FIXTURE INFORMATION | DUNDEE UNITED B V DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC B
26th November 2024
First Half:
Following the end of the transfer window, Partick Thistle loan signing ex-United Cup winner Price Buaben went straight into the Thistle team. Likewise, United loan signing Curtis Good took his place in the middle of the United defence.
After a quiet start by both teams, a great strike from Fraser was well saved by Cierzniak after ten minutes. A minute later Ciftci broke, holding off Fraser to shoot from 25 yards, but Gallacher saved comfortably. On 17 minutes, Price Buaben was booked for catching Ciftci as he broke into the heart of the Thistle defence. From the resultant free-kick Ciftci drove a powerful shot which deflected just over the bar. Shortly after, United had a claim for a penalty as Armstrong was sandwiched in the box, but referee Collum waved play on.
Thistle should have taken the lead on 21 minutes when, from a Thistle corner, Balatoni headed wide with a free header. The game swung to the other end a minute later when a Ciftci shot was blocked and fell to Rankin who drove over the bar. Then from another Thistle corner, United survived when a trundling shot hit the post before the ball was cleared to safety.
As the game continued to swing from end to end, a fantastic right foot curling shot from Robertson was touched round the post by Gallacher.
Then, on 28 minutes, United took the lead. A brilliant run by Andy Robertson took him past three Thistle players before he unselfishly squared to El Alagui to score his first goal for the Tangerines and put United 1-0 up to the delight of the United support.
United were now looking lively and on 32 minutes Paul Gallacher pulled off a terrific double save from El Alagui following a skilful lay-off from Mackay-Steven. This led to an almighty stramash as United tried to find the opening. Further shots from Rankin and El Alagui were blocked before Thistle finally scrambled the ball clear.
On 39 minutes Thistle should have equalised following a great run by Balatoni. He played in Taylor who shot wide with only Cierzniac to beat.
Thistle continued to press until half time with Buaben central to much of their play, but United held firm to finish the half 1-0 in front.
Second Half:
Partick Thistle started the second half as they finished the first, putting United under pressure from the start with two corners in the first two minutes. The United defence held strong with some excellent defensive blocks.
Then, in 52 minutes, United had a chance to take what could have been an unassailable lead. In an intricate move, more in keeping with what we have come to expect from this talented team, Mackay-Steven set up Armstrong with plenty of room in the middle of the box, but he pulled his shot wide of the post.
Seven minutes later, the same combination saw a perfectly weighted defence splitting pass from Mackay-Steven put Armstrong through again. This time his angled shot was saved by Gallacher.
United began to defend deep in their own half, as Thistle pressed for an equaliser but without creating many clear cut opportunities.
On 69 minutes, a viscous drive from Mackay-Steven was touched round post by Gallacher. But from the corner, Thistle broke quickly with Elliot stopped in his tracks by a great Paton tackle. As Thistle continued to press, Armstrong appeared to pull a muscle as he intercepted a long through ball and was substituted nine minutes later.
On 74 minutes Buaben won a corner for Thistle. United appeared to have cleared the danger, but following an Armstrong slip, the ball fell to Fraser who had plenty of time to pick his spot and send a drive into the bottom corner to make the score 1-1.
Thistle could now sense an opportunity to snatch their first home league win of the season, with United under intense pressure. Yet it was United who had the greater chances in the final moments.
Ryan Gauld made a couple of great runs into the box but with no takers from his crosses; then Brian Graham beat the Thistle offside trap and Paul Gallacher in goal as he clipped the crossbar with glancing header.
Then, deep into injury time, United almost stole all three points. John Souttar made a terrific run into the heart of the Thistle defence before being pulled back by Taylor 30 yards out. From the free-kick, John Rankin blasted a powerful drive inches wide of the post.
Seconds later the referee blew for full time with both teams having to settle for a share of the points.
Man of the Match:
United's defence can take credit for standing up to long periods of intense pressure from Thistle, with only an unfortunate slip allowing space for Thistle's equalising goal. Andrew Robertson's first half display was terrific, with no shortage of skill involved in setting up United's opening goal. But, in a game played in horrendous conditions at times, Gary Mackay-Steven was the Man of the Match with his driving runs and lay-offs creating several goal scoring opportunities.
Teams:
Partick Thistle:
Gallacher, Balatoni, Brannigan, Buaben (Craigen) Elliot, Mair, McMillan,(O'Donnell) Taylor, Fraser, Higgenbottom (Doolan)
Subs not used: Fox, Muirhead, Lawless, Moncur
Dundee United
Cierzniak, Wilson, Souttar, Good, Robertson, Paton, Rankin, Mackay-Steven, Armstrong, (Dow) Ciftci, (Gauld) El Alagui (Graham)
Subs not used: MacCallum, Dillon, Watson, Gomis
Referee Collum
Att 3748
Following the end of the transfer window, Partick Thistle loan signing ex-United Cup winner Price Buaben went straight into the Thistle team. Likewise, United loan signing Curtis Good took his place in the middle of the United defence.
After a quiet start by both teams, a great strike from Fraser was well saved by Cierzniak after ten minutes. A minute later Ciftci broke, holding off Fraser to shoot from 25 yards, but Gallacher saved comfortably. On 17 minutes, Price Buaben was booked for catching Ciftci as he broke into the heart of the Thistle defence. From the resultant free-kick Ciftci drove a powerful shot which deflected just over the bar. Shortly after, United had a claim for a penalty as Armstrong was sandwiched in the box, but referee Collum waved play on.
Thistle should have taken the lead on 21 minutes when, from a Thistle corner, Balatoni headed wide with a free header. The game swung to the other end a minute later when a Ciftci shot was blocked and fell to Rankin who drove over the bar. Then from another Thistle corner, United survived when a trundling shot hit the post before the ball was cleared to safety.
As the game continued to swing from end to end, a fantastic right foot curling shot from Robertson was touched round the post by Gallacher.
Then, on 28 minutes, United took the lead. A brilliant run by Andy Robertson took him past three Thistle players before he unselfishly squared to El Alagui to score his first goal for the Tangerines and put United 1-0 up to the delight of the United support.
United were now looking lively and on 32 minutes Paul Gallacher pulled off a terrific double save from El Alagui following a skilful lay-off from Mackay-Steven. This led to an almighty stramash as United tried to find the opening. Further shots from Rankin and El Alagui were blocked before Thistle finally scrambled the ball clear.
On 39 minutes Thistle should have equalised following a great run by Balatoni. He played in Taylor who shot wide with only Cierzniac to beat.
Thistle continued to press until half time with Buaben central to much of their play, but United held firm to finish the half 1-0 in front.
Second Half:
Partick Thistle started the second half as they finished the first, putting United under pressure from the start with two corners in the first two minutes. The United defence held strong with some excellent defensive blocks.
Then, in 52 minutes, United had a chance to take what could have been an unassailable lead. In an intricate move, more in keeping with what we have come to expect from this talented team, Mackay-Steven set up Armstrong with plenty of room in the middle of the box, but he pulled his shot wide of the post.
Seven minutes later, the same combination saw a perfectly weighted defence splitting pass from Mackay-Steven put Armstrong through again. This time his angled shot was saved by Gallacher.
United began to defend deep in their own half, as Thistle pressed for an equaliser but without creating many clear cut opportunities.
On 69 minutes, a viscous drive from Mackay-Steven was touched round post by Gallacher. But from the corner, Thistle broke quickly with Elliot stopped in his tracks by a great Paton tackle. As Thistle continued to press, Armstrong appeared to pull a muscle as he intercepted a long through ball and was substituted nine minutes later.
On 74 minutes Buaben won a corner for Thistle. United appeared to have cleared the danger, but following an Armstrong slip, the ball fell to Fraser who had plenty of time to pick his spot and send a drive into the bottom corner to make the score 1-1.
Thistle could now sense an opportunity to snatch their first home league win of the season, with United under intense pressure. Yet it was United who had the greater chances in the final moments.
Ryan Gauld made a couple of great runs into the box but with no takers from his crosses; then Brian Graham beat the Thistle offside trap and Paul Gallacher in goal as he clipped the crossbar with glancing header.
Then, deep into injury time, United almost stole all three points. John Souttar made a terrific run into the heart of the Thistle defence before being pulled back by Taylor 30 yards out. From the free-kick, John Rankin blasted a powerful drive inches wide of the post.
Seconds later the referee blew for full time with both teams having to settle for a share of the points.
Man of the Match:
United's defence can take credit for standing up to long periods of intense pressure from Thistle, with only an unfortunate slip allowing space for Thistle's equalising goal. Andrew Robertson's first half display was terrific, with no shortage of skill involved in setting up United's opening goal. But, in a game played in horrendous conditions at times, Gary Mackay-Steven was the Man of the Match with his driving runs and lay-offs creating several goal scoring opportunities.
Teams:
Partick Thistle:
Gallacher, Balatoni, Brannigan, Buaben (Craigen) Elliot, Mair, McMillan,(O'Donnell) Taylor, Fraser, Higgenbottom (Doolan)
Subs not used: Fox, Muirhead, Lawless, Moncur
Dundee United
Cierzniak, Wilson, Souttar, Good, Robertson, Paton, Rankin, Mackay-Steven, Armstrong, (Dow) Ciftci, (Gauld) El Alagui (Graham)
Subs not used: MacCallum, Dillon, Watson, Gomis
Referee Collum
Att 3748
