League · SPL
Dundee Utd1–0Kilmarnock
Noel Hunt 71′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Kilmarnock
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Kilmarnock · Starting XI
- Graeme Smith
- Grant Murray
- Frazer Wright
- Gordon Greer
- Garry Hay
- James Fowler
- Danny Invincibile
- Rhian Dodds
- Peter Leven
- Colin Nish
- Steven Naismith
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Kilmarnock · Substitutes
- Alan Combe
- David Lilley
- Simon Ford
- Ryan O'Leary
- Stephen Murray
- Jamie Adams
- Paul Di Giacomo
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Collin Samuel for Craig Conway54′
- David Goodwillie for Noel Hunt79′
Kilmarnock · Substitutions
- Simon Ford for Rhian Dodds70′
- Paul Di Giacomo for Peter Leven73′
- Stephen Murray for Danny Invincibile76′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Kilmarnock · Manager
- Jim Jefferies
Dundee Utd · Cautions
Kilmarnock · Cautions
- Grant Murray44′
Match report
Boss Craig Levein maintained a one hundred percent record after a stunning second half strike by Noel Hunt secured a deserved three points for the Tangerines. The result also lifted the side above Motherwell in the league and stretched the gap over bottom placed Dunfermline to five points. Noel Hunt was a starter after missing the win over Rangers through suspension, with Collin Samuel dropping onto the bench. Also granted a starting berth was Stuart Duff, who replaced Greg Cameron. For the most part it was a nervy first half, with neither side able to develop any kind of fluency.…Read moreRead less
Boss Craig Levein maintained a one hundred percent record after a stunning second half strike by Noel Hunt secured a deserved three points for the Tangerines. The result also lifted the side above Motherwell in the league and stretched the gap over bottom placed Dunfermline to five points.
Noel Hunt was a starter after missing the win over Rangers through suspension, with Collin Samuel dropping onto the bench. Also granted a starting berth was Stuart Duff, who replaced Greg Cameron. For the most part it was a nervy first half, with neither side able to develop any kind of fluency. As a result chances were extremely limited, with United’s best hope of an opening appearing most likely to come through lone striker Hunt. The Irishman did have a couple of half chances midway through the half, firstly a hooked effort which narrowly missed the top left corner, then he pounced on a Barry Robson lay off but visiting keeper Graeme Smith was able to gather his low shot comfortably. Later in the half Lee Mair was booked for a succession of fouls on Killie striker Steven Naismith. From one of these free kicks the Ayrshire men almost took the lead, however Derek Stillie made a fantastic save to deny Frazer Wright.
The second half was a far more entertaining affair for the home fans, as United started to dominate proceedings. The introduction of Samuel for Craig Conway shortly into the half was to prove pivotal, as it was his direct running at the Killie defence which eventually led to the all important goal in the seventy first minute. Not for the first time, the Trinidadian left Gary Hay in his tracks as he burst down the right flank before whipping in a lethal early cross. Hunt met the delivery perfectly and struck a wonderful right foot half volley high into the net with goalkeeper Smith left helpless. United had defended comfortably all afternoon, and there was to be no real scare for the rest of the match. In truth, the home side could have increased their lead further had a late Robson drive not narrowly missed the left post.
Noel Hunt was a starter after missing the win over Rangers through suspension, with Collin Samuel dropping onto the bench. Also granted a starting berth was Stuart Duff, who replaced Greg Cameron. For the most part it was a nervy first half, with neither side able to develop any kind of fluency. As a result chances were extremely limited, with United’s best hope of an opening appearing most likely to come through lone striker Hunt. The Irishman did have a couple of half chances midway through the half, firstly a hooked effort which narrowly missed the top left corner, then he pounced on a Barry Robson lay off but visiting keeper Graeme Smith was able to gather his low shot comfortably. Later in the half Lee Mair was booked for a succession of fouls on Killie striker Steven Naismith. From one of these free kicks the Ayrshire men almost took the lead, however Derek Stillie made a fantastic save to deny Frazer Wright.
The second half was a far more entertaining affair for the home fans, as United started to dominate proceedings. The introduction of Samuel for Craig Conway shortly into the half was to prove pivotal, as it was his direct running at the Killie defence which eventually led to the all important goal in the seventy first minute. Not for the first time, the Trinidadian left Gary Hay in his tracks as he burst down the right flank before whipping in a lethal early cross. Hunt met the delivery perfectly and struck a wonderful right foot half volley high into the net with goalkeeper Smith left helpless. United had defended comfortably all afternoon, and there was to be no real scare for the rest of the match. In truth, the home side could have increased their lead further had a late Robson drive not narrowly missed the left post.