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WATCH: Should Dundee United's goal from halfway against Caley Thistle stood?


By Will Clark

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Caley Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson claims that it shouldn't have. But Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin described it as world class.

Louis Moult's wonder strike earned Dundee United a 1-1 draw against Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tannadice on Saturday afternoon.

From almost half way, Moult launched a spectacular effort which left Inverness goalkeeper Mark Ridgers flatfooted early in the second half.

Dundee United released footage of the goal on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. See below.

However, Ferguson was furious that a foul was not given beforehand, claiming Moult had pushed Cammy Kerr to the ground before firing his shot from 45 metres out.

Speaking after the game, Ferguson felt referee Chris Graham got the decision wrong.

He said: "It was a free kick for a foul on Cammy Kerr, it was right in front of the referee.

"He nudges Cammy and he goes down, nine times out of 10 you get the decision. We didn't get the decision.

"The referee didn't see it as a free kick but it was a free kick.

"To me it wasn't a debate, but he saw it differently."

Read: Full Duncan Ferguson reaction to Caley Thistle's draw with Dundee United.

Goodwin also saw it differently, saying Dundee United deserved their equaliser after creating a number of chances beforehand.

He said: "I always fancied that we would score a goal, albeit not a world class goal like the one Moult managed to pull out the hat.

“He showed good strength, and then to have that awareness of where the Inverness goalkeeper was at that moment, was incredible. And the execution too, it’s not an easy thing to do."

Meanwhile, Cameron Harper was named as Inverness Caledonian Thistle captain for the first time in the 1-1 draw against Dundee United. Read his full interview here.


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