Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 16,724 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.


0.00
Dundee kick off and get the match underway!
6.59
Craig Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Pascual. The referee calls over Craig Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Pascual hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.34
Marcello Martinelli kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards David Davies. David Davies outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Paul McCoist punches it away to safety.
12.19
Jack Van Ede barges into Craig Strachan. The referee calls over Jack Van Ede and warns him to calm down! Craig Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.20
With a delightful solo run, Julian Boyd stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Boyd knocks the ball forward to Stephen Niven but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.07
Marcello Martinelli makes a beautiful solo run. Marcello Martinelli lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Van Ede. Jack Van Ede makes a looping header on goal. The keeper, Paul McCoist, sees it late!! Goal for Dundee!
28.30
Billy Collins flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Loureiro who takes it down. Cesar Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stranraer!
33.47
Scott McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Iwan Willems. Iwan Willems knocks the ball to his team mate, David Davies. David Davies whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Pascual. With a superhuman jump, Patricio Pascual connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
34.45
Cesar Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. John Booth collects the pass. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Hidalgo.
38.38
Seeing Edoardo Maniero's attacking run, Felipe Hidalgo quickly throws the ball into his path. Edoardo Maniero threads a neat ball through to Callum Hansen. Callum Hansen flicks a high pass forward to David Davies who brings the ball under control. David Davies advances inside the box! David Davies makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.14
Cesar Loureiro makes a probing pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.18
Marcello Martinelli threads a neat ball through to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual plays a one-two with David Davies and advances towards the goal... Patricio Pascual looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
44.35
Julian Boyd knocks the ball forward to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jon Nicholls manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stranraer kick off!
47.01
Marcello Martinelli barges into Cesar Loureiro. The referee brings Marcello Martinelli to one side and gives him a warning! Cesar Loureiro runs off the knock.
54.23
Marcello Martinelli threads a neat ball through to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards David Davies. David Davies whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Paul McCoist!
55.17
Edoardo Maniero pushes mid-way up the pitch. Edoardo Maniero threads the ball through to Jack Van Ede. Jack Van Ede finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
59.15
Julian Boyd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven whips in a cross ball towards John Booth. John Booth makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.39
Callum Hansen catches Cesar Loureiro on the ankles. Callum Hansen is shown the yellow card! Cesar Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.40
Scott McCoist threads the ball through to Callum Hansen. Callum Hansen flicks a high pass forward to David Davies who brings the ball under control. David Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.17
Edoardo Maniero flicks a high ball forward to Callum Hansen who takes it down. Callum Hansen flicks a high pass forward to Jack Van Ede who brings the ball under control. Jack Van Ede knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Booth.
66.34
Sebastiao Varela threads the ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven lofts in a cross ball towards John Booth. With a superhuman jump, John Booth connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Jon Nicholls.
67.06
Alec Booth takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Felipe Hidalgo chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
69.09
Cesar Loureiro threads a neat ball through to John Booth. John Booth advances inside the box! John Booth tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jon Nicholls with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
72.27
Scott McCoist makes a simple pass to Marcello Martinelli. Marcello Martinelli makes a simple pass to Patricio Pascual. Patricio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Van Ede. Jack Van Ede makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.16
Scott Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.19
Craig Strachan threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest. John Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.43
Callum Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Varela. Sebastiao Varela surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Varela shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
84.44
Craig Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. John Booth controls it well on his chest. John Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott McCoist.
85.17
Samuel Marques hacks Scott Glass from behind! The referee calls over Samuel Marques and shows him a yellow card! Scott Glass runs off the knock.
87.06
Callum Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to David Davies. David Davies whips in a cross ball towards Jack Van Ede. Jack Van Ede whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
25.6%
47.6%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jack Van Ede of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Jon Nicholls (GK)
6
2.Scott McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Hidalgo (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Maniero (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Marques (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Iwan Willems (MID)
6
7.Marcello Martinelli (MID)
7
8.Callum Hansen (MID)yellow card
6
9.David Davies (ATT)
7
10.Patricio Pascual (ATT)
6
11.Jack Van Ede (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Pius Beukenkamp (DEF)
0
13.Neil Henderson (DEF)
0
14.Ian Boyd (GK)
0

1.Paul McCoist (GK)
7
2.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
3.Craig Strachan (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Callum Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5.Alec Booth (DEF)
6
6.Scott Glass (MID)
6
7.Cesar Loureiro (MID)
7
8.Julian Boyd (MID)
6
9.Sebastiao Varela (MID)
6
10.John Booth (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Duncan James (ATT)
0
13.Matt Mcallister (ATT)
0
14.Alec Meiklejohn (ATT)
0