League Cup · 2nd Round

Dundee Utd3–1Morton

Andy McLaren 10′
Jim McIntyre 36′
Jim McIntyre (pen.) 84′
Peter Weatherson 74′
23 Sep 2003Tuesday, 23 September 2003 · 7:30pmTannadice ParkAttendance: 5,638

Lineups

Dundee Utd

Morton

Dundee Utd · Starting XI

Morton · Starting XI

  • Craig Coyle
  • Derek Collins
  • Emilio Bottiglieri
  • David MacGregor
  • Stewart Greacen
  • Marco Maisano
  • Chris Millar
  • John Maisano
  • Alex Williams
  • Peter Weatherson
  • Paul Walker

Dundee Utd · Substitutes

Morton · Substitutes

  • David McGurn
  • Warren Hawke
  • Paul Gaughan
  • Jani Uotinen
  • Scott Bannerman

Dundee Utd · Substitutions

Morton · Substitutions

  • Scott Bannerman for Paul Walker49′
  • Jani Uotinen for Alex Williams74′
  • Warren Hawke for Chris Millar74′

Dundee Utd · Manager

Morton · Manager

  • John McCormack

Match report

In a lively first half, both sides had early chances with Bullock having to save twice before McLaren opened United’s account on 10 minutes when he headed home from a corner. Miller and McIntyre both missed chances and the visitors hit the bar with twenty minutes played. They then had a good spell midway through the half but United began to take charge and Miller, McInnes and McIntyre all had good attempts saved. On 36 minutes, United went two ahead when McIntyre headed on an excellent cross into the net. The second half was a fairly even contest, and the…Read moreRead less
In a lively first half, both sides had early chances with Bullock having to save twice before McLaren opened United’s account on 10 minutes when he headed home from a corner. Miller and McIntyre both missed chances and the visitors hit the bar with twenty minutes played. They then had a good spell midway through the half but United began to take charge and Miller, McInnes and McIntyre all had good attempts saved. On 36 minutes, United went two ahead when McIntyre headed on an excellent cross into the net.

The second half was a fairly even contest, and the visitors had their share of the play, but only in spells. For United, McLaren put some good work in and, with better luck, his crosses could have paid dividends. Scotland was giving the Morton defence problems but the visitors were still troublesome and, with 15 minutes left, they pulled one back when a ball over the top beat the United defence and Weatherston broke forward to score. United were still struggling to cope with this lively Morton attack but when Samuel was fouled in the box, a penalty was awarded, albeit soft. McIntyre chipped in a cheeky spot-kick and a few minutes later he hit the post, but the match ended with United 3-1 winners.
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