League · Premier Division
Dundee Utd4–2Rangers
Davie Cooper 33′
Derek Johnstone 65′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Rangers
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Rangers · Starting XI
- 1Jim Stewart
- 2Dave McKinnon
- 3Ally Dawson
- 4John McClelland
- 5Gregor Stevens
- 6Jim Bett
- 7Davie Cooper
- 8Dave McPherson
- 9Derek Johnstone
- 10Ian Redford
- 11John McDonald
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Rangers · Substitutes
- 12Gordon Dalziel
- 14Billy Davies
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Not recorded
Rangers · Substitutions
- Gordon Dalziel for John McDonald76′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Rangers · Manager
- John Greig
Dundee Utd · Cautions
Rangers · Cautions
- Ally Dawson
Match report
United went into this game defending an undefeated home record. There was a big crowd in Tannadice on a chilly November afternoon to watch the match. The first half hour was fairly even with both sides struggling to test the opposition 'keeper's. The first goal eventually came in the 31st minute. McAlpine threw out to Malpas on the left side. The young full-back made a progressive run towards half way before releasing Sturrock on the left. He was able to evade his marker before chipping a lovely ball to the back post. Ralph Milne was streaking in towards goal and…Read moreRead less
United went into this game defending an undefeated home record. There was a big crowd in Tannadice on a chilly November afternoon to watch the match.
The first half hour was fairly even with both sides struggling to test the opposition 'keeper's. The first goal eventually came in the 31st minute. McAlpine threw out to Malpas on the left side. The young full-back made a progressive run towards half way before releasing Sturrock on the left. He was able to evade his marker before chipping a lovely ball to the back post. Ralph Milne was streaking in towards goal and got on the end of the cross to head Jim McLean's men ahead. Despite the lift, Davie Cooper equalised for Rangers just two minutes later. He diverted a headed effort beyond McAlpine from 6 yards.
The game opened up in the second half and Derek Johnstone put the Ibrox side ahead mid-way through the second-half. He headed home a Davie Cooper left-footed cross. However, Davie Dodds equalised six minutes later, when he pounced after the Ranger keeper fumbled a long range effort. The big striker was first to react and slam the rebound home. With the wind behind them and shooting down the hill, United pushed forward in search of the winner. The had to wait until just four minutes left before they finally got it. Richard Gough slammed home the winner from outside the box and went racing down the touchline to celebrate. Rangers had to take a chance now and that they did. With a number of their players stranded upfield, Ralph Milne's broke away and raced in on goal before dispatching a brilliant solo effort into the top corner to cap a fine victory.
The first half hour was fairly even with both sides struggling to test the opposition 'keeper's. The first goal eventually came in the 31st minute. McAlpine threw out to Malpas on the left side. The young full-back made a progressive run towards half way before releasing Sturrock on the left. He was able to evade his marker before chipping a lovely ball to the back post. Ralph Milne was streaking in towards goal and got on the end of the cross to head Jim McLean's men ahead. Despite the lift, Davie Cooper equalised for Rangers just two minutes later. He diverted a headed effort beyond McAlpine from 6 yards.
The game opened up in the second half and Derek Johnstone put the Ibrox side ahead mid-way through the second-half. He headed home a Davie Cooper left-footed cross. However, Davie Dodds equalised six minutes later, when he pounced after the Ranger keeper fumbled a long range effort. The big striker was first to react and slam the rebound home. With the wind behind them and shooting down the hill, United pushed forward in search of the winner. The had to wait until just four minutes left before they finally got it. Richard Gough slammed home the winner from outside the box and went racing down the touchline to celebrate. Rangers had to take a chance now and that they did. With a number of their players stranded upfield, Ralph Milne's broke away and raced in on goal before dispatching a brilliant solo effort into the top corner to cap a fine victory.