads it well. Great keeping!
36.08
Marcus Vernazza makes a probing pass to Scott Morrison. Scott Morrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Stuart McCoist. Excellent save.
38.18
Stephen Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Rae sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguael Platini with no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
42.31
With intelligent imagination, Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Booth.
45.00
Neil Henderson takes it forward alone. Neil Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Moulijn. Stefan Moulijn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
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. Hibernian appear unchanged since the first half. The Hibernian players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
51.34
Stephen Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Miguael Platini.
60.53
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Gough replacing Reginald Torres and Stuart McNeill replacing Duncan Ferguson .
72.57
David Hendry darts forward. David Hendry shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
77.33
Hibernian have made a substitution with Andy Hendry replacing Stefan Moulijn .
78.34
Alex Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Neil Henderson. The referee warns Alex Dickov to calm down! Neil Henderson runs off the knock.
79.21
Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Rae laces a weighted ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer deftly passes the ball to Samuel Campos, releasing him through on goal. Samuel Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dundee United

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
35.8%
41.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Stephen Rae 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Rae of Dundee United

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

1.Miguael Platini (GK)
7
2.Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Booth (DEF)
6
4.Reginald Torres (DEF)
6
5.Marcus Vernazza (MID)
6
6.Neil Henderson (MID)
7
7.Duncan Ferguson (MID)
7
8.David Hendry (MID)
6
9.Stefan Moulijn (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Herrero (ATT)
6
11.Scott Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Gough (MID)
6
13.Stuart McNeill (MID)
6
14.Andy Hendry (DEF)
6