Match Report
| Dundee United | Dundee United |  |  | Brechin | Brechin | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 |  | Vasco Valente | V. Valente | |||||||||
| Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Scott Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Stuart McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Callum Sullivan | C. Sullivan | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 |  | Matthieu Cygean | M. Cygean | |||||||||
| Dominic Bremner | D. Bremner | | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Stephen Gough | S. Gough | |||||||||
| Matt Mcinnes | M. Mcinnes | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Stephen Rae | S. Rae | | 55 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Alec Brady | A. Brady | ||||||||
| Alex Dickov | A. Dickov | | 50 | M | | 8 | | A | 62 |  | Moritz Schönenborn | M. Schönenborn | |||||||||
| Alec Telfer | A. Telfer | | 60 | A | | 9 | | | A | 58 | | Callum Naysmith | C. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 56 | | Billy Strachan | B. Strachan | |||||||||
| Samuel Campos | S. Campos | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 |  | Ross Owen | R. Owen | |||||||||
| Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 56 | D | | 12 | | M | 62 |  | Sergio Sereni | S. Sereni | |||||||||
| Duncan White | D. White | | 55 | D | | 13 | | M | 61 | | Duncan McNeill | D. McNeill | |||||||||
| Dominic Collins | D. Collins | | 54 | D | | 14 | | M | 54 | | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to Brechin. A crowd of 8,037 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Brechin start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
0-0Kevin McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Dickov. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Dickov picks a pass forward to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.58
0-0Alec Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Owen. Ross Owen shoots from outside the area but Stuart McCoist reads it well. Good save!
6.57
0-0Scott Rae flicks a high ball forward to Alec Brady who takes it down. Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schönenborn collects the pass. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.22
Stephen Rae threads a neat ball through to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Vasco Valente easily punches it away to safety.
14.36
0-0Paul Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Gary Naysmith barges into Callum Naysmith. Penalty for Brechin!!
14.36
0-0The referee points to the spot..
15.15
0-1Moritz Schönenborn steps up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
16.44
Alec Brady sees Moritz Schönenborn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Stuart McCoist. Excellent save.
18.55
Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Schönenborn who brings the ball under control. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.03
Matt Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner shoots from outside the area but Vasco Valente is on top of it.
21.00
Stephen Rae knocks the ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
24.10
0-1Alec Brady barges into Matt Mcinnes. The referee calls over Alec Brady and shows him a yellow card! Matt Mcinnes runs off the knock.
27.49
Matt Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
28.57
Scott Rae flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gemmill controls it well on his chest. Paul Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
30.07
Alex Dickov threads the ball through to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.01
Kevin McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
33.29
Matt Bremner catches Stephen Gough on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Bremner and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.49
Alec Brady laces a through ball forward to Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.43
Paul Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Ross Owen who brings the ball under control. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
39.05
Gary Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Alex Dickov. Alex Dickov threads the ball through to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Valente who gathers it comfortably.
40.30
Kevin McGrory arcs the ball upfield. Alec Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Dominic Collins replacing Matt Bremner. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
51.14
Stuart McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn whips in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
53.39
Dominic Bremner threads a neat ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
55.38
Scott Rae hits a low pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.36
Callum Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Rae. Stephen Rae hits a low pass to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.14
Paul Gemmill decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
61.13
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schönenborn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Owen. Ross Owen makes a convincing header but is denied by Stuart McCoist. Excellent save.
63.52
Matthieu Cygean knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Brady. Alec Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
65.39
Matthieu Cygean threads the ball through to Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Schönenborn. Moritz Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
71.02
Stephen Rae barges into Alec Brady. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.51
Callum Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes hits a low pass to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Valente who gathers it comfortably.
75.16
Matthieu Cygean pushes up the pitch. Matthieu Cygean knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.27
Alec Brady hits a low pass to Ross Owen. Ross Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
84.28
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward to Ross Owen who brings the ball under control. Ross Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Alec Brady passes the ball forward to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
8
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.7%
42.9%
27.5%
Scorers
| Moritz Schönenborn 15 (p) Callum Naysmith 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Gemmill of Brechin |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart McCoist (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Rae (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Alex Dickov (MID) | 7 | |
| 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. | Vasco Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matthieu Cygean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Gemmill (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Alec Brady (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Moritz Schönenborn (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Callum Naysmith (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Billy Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ross Owen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sergio Sereni (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Naysmith (MID) | 0 | |