League · Premiership
Dundee Utd1–0Aberdeen
Robbie Muirhead 13′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Aberdeen · Starting XI
- Scott Brown
- Shay Logan
- Ash Taylor
- Mark Reynolds
- Andrew Considine
- Willo Flood
- Ryan Jack
- Jonny Hayes
- Niall McGinn
- Adam Rooney
- Peter Pawlett
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Aberdeen · Substitutes
- Jamie Langfield
- Kenny McLean
- Cammy Smith
- David Goodwillie
- Clark Robertson
- Lawrence Shankland
- Donervon Daniels
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Aidan Connolly for Blair Spittal46′
- Scott Smith for Robbie Muirhead80′
Aberdeen · Substitutions
- Cammy Smith for Peter Pawlett24′
- David Goodwillie for Ryan Jack63′
- Kenny McLean for Andrew Considine63′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Aberdeen · Manager
- Derek McInnes
Dundee Utd · Cautions
- Nadir Çiftçi76′
- Ryan McGowan85′
Aberdeen · Cautions
- Mark Reynolds88′
- Willo Flood90′
Match report
United made only one change to the starting eleven that last week lost to Celtic, Nadir Ciftci returning from suspension and Chris Erskine dropping out of the match day squad after picking up a knock against the reigning Scottish Champions. An extremely open and fast paced start to the proceedings saw Blair Spittal given an opportunity to open the scoring with just three minutes on the clock. Robbie Muirhead sprayed a pass inside the box for the midfielder whose goal bound strike was blocked clear by the Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds. Aberdeen could have have taken the lead just three…Read moreRead less
United made only one change to the starting eleven that last week lost to Celtic, Nadir Ciftci returning from suspension and Chris Erskine dropping out of the match day squad after picking up a knock against the reigning Scottish Champions.
An extremely open and fast paced start to the proceedings saw Blair Spittal given an opportunity to open the scoring with just three minutes on the clock. Robbie Muirhead sprayed a pass inside the box for the midfielder whose goal bound strike was blocked clear by the Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds. Aberdeen could have have taken the lead just three minutes later when Premiership top goalscorer Adam Rooney and defender Ash Taylor passed up golden opportunities for the Dons. Johnny Hayes’s wide freekick met the head of the clinical striker but his header was well parried by Rado Cierzniak, who was also quick off his line to deny Taylor from the close range rebound. Despite the away side beginning to stamp their authority on the game with Andrew Considine and Nial McGinn both creating reasonable opportunities, it was United who took the lead through a wonderfully engineered move with John Souttar the orchestrator. Souttar, the recently switched midfielder, received the ball just inside the United half before looking up and delivering a sensational lofted pass over the Dons defence and into Robbie Muirhead, who struck a well connected half-volley into the back of the net.
Only three minutes after the break, Muirhead again troubled the Aberdeen defence after clever movement saw him receive the ball inside the box with time, however his acute angled shot rifled against the palms of the Dons keeper Brown. As the second period continued the fast paced tempo of the match halted with a succession of niggly fouls interrupting the flow of the game. Aberdeen did however continue to look a threat whilst on the break and were close to scoring when a deflected McGinn cross almost crept underneath the crossbar but Cierzniak held strong. With only six minutes remaining Aberdeen were inches away from leveling when Hayes again delivered a dangerous free kick, the curling cross evading both Taylor and substitute David Goodwillie right in front of goal.
Manager's Comment:
“We put our bodies on the line. Aberdeen put us under pressure and we blocked the shots. I'd like to have got a second goal to calm everything down.It was a fantastic game. You have to give Aberdeen credit for how they have pushed Celtic. They possess a lot of threats and I thought we handled them well. It's a massive three points for us and it's still there for us to chase third spot."
Fan's Comment:
“A great relief to win and to keep a clean sheet. We rode our luck at times but nice to see us hold out. In Robbie Muirhead, we may have another star in the making. Now we must push on and go for third place.”
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer
An extremely open and fast paced start to the proceedings saw Blair Spittal given an opportunity to open the scoring with just three minutes on the clock. Robbie Muirhead sprayed a pass inside the box for the midfielder whose goal bound strike was blocked clear by the Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds. Aberdeen could have have taken the lead just three minutes later when Premiership top goalscorer Adam Rooney and defender Ash Taylor passed up golden opportunities for the Dons. Johnny Hayes’s wide freekick met the head of the clinical striker but his header was well parried by Rado Cierzniak, who was also quick off his line to deny Taylor from the close range rebound. Despite the away side beginning to stamp their authority on the game with Andrew Considine and Nial McGinn both creating reasonable opportunities, it was United who took the lead through a wonderfully engineered move with John Souttar the orchestrator. Souttar, the recently switched midfielder, received the ball just inside the United half before looking up and delivering a sensational lofted pass over the Dons defence and into Robbie Muirhead, who struck a well connected half-volley into the back of the net.
Only three minutes after the break, Muirhead again troubled the Aberdeen defence after clever movement saw him receive the ball inside the box with time, however his acute angled shot rifled against the palms of the Dons keeper Brown. As the second period continued the fast paced tempo of the match halted with a succession of niggly fouls interrupting the flow of the game. Aberdeen did however continue to look a threat whilst on the break and were close to scoring when a deflected McGinn cross almost crept underneath the crossbar but Cierzniak held strong. With only six minutes remaining Aberdeen were inches away from leveling when Hayes again delivered a dangerous free kick, the curling cross evading both Taylor and substitute David Goodwillie right in front of goal.
Manager's Comment:
“We put our bodies on the line. Aberdeen put us under pressure and we blocked the shots. I'd like to have got a second goal to calm everything down.It was a fantastic game. You have to give Aberdeen credit for how they have pushed Celtic. They possess a lot of threats and I thought we handled them well. It's a massive three points for us and it's still there for us to chase third spot."
Fan's Comment:
“A great relief to win and to keep a clean sheet. We rode our luck at times but nice to see us hold out. In Robbie Muirhead, we may have another star in the making. Now we must push on and go for third place.”
Match Photos courtesy of Riki Grauer