League · Division One
Dundee Utd2–2East Fife
Ian Mitchell 10′
Ian Mitchell 70′
Joe Hughes 2′
Joe Hughes 83′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
East Fife
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
East Fife · Starting XI
- Dave Gorman
- Bobby Duncan
- Peter McQuade
- Billy McLaren
- John Martis
- David Clarke
- John Bernard
- Walter Borthwick
- Joe Hughes
- Graham Honeyman
- Billy McPhee
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
East Fife · Substitutes
- Doug Dailey
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
East Fife · Substitutions
- Doug Dailey for Billy McLaren53′
Dundee Utd · Manager
East Fife · Manager
- Pat Quinn
Match report
The Fifers ended up with a point they scarcely deserved from this clash. A shock Joe Hughes opener for the visitors rocked United but within eight minutes Ian Mitchell had headed United onto level terms from an Andy Rolland cross. The Tangerines dominated from then on and deservedly went ahead when Ian Mitchell again found the net with just 20 minutes remaining. But as the Methil men abandoned their defensive shell in search of a leveller, it came- via the benevolence of the Tannadice defence. 'Keeper Donald Mackay misjudged a Bernard cross and Hughes was left with a simple tap-in…Read moreRead less
The Fifers ended up with a point they scarcely deserved from this clash.
A shock Joe Hughes opener for the visitors rocked United but within eight minutes Ian Mitchell had headed United onto level terms from an Andy Rolland cross.
The Tangerines dominated from then on and deservedly went ahead when Ian Mitchell again found the net with just 20 minutes remaining. But as the Methil men abandoned their defensive shell in search of a leveller, it came- via the benevolence of the Tannadice defence. 'Keeper Donald Mackay misjudged a Bernard cross and Hughes was left with a simple tap-in to score his second and the equaliser.
A shock Joe Hughes opener for the visitors rocked United but within eight minutes Ian Mitchell had headed United onto level terms from an Andy Rolland cross.
The Tangerines dominated from then on and deservedly went ahead when Ian Mitchell again found the net with just 20 minutes remaining. But as the Methil men abandoned their defensive shell in search of a leveller, it came- via the benevolence of the Tannadice defence. 'Keeper Donald Mackay misjudged a Bernard cross and Hughes was left with a simple tap-in to score his second and the equaliser.