In a fiercely contested B-team derby at Gayfield Park, Dundee B and Dundee United B played out a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, with the match decided by a penalty shootout to win a bonus point. Despite both teams creating numerous chances, neither could find the back of the net in regular time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout that saw Dundee United claim the bonus point.
First Half: Sharp Saves and Near Misses
Dundee United came close early, with Middleton forcing a save from Harry Sharp in the 10th minute. Sharp was called into action again just 10 minutes later, tipping another effort from Middleton wide in a crucial one-on-one situation.
Dundee B created several chances themselves, including a brilliant run from Mulligan in the 22nd minute. He played through Seb Palmer-Houlden, whose cross resulted in a corner but no breakthrough. Fin Robertson’s pinpoint pass to Vetro in the 32nd minute saw a close effort whistle past the post, while Seb’s header from a Mulligan delivery in the 37th minute went just over.
As halftime approached, Seb tested United’s keeper Richards again in the 38th and 45th minutes, with the latter’s curling shot forcing a solid save. Despite both sides’ efforts, the first half ended goalless.
Second Half: Pressure but No Goals
Dundee B made two substitutions at the break, bringing on Ross Clark and Marley Sweenie-Rowe, and they quickly put pressure on United’s defense. Mulligan and Seb combined well outside the box in the 47th minute, but Josh dragged his shot wide.
Finlay Robertson and Josh continued to be involved in Dundee B’s best moves, with Clark narrowly missing the target from the edge of the box in the 59th minute following a great link-up play.
Despite both sides’ persistence and Dundee’s increased pressure in the final minutes, including Mulligan’s near breakthrough in the 83rd minute, regulation time ended with no goals.
Penalty Shootout: United Take the Bonus Point
The match went to penalties, where Dundee United showed their composure, converting all three of their attempts. Dundee B struggled from the spot, with Seb Palmer-Houlden, Finlay Robertson and Josh Mulligan all missing, as United claimed the bonus point in a 3-0 shootout victory.
Final Score: Dundee B 0-0 Dundee United B
Bonus Point Winner: Dundee United (3-0 on penalties)
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