Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tannadice Park where Dundee United play host to East Fife. A crowd of 8,814 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Dundee United and East Fife are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Dundee United kick off!
3.36
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
9.07
Billy Burley makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Burley tries a spectacular long range effort. Christian Voria easily smothers it.
14.42
Don Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Burley. Billy Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.50
Billy Burley takes it forward alone. Billy Burley shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
18.25
Scott Caldwell passes the ball forward to Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.48
Scott Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Mathias Piocelle. Mathias Piocelle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Elliott.
26.43
Scott Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Elliott.
27.33
Stuart Elliott knocks the ball forward to Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes threads the ball through to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.49
Billy Burley knocks the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist goes all the way! Garry McCoist takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.09
Scott Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Mathias Piocelle. Mathias Piocelle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Young.
36.13
Billy Greig hacks Garry McCoist from behind! Billy Greig is warned by the referee! Garry McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.21
Alex Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Shilton.
42.47
Alex Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Voria who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Stuart Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Mann. Mick Mann passes the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
East Fife kick off and get the second half underway!
48.13
Stuart Elliott hits it upfield. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.39
Stuart Elliott advances with the ball. Stuart Elliott threads the ball through to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Voria who gathers it comfortably.
53.13
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
59.24
Stuart Elliott makes a probing pass to Mick Mann. Mick Mann passes the ball forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.36
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.01
Gary Booth makes a simple pass to Scott Caldwell. Scott Caldwell takes it forward alone. Scott Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Elliott.
72.44
Scott Ritchie flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
73.20
Stephen Strachan threads the ball through to Scott Ritchie. Scott Ritchie sees space and advances. Scott Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Andy Cleland manages to keep it out.
77.18
Scott Ritchie decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Elliott.
90.00
Scott Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Piocelle. Mathias Piocelle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Garry McCoist of East Fife
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
25.3%
50.6%
24.1%

Scorers