League Cup · Group Stage - Section 4
Raith Rovers1–3Dundee Utd
Colin Harris 47′
Lineups
Raith Rovers
Dundee Utd
Raith Rovers · Starting XI
- 1Tommy Walker
- 2Craig Robertson
- 3Chris Candlish
- 4Dave Thomson
- 5Allan Forsyth
- 6Colin More
- 7Bobby Robinson
- 8Willie Gibson
- 9Colin Harris
- 10Ally McCulloch
- 11John Mitchell
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Raith Rovers · Substitutes
- 12Donald Urquhart
- 14Colin Spence
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Raith Rovers · Substitutions
- Donald Urquhart for Ally McCulloch72′
- Colin Spence for Willie Gibson72′
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Billy Kirkwood for Davie Dodds71′
Raith Rovers · Manager
- Gordon Wallace
Dundee Utd · Manager
Match report
United wrapped up their League Cup Section 4 matches with a trip to Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy to face Raith Rovers. A win for United would ensure their 100% record in this seasons competition remained intact. Jim McLean fielded a young defence for this match, knowing they were already qualified. Both teams were slow to settle into this match, with passes often going astray and neither 'keeper troubled in the opening phase. Then United burst into action with a fine move. After a great run from Holt, Sturrock crossed from the right and Dodds' header was turned round the post by…Read moreRead less
United wrapped up their League Cup Section 4 matches with a trip to Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy to face Raith Rovers. A win for United would ensure their 100% record in this seasons competition remained intact. Jim McLean fielded a young defence for this match, knowing they were already qualified.
Both teams were slow to settle into this match, with passes often going astray and neither 'keeper troubled in the opening phase. Then United burst into action with a fine move. After a great run from Holt, Sturrock crossed from the right and Dodds' header was turned round the post by Walker. In 19 minutes, Hegarty got his head on a Britton corner but it was Walker again who came out on top, saving from point-blank range. Mitchell countered for Raith when he fired in a 25 yard shot that just flew past McAlpine's post. It was a reminder to United that failing to score could leave them exposed. Just as it looked as though Raith would survive the first half, they conceded a penalty seconds from the whistle. Mitchell made a hash of a passbook and as Dodds ran in with the ball, Walker impeded him. Eamonn Bannon stepped up to score from the resultant spot-kick.
Raith who were obviously aggrieved at the decision, made a storming start to the second half. Within a couple of minutes they were level. Gibson laid the ball into the path of Colin Harris and he shocked United with a fierce equaliser from an acute angle. United now had a fight on their hands and Harris had another effort that went a yard high. Bannon did break for United and was fouled on the edge of the area. His shot however, sailed over the bar. On 70 minutes, United regained the lead. This time it was Davie Dodds who hooked in a Bannon cross to regain the advantage. A silky Paul Sturrock finish sealed the match just a few minutes later. Payne chipped th eball over the defence and Sturrock snuck in to lob the 'keeper. Kirkwood came on for Dodds soon after and he too forced Walker into a great save. Walker was becoming the Raith hero of the night as he save brilliantly again, this time from Britton. The game finished with a 3-1 United win and while this was United's closest game of section, they ensured that their 100% record was maintained.
Both teams were slow to settle into this match, with passes often going astray and neither 'keeper troubled in the opening phase. Then United burst into action with a fine move. After a great run from Holt, Sturrock crossed from the right and Dodds' header was turned round the post by Walker. In 19 minutes, Hegarty got his head on a Britton corner but it was Walker again who came out on top, saving from point-blank range. Mitchell countered for Raith when he fired in a 25 yard shot that just flew past McAlpine's post. It was a reminder to United that failing to score could leave them exposed. Just as it looked as though Raith would survive the first half, they conceded a penalty seconds from the whistle. Mitchell made a hash of a passbook and as Dodds ran in with the ball, Walker impeded him. Eamonn Bannon stepped up to score from the resultant spot-kick.
Raith who were obviously aggrieved at the decision, made a storming start to the second half. Within a couple of minutes they were level. Gibson laid the ball into the path of Colin Harris and he shocked United with a fierce equaliser from an acute angle. United now had a fight on their hands and Harris had another effort that went a yard high. Bannon did break for United and was fouled on the edge of the area. His shot however, sailed over the bar. On 70 minutes, United regained the lead. This time it was Davie Dodds who hooked in a Bannon cross to regain the advantage. A silky Paul Sturrock finish sealed the match just a few minutes later. Payne chipped th eball over the defence and Sturrock snuck in to lob the 'keeper. Kirkwood came on for Dodds soon after and he too forced Walker into a great save. Walker was becoming the Raith hero of the night as he save brilliantly again, this time from Britton. The game finished with a 3-1 United win and while this was United's closest game of section, they ensured that their 100% record was maintained.