League Cup · 3rd Round
Dundee Utd1–0Dundee
Jarosław Fojut 90′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Dundee
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Dundee · Starting XI
- Kyle Letheren
- Paul McGinn
- Gary Irvine
- Thomas Konrad
- James McPake
- Simon Ferry
- Martin Boyle
- Jim McAlister
- Paul McGowan
- Greg Stewart
- Luka Tankulić
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Dundee · Substitutes
- Scott Bain
- Kevin McBride
- Phil Roberts
- David Clarkson
- Gary Harkins
- Cammy Kerr
- Craig Wighton
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Gary Mackay-Steven for Ryan Dow54′
- Mario Bilate for John Rankin57′
- Chris Erskine for Blair Spittal77′
Dundee · Substitutions
- Phil Roberts for Luka Tankulić58′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Dundee · Manager
- Paul Hartley
Dundee Utd · Cautions
- John Rankin42′
Dundee · Cautions
- Gary Irvine72′
Dundee Utd · Red cards
- Not recorded
Dundee · Red cards
- Martin Boyle27′
Match report
There was a full house inside Tannadice for the second derby match of the week. Nadir Çiftçi returned to the side after serving his suspension for being send off against Hamilton. Dundee were the better side early in this game and when Boyle slipped past Sean Dillion to fire a shot away, they looked most likely to open the scoring. Boyle's shot was deflected just wide, and from the corner Cierzniak did well to deny Luka Tankulic. When John Rankin hastily tripped Paul McGowan, Dundee were offered a great opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot. Unlike Bilate…Read moreRead less
There was a full house inside Tannadice for the second derby match of the week. Nadir Çiftçi returned to the side after serving his suspension for being send off against Hamilton.
Dundee were the better side early in this game and when Boyle slipped past Sean Dillion to fire a shot away, they looked most likely to open the scoring. Boyle's shot was deflected just wide, and from the corner Cierzniak did well to deny Luka Tankulic. When John Rankin hastily tripped Paul McGowan, Dundee were offered a great opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot. Unlike Bilate in the previous game, Stewart missed with goalkeeper Cierzniak getting his body in front of the ball. Dundee's disappointment was deepened when Martin Boyle was sent off soon after the penalty miss.
United took advantage of the extra man and began to dictate play. Nadir Çiftçi hit the wood work twice as he threatened to claim the game for his side. However, as close as United came, it looked like the match would run into extra time. However, with just seconds remaining Jarek Fojut got on the end of Gary Mackay-Steven's corner and powered his header into the net to trigger mass celebration in the three sides of Tannadice housing the home support. Shortly afterwards, United were drawn away to Hibernian in the Quarter Final of the tournament.
Manager's Comment:
"With Dundee playing so long with 10 men it was a frustrating night all round, but I think you give them credit for the way they worked; they gave everything for Paul tonight. You think it's going to be one of those nights. We hit the woodwork a few times, had a couple cleared off the line. Jaroslaw actually had a couple of chances before he got the winner. I'm delighted for him because he's been excellent for us."
Fan's Comment:
"The attacking threat of Fojut at corners is something we have lacked for a number of seasons. To see him score at the shed end against our neighbours with just seconds remaining was exhilarating."
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer - More photos available at:
Dundee United Official Flickr Page
Dundee were the better side early in this game and when Boyle slipped past Sean Dillion to fire a shot away, they looked most likely to open the scoring. Boyle's shot was deflected just wide, and from the corner Cierzniak did well to deny Luka Tankulic. When John Rankin hastily tripped Paul McGowan, Dundee were offered a great opportunity to take the lead from the penalty spot. Unlike Bilate in the previous game, Stewart missed with goalkeeper Cierzniak getting his body in front of the ball. Dundee's disappointment was deepened when Martin Boyle was sent off soon after the penalty miss.
United took advantage of the extra man and began to dictate play. Nadir Çiftçi hit the wood work twice as he threatened to claim the game for his side. However, as close as United came, it looked like the match would run into extra time. However, with just seconds remaining Jarek Fojut got on the end of Gary Mackay-Steven's corner and powered his header into the net to trigger mass celebration in the three sides of Tannadice housing the home support. Shortly afterwards, United were drawn away to Hibernian in the Quarter Final of the tournament.
Manager's Comment:
"With Dundee playing so long with 10 men it was a frustrating night all round, but I think you give them credit for the way they worked; they gave everything for Paul tonight. You think it's going to be one of those nights. We hit the woodwork a few times, had a couple cleared off the line. Jaroslaw actually had a couple of chances before he got the winner. I'm delighted for him because he's been excellent for us."
Fan's Comment:
"The attacking threat of Fojut at corners is something we have lacked for a number of seasons. To see him score at the shed end against our neighbours with just seconds remaining was exhilarating."
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer - More photos available at:
Dundee United Official Flickr Page