Starting XI (Dundee United): Cierzniak, Watson, Robertson, Rankin, Souttar, Gunning, Mackay-Steven, Paton, Ciftci, Gauld and El Alagui
Subs: Dillon, Graham, Armstrong, Wilson, Dow, McCallum and Gomis
Booked: Robertson
Subs Used: Graham, Armstrong and Dow
Subs: Campbell, Reilly, Teale, Brady, Dilo, Wylde and Hughes
Booked: McAusland
Subs Used: Wylde and Teale
Dundee United made three changes to the team that went down 1-0 to St Johnstone, on Wednesday, March 12th. Dillon, Armstrong and Dow are dropped to the bench allowing room for Gauld and Souttar to return to the starting XI after being out injured along with El Alagui. St Mirren don't make any changes to the team that won 2-0 against Kilmarnock, on Saturday, March 8th.
photo; my man of the match celebrating
The first half started off with St Mirren pressuring Cierzniak. Four attempts within the first ten minutes of the game. Newton and Magennis's shots were too high. While both Thompson's shots were saved by Cierzniak. United failed to pressure St Mirren at all.
Goal One (St Mirren, McGowan, 20th minute): A poorly defended ball allowed McGowan an easy header into the back of the net. Giving them the lead at the 20 minute mark.
With St Mirren getting the break away this boosted United's confidence in getting into the game. Ciftci's shot was just wide of the post. However, that was the only real chance from United. Until the half hour mark, St Mirren were all over United.
United tried to get back into the game before the half was out but Thompson piled on more pressure on the United goal. This allowed him to break through and give St Mirren the double lead.
Goal Two (St Mirren, Thompson, 40th minute): The ball drops to Thompson feet. Cierzniak should have been able to save it but he doesn't do anything to try and stop Thompson. He is then able to just tap it over the line giving them a 2 goal advantage as we approach the break.
Mackay-Steven had a shot to try and get United back into the game but his shot was just wide of the post. The half ended with St Mirren two goals up.
Half Time Dundee United 0 - 2 St Mirren
Half Time Round Up:
As St Mirren lead by 2 goals to none, it looked like it would be all over for Dundee United but they were playing good football the goals were just very soft and could have been prevented. Other than St Mirren having the big advantage, it was a pretty even game in terms of possession and football skills.
photo; Souttar in action
photo; Souttar in action
With the team talk over. The second half began. With St Mirren, two goals up they were looking to extend their lead but both Thompson and McGowan missed their shots. Looking to get a new flare to the game St Mirren brought Wylde on for Naismith. As we approached the hour mark it was still all about St Mirren.
At the hour mark, United switched it up. Armstrong being replaced for Gauld and Dow replacing El Alagui. McNamara, was hoping this would bring in a new flare for the United team.
McLean still tried to get a shot away but Cierzniak saved it. With Robertson down injured their was a delay in the game. After the delay was over. United began to pressure St Mirren, but this didn't do anything as they were still pressuring the United back line.
photo; Graham celebrating his goal
With 15 minutes to go Gunning had a shot saved. This boosted United's spirits as they were getting back into the game and pressuring the St Mirren back line. Graham is brought on for Paton. Hoping that another striker will help United get a goal back.
Graham made an immediate impression on the United team. This was shown as he managed to get United off the mark with 11 minutes to go.
Goal Three (Dundee United, Brian Graham, 79th minute): St Mirren appeal for Ciftci to be offside but the linesman doesn't give it. Ciftci manages to find Dow in the box who allows Graham to tap it passed Kello who is off his line leaving an open goal. United get back into the game with 11 minutes to go.
Continuous pressure from United, saw them back level with 6 minutes plus stoppage time to go. By this time the United fans were going mental in the stands and backing their team.
Goal Four (Dundee United, Stuart Armstrong, 84th minute): Mackay-Steven picks up the ball at the half way line, drives into the box. He finds Armstrong in the box who manages to drive it home to bring United level with 5/6 minutes of regulation time to go.
After the ciaos caused by the second goal in the stands. United were more determined than ever to get the three points after being so poor for the majority of the game.
photo; Rankin and Paton pressuring St Mirren
Both Rankin and Graham having shots on goal to try and get the third goal into the back of the net but neither of them managing to get it into the back of the net.
Goal Five (Dundee United, Nadir Ciftci, 92nd minute): Dow picks up a long ball from Rankin. He drills it into the box. Kello makes the save but he drops it. Ciftci is waiting, goes round the keeper and at a very acute angle is pops it into the back of the net. Making it UNITED 3 ST MIRREN 2. What a come back.
The United end erupted, after Ciftci gave United the lead in the 2nd minute of stoppage time. Dow had the last chance of the game. With 93 minutes played. The game was over.
Full Time Dundee United 3 - 2 St Mirren
Full Time Round Up:
Dundee United shocked St Mirren by pulling back three goals within the last 15 minutes. This made the Dundee United fans go absolutely mental. St Mirren weren't prepared at all for what hit them in the final 15 minutes and I don't even think the United boys knew that they were away to do that. A much better game than mid-week for United and credit is due to the fans who stayed till the end to watch their team come back to winning.
photo; young Gauld in action
Attendance: 6,524
My man of the match was Nadir Ciftci because he managed to get United the three points by getting the winning goal. However, he kept pressuring the St Mirren goal throughout the whole of the game and never gave up. Every game he gives his 110% into the game. He deserves my man of the match because of his effort throughout the whole of the game.
Also a mention for Brian Graham as it looked as if he gave United the extra boost they needed when he came on late in the second half. He managed to get the first goal which allowed United to become more confident which is what they needed to allow them to go on and have such a come back as they did.
Continuous pressure from United, saw them back level with 6 minutes plus stoppage time to go. By this time the United fans were going mental in the stands and backing their team.
Goal Four (Dundee United, Stuart Armstrong, 84th minute): Mackay-Steven picks up the ball at the half way line, drives into the box. He finds Armstrong in the box who manages to drive it home to bring United level with 5/6 minutes of regulation time to go.
After the ciaos caused by the second goal in the stands. United were more determined than ever to get the three points after being so poor for the majority of the game.
photo; Rankin and Paton pressuring St Mirren
Both Rankin and Graham having shots on goal to try and get the third goal into the back of the net but neither of them managing to get it into the back of the net.
Goal Five (Dundee United, Nadir Ciftci, 92nd minute): Dow picks up a long ball from Rankin. He drills it into the box. Kello makes the save but he drops it. Ciftci is waiting, goes round the keeper and at a very acute angle is pops it into the back of the net. Making it UNITED 3 ST MIRREN 2. What a come back.
The United end erupted, after Ciftci gave United the lead in the 2nd minute of stoppage time. Dow had the last chance of the game. With 93 minutes played. The game was over.
Full Time Dundee United 3 - 2 St Mirren
Full Time Round Up:
Dundee United shocked St Mirren by pulling back three goals within the last 15 minutes. This made the Dundee United fans go absolutely mental. St Mirren weren't prepared at all for what hit them in the final 15 minutes and I don't even think the United boys knew that they were away to do that. A much better game than mid-week for United and credit is due to the fans who stayed till the end to watch their team come back to winning.
photo; young Gauld in action
Attendance: 6,524
My man of the match was Nadir Ciftci because he managed to get United the three points by getting the winning goal. However, he kept pressuring the St Mirren goal throughout the whole of the game and never gave up. Every game he gives his 110% into the game. He deserves my man of the match because of his effort throughout the whole of the game.
Also a mention for Brian Graham as it looked as if he gave United the extra boost they needed when he came on late in the second half. He managed to get the first goal which allowed United to become more confident which is what they needed to allow them to go on and have such a come back as they did.
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