League · SPL
Dundee Utd1–1Aberdeen
Alan Archibald 53′
Darren Mackie 49′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Aberdeen · Starting XI
- Jamie Langfield
- Kevin McNaughton
- Danny Griffin
- Russell Anderson
- Richie Byrne
- Jamie Smith
- Barry Nicholson
- Ricky Foster
- Chris Clark
- Stevie Crawford
- Darren Mackie
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Aberdeen · Substitutes
- Ryan Esson
- Scott Severin
- Andrew Considine
- Gary Dempsey
- Jamie Winter
- Steve Lovell
- John Stewart
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Craig Brewster for David Fernández60′
- Collin Samuel for Lee Miller60′
- David Robertson for Craig Brewster87′
Aberdeen · Substitutions
- Andrew Considine for Ricky Foster72′
- Steve Lovell for Darren Mackie79′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Aberdeen · Manager
- Jimmy Calderwood
Dundee Utd · Cautions
Aberdeen · Cautions
- Not recorded
Match report
The atmosphere before kick off was electric but sadly the on field action struggled to live up to the hype during a tentative first half. Aberdeen were doing most of the pressing and allowing the United midfield little time on the ball. The best chance of the half fell to Richard Foster, who screwed a shot wide of the right post after being set up by a Darren Mackie breakaway. All the Tangerines could muster in the half was a David Fernandez shot on the angle which was never going to trouble visiting keeper Jamie Langfield. Things livened up considerably…Read moreRead less
The atmosphere before kick off was electric but sadly the on field action struggled to live up to the hype during a tentative first half. Aberdeen were doing most of the pressing and allowing the United midfield little time on the ball. The best chance of the half fell to Richard Foster, who screwed a shot wide of the right post after being set up by a Darren Mackie breakaway. All the Tangerines could muster in the half was a David Fernandez shot on the angle which was never going to trouble visiting keeper Jamie Langfield.
Things livened up considerably after half time and, within four minutes of the restart, Aberdeen forced their way ahead. Richie Byrne sent a ball to the edge of the United penalty area which was knocked down by Stevie Crawford right into the path of Mackie. The Dons striker finished well with a low shot into the right corner which left Stillie rooted.
With the home players desperate to get the new boss off to a good start they immediately put Aberdeen on the back foot and were rewarded three minutes later with an equaliser. Lee Miller was barged on the right touchline allowing Grant Brebner to trouble the away defence with a dangerous free kick. After two Dons defenders attempted to clear their lines, the ball broke kindly for Alan Archibald eight yards out who blasted the ball low into the net underneath Langfield.
A double substitution with a little over half an hour remaining was greatly received by the home crowd, as both Brewster and Collin Samuel were greeted to the field by standing ovations. At this stage it was United looking the likelier to take the points and on loan Charles Mulgrew went close after Archibald played a dangerous ball into the box. The left back did well to get in a shot on the turn but could only find the side netting. Dreams of a fairytale winner for Brewster were dashed as the veteran striker was forced off the field through injury with around ten minutes remaining. Mulgrew again went close, this time from a free kick on the left side of the box, however neither side were able to provide any late drama as the match ended all square.
Things livened up considerably after half time and, within four minutes of the restart, Aberdeen forced their way ahead. Richie Byrne sent a ball to the edge of the United penalty area which was knocked down by Stevie Crawford right into the path of Mackie. The Dons striker finished well with a low shot into the right corner which left Stillie rooted.
With the home players desperate to get the new boss off to a good start they immediately put Aberdeen on the back foot and were rewarded three minutes later with an equaliser. Lee Miller was barged on the right touchline allowing Grant Brebner to trouble the away defence with a dangerous free kick. After two Dons defenders attempted to clear their lines, the ball broke kindly for Alan Archibald eight yards out who blasted the ball low into the net underneath Langfield.
A double substitution with a little over half an hour remaining was greatly received by the home crowd, as both Brewster and Collin Samuel were greeted to the field by standing ovations. At this stage it was United looking the likelier to take the points and on loan Charles Mulgrew went close after Archibald played a dangerous ball into the box. The left back did well to get in a shot on the turn but could only find the side netting. Dreams of a fairytale winner for Brewster were dashed as the veteran striker was forced off the field through injury with around ten minutes remaining. Mulgrew again went close, this time from a free kick on the left side of the box, however neither side were able to provide any late drama as the match ended all square.