Unseen hero's late header saves United against Falkirk | OneFootball

Michael Forbes salvaged Dundee United with a towering header in the third minute of second half stoppage time, the tie finishing Dundee United 1-1 Falkirk.

Early on, the Northern Ireland defender steadied The Arabs' back line, dominating aerial duels and clearing danger as the Bairns looked to break. His presence at set pieces also pushed United up the pitch.

In the 70th minute, he headed over from a corner as United cranked up the pressure. He went close again (78.), then flashed another header wide (84.) with the home side camped in the box.

The decisive moment arrived from a corner routine when Forbes met Abdoulaye Yoro's cross and guided a header into the roof of the net in the third minute of second half stoppage time.

Forbes finished with four attempts, nine aerial duels won and 12 possessions won, a blend that underlined United's set piece threat and his control of the defensive third.

United visit St Mirren next. The Bairns are away at St Johnstone.