League · Premier Division
Dundee Utd1–2Celtic
Iain Ferguson 64′
Andy Walker (pen) 37′
Joe Miller 88′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Celtic
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Celtic · Starting XI
- Alan McKnight
- Chris Morris
- Anton Rogan
- Roy Aitken
- Lex Baillie
- Peter Grant
- Joe Miller
- Paul McStay
- Frank McAvennie
- Andy Walker
- Billy Stark
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Celtic · Substitutes
- Tommy Burns
- Mark McGhee
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Mixu Paatelainen for Ian Redford53′
Celtic · Substitutions
- Tommy Burns for Peter Grant59′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Celtic · Manager
- Billy McNeill
Dundee Utd · Cautions
- Jim McInally32′
Celtic · Cautions
- Chris Morris83′
Match report
Celtic won at Tannadice for the first time in over three years, but they could count themselves lucky not to snatch both points after a game literally of two halves. The Parkhead men dominated the opening forty-five minutes, then there was no doubting our superiority after the break. During the first half Paul McStay was outstanding as he played a series of passes from midfield. But for all that Billy Thomson only had to deal with a diving header from Joe Miller, before an apparently accidental hand ball by skipper Maurice Malpas was harshly penalised by a spot kick award,…Read moreRead less
Celtic won at Tannadice for the first time in over three years, but they could count themselves lucky not to snatch both points after a game literally of two halves.
The Parkhead men dominated the opening forty-five minutes, then there was no doubting our superiority after the break. During the first half Paul McStay was outstanding as he played a series of passes from midfield. But for all that Billy Thomson only had to deal with a diving header from Joe Miller, before an apparently accidental hand ball by skipper Maurice Malpas was harshly penalised by a spot kick award, allowing Andy Wallker to score his twentieth goal of the season. Ironically, our appeal for a similar offence on the stroke of half-time fell on deaf ears.
We opened the second half threateningly. Jim McInally struck a volley just over the top and skipper Maurice Malpas had a drive saved by McKnight. Less than 10 minutes after the restart, Mixu Paatelainen replaced Ian Redford and Mixu was heavily involved in our equaliser, with limited space managed to get a cross over, Mixu flicked the ball on to Iain Ferguson, waiting at the far post. Iain promptly despatched the ball home from just inside the six yard box. A few minutes later McKnight had to dive full length to keep out a tremendous 25 yard drive by Iain Ferguson, otherwise bound for the postage stamp comer. In the 79th minute the combination which brought our equaliser almost struck gold again. Kevin Gallacher's low cross was touched by Mixu and Iain Ferguson just couldn't apply the finishing touch. With three minutes left John Clark and Mixu Paatelainen both went for a comer, Mixu got the final touch but the ball sailed wide of the target. Celtic promptly broke quickly and Joe Miller met Chris Morris's long ball to head the ball past Billy Thomson for a late late winner.
The Parkhead men dominated the opening forty-five minutes, then there was no doubting our superiority after the break. During the first half Paul McStay was outstanding as he played a series of passes from midfield. But for all that Billy Thomson only had to deal with a diving header from Joe Miller, before an apparently accidental hand ball by skipper Maurice Malpas was harshly penalised by a spot kick award, allowing Andy Wallker to score his twentieth goal of the season. Ironically, our appeal for a similar offence on the stroke of half-time fell on deaf ears.
We opened the second half threateningly. Jim McInally struck a volley just over the top and skipper Maurice Malpas had a drive saved by McKnight. Less than 10 minutes after the restart, Mixu Paatelainen replaced Ian Redford and Mixu was heavily involved in our equaliser, with limited space managed to get a cross over, Mixu flicked the ball on to Iain Ferguson, waiting at the far post. Iain promptly despatched the ball home from just inside the six yard box. A few minutes later McKnight had to dive full length to keep out a tremendous 25 yard drive by Iain Ferguson, otherwise bound for the postage stamp comer. In the 79th minute the combination which brought our equaliser almost struck gold again. Kevin Gallacher's low cross was touched by Mixu and Iain Ferguson just couldn't apply the finishing touch. With three minutes left John Clark and Mixu Paatelainen both went for a comer, Mixu got the final touch but the ball sailed wide of the target. Celtic promptly broke quickly and Joe Miller met Chris Morris's long ball to head the ball past Billy Thomson for a late late winner.