League Cup · Sectional Tie
Hearts0–0Dundee Utd
Lineups
Hearts
Dundee Utd
Hearts · Starting XI
- Jim Cruickshank
- Ian Sneddon
- Peter Oliver
- Tommy Veitch
- Eddie Thomson
- Jim Brown
- Eric Carruthers
- David Clunie
- Donald Ford
- Kevin Hegarty
- Roald Jensen
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Hearts · Substitutes
- Andy Lynch
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Hearts · Substitutions
- Andy Lynch for Eric Carruthers
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Morris Stevenson for Ian Reid56′
Hearts · Manager
- John Harvey
Dundee Utd · Manager
Match report
This was a much improved display by Hearts and although there were no goals it proved a very entertaining game. Hearts had a goal disallowed and they also missed a number of good openings before and after the intuval It looked good for Hearts early on when Donald Ford hit a great shot past goalkeeper Mackay, but the celebrating was cut short by referee Gordon who awarded United a free kick and indicated that the goalkeeper had been fouled. Kevin Hegarty missed from close range late in the game when he was in good position after a cross from the…Read moreRead less
This was a much improved display by Hearts and although there were no goals it proved a very entertaining game. Hearts had a goal disallowed and they also missed a number of good openings before and after the intuval
It looked good for Hearts early on when Donald Ford hit a great shot past goalkeeper Mackay, but the celebrating was cut short by referee Gordon who awarded United a free kick and indicated that the goalkeeper had been fouled.
Kevin Hegarty missed from close range late in the game when he was in good position after a cross from the left, and then he had a close-range header cleared off the line by Cameron. Lynch did well. after he replaced Eric Carruthers in the second half. Peter Oliver was unlucky to be booked for a tackle that was no worse than many during the game.
It looked good for Hearts early on when Donald Ford hit a great shot past goalkeeper Mackay, but the celebrating was cut short by referee Gordon who awarded United a free kick and indicated that the goalkeeper had been fouled.
Kevin Hegarty missed from close range late in the game when he was in good position after a cross from the left, and then he had a close-range header cleared off the line by Cameron. Lynch did well. after he replaced Eric Carruthers in the second half. Peter Oliver was unlucky to be booked for a tackle that was no worse than many during the game.