DUTV
STORY OF THE MATCH | RANGERS (A)
25th November 2024
A stunning free-kick by Prince Buaben was not enough to save United from a hugely disappointing defeat tonight. A goal in each half from Higdon was enough to hand the visitors a deserved three points.
After netting the winner against Hamilton on Saturday, David Goodwillie was recalled to the starting line up which meant Johnny Russell dropped to the bench.
First Half:
The visitors made the brighter start and early on Higdon and Wardlaw had efforts at goal. The closest United came was on the quarter hour mark when Scott Robertson fired over from 20 yards. With very little happening at either end, it took the first real chance of the night to break the deadlock when after 40 minutes Higdon took advantage of a defensive slip and fired past Pernis. A minute later St Mirren almost doubled their lead when Lynch headed over from close range.
Second Half:
To be honest the second half was much of the same but on the hour mark Goodwillie headed a Scott Robertson cross that was well saved by Samson. However four minutes later the visitors doubled their lead when a cross from McGowan was misjudged by the United rearguard and Higdon did well to control and slam the ball home giving Pernis no chance.
United introduced Russell to the game to liven things up and with six minutes left he won a free kick after a great run. Buaben stepped up and blasted a free kick into the top corner of the net to set up a nervy finish for the visitors. With time running out Daly went close with a header from a Dixon cross but it was not to be for United on a poor night all round.
Summing Up: After two wins United will be bitterly disappointed losing at home. However, they do have the chance to put things right with Kilmarnock due to visit Tannadice in three days' time.
Pics courtesy of Steve Gracie.
After netting the winner against Hamilton on Saturday, David Goodwillie was recalled to the starting line up which meant Johnny Russell dropped to the bench.
First Half:
The visitors made the brighter start and early on Higdon and Wardlaw had efforts at goal. The closest United came was on the quarter hour mark when Scott Robertson fired over from 20 yards. With very little happening at either end, it took the first real chance of the night to break the deadlock when after 40 minutes Higdon took advantage of a defensive slip and fired past Pernis. A minute later St Mirren almost doubled their lead when Lynch headed over from close range.
Second Half:
To be honest the second half was much of the same but on the hour mark Goodwillie headed a Scott Robertson cross that was well saved by Samson. However four minutes later the visitors doubled their lead when a cross from McGowan was misjudged by the United rearguard and Higdon did well to control and slam the ball home giving Pernis no chance.
United introduced Russell to the game to liven things up and with six minutes left he won a free kick after a great run. Buaben stepped up and blasted a free kick into the top corner of the net to set up a nervy finish for the visitors. With time running out Daly went close with a header from a Dixon cross but it was not to be for United on a poor night all round.
Summing Up: After two wins United will be bitterly disappointed losing at home. However, they do have the chance to put things right with Kilmarnock due to visit Tannadice in three days' time.
Pics courtesy of Steve Gracie.
