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SPL: Dundee United 1 Falkirk 2 |
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Saturday, 29 July 2006 |
 Another dismal performance from United as they lose against Falkirk in the opening game of the season.
Falkirk came from behind to claim an opening day 2-1 win at Dundee United in the Bank of Scotland Premier League.
Barry Robson had given the home side a 17th-minute lead but the Bairns hit back courtesy of playmaker Russell Latapy six minutes later. But, in the 59th minute, Falkirk midfielder Liam Craig capped a fine display with the winner. However, on the evidence of the first 90 minutes of the season, United player-manager Craig Brewster and his team could be facing a long, hard campaign.
Brewster named himself in the starting line-up along side new arrival Noel Hunt up front and handed competitive debuts to summer signings Steven Robb and Craig Conway. Falkirk head coach John Hughes gave goalkeeper Scott Higgins a debut ahead of Jeroen Lambers.
Latapy, fresh from his World Cup exploits with Trinidad and Tobago, was a threat throughout and his prompting appeared to have paid off after 10 minutes but Pedro Moutinho was denied the opener by an offside flag. However, after Hunt earned the game's first booking for a lunge on Kenny Milne, United took a shock lead.
Robson's surge from left-back saw his initial shot blocked by Tom Scobbie, but the winger was first to the loose ball and he curled his effort past Higgins at the second attempt. Stung by losing the first goal, Falkirk hit back but the offside flag denied Moutinho for a second time after Derek Stillie had fumbled Craig's shot on the turn.
But they were not to be denied a third time as Latapy nonchalantly drove in a 25-yard free-kick after Alan Gow had been fouled just outside the penalty area. As the pace of the frenetic opening stages dipped, Latapy became an even greater influence on the proceedings.
However, the Bairns could not find a second goal as Craig passed up three half-chances and Latapy's free-kick was deflected wide by United's defensive wall. Bairns midfielder Craig found himself pressed into action at the wrong end in the 52nd minute as he became the game's second booking after chopping down Conway and Hunt flashed a header wide from the resulting attack. But still the visitors enjoyed the bulk of possession and they deservedly took the lead in the 59th minute.
Latapy was the instigator with some brilliant intricate play on the edge of the box and, when he got the break of the ball, a superb threaded pass played in Craig. The former Ipswich youngster made no mistake, driving his shot across Stillie and into the net from an angle. Former Falkirk striker Collin Samuel made an immediate impact after his second-half introduction, with his pace causing the visitors' rearguard problems.
When Higgins clutched Robson's free-kick to his chest late on and Mark Kerr's drive was blocked by Milne, Falkirk looked to have secured the points. But they had a diving save by Higgins to thank for the win as he held Samuel's volley before tipping the Trinidad and Tobago international's drive onto the post in injury time.
Dundee United:
Stillie, Mair, McCracken, Archibald, Robson, Conway (Miller 54), Kerr, Duff, Robb, Hunt (Samuel 70), Brewster (Robertson 70).
Subs Not Used:
McLean (gk), Gardiner, Burnett, Easton.
Booked: Hunt (16), Brewster (61), Miller (83)
Falkirk:
Higgins, Ross, Barr, Dodd, Milne, Craig, Lima, Scobbie, Latapy, Moutinho, Gow.
Subs Not Used:
Lambers (gk), Tiago, Ireland, Allison, McStay, Churchill, Robertson.
Booked: Craig (53), Scobbie (75), Moutinho (83).
Referee: Charlie Richmond
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