Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,994 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Hamilton Academical are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Ritchie.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton start the match!
2.45
0-0Craig Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Campbell.
6.39
Alec Mcallister makes a simple pass to John Henderson. John Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.43
0-1With a delightful solo run, Kevin Strachan stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.15
0-1Steffen Thielemann makes an attacking run forward. Steffen Thielemann shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
14.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Strachan plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. Neil Burley edges inside the box! Neil Burley muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stuart Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.48
0-2John Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Andy McNeill as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
19.17
0-2Craig Glass takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Steffen Thielemann reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.22
Craig Glass flicks a high ball forward to Scott Mckinlay who takes it down. Scott Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.52
Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.37
0-2Richard McCoist clumsily knocks into Stuart Gallacher. Richard McCoist is warned by the referee! Stuart Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.11
Daniel Simonsen sees Richard McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard McCoist shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.21
Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Alec Dickov who brings the ball under control. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.36
Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Don Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Burley whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Matt Campbell advances with the ball. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Kevin Ritchie replacing John Henderson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Hamilton Academical appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hamilton Academical kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Craig Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.53
Matt Campbell passes the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
55.36
Daniel Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Matteo. Garry Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.23
Seeing Kevin Ritchie's run, Craig Glass quickly throws the ball into his path. Kevin Ritchie sees Don Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Andy McNeill. Excellent save.
59.38
Dominic Matteo knocks the ball forward to Daniel Simonsen. Daniel Simonsen makes a probing pass to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist edges inside the box! Richard McCoist looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.42
Paul Bremner hits a low pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.12
With some swift thinking, Daniel Simonsen plays the ball forward to Neil Burley. With great vision, Neil Burley plays the ball forward to Garry Matteo who has made a great run into the box. Garry Matteo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Greig had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
71.04
Dominic Matteo runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Matteo plays the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.43
0-4Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Duncan McGrory replacing Paul Bremner, Callum Morton replacing Kevin Strachan and Duncan Caldwell replacing Neil Burley .
78.44
Callum Morton sees Richard McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard McCoist shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
83.44
Matt Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Alec Dickov who takes it down. Alec Dickov shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
84.19
Craig Glass hits a low pass to Don Burley. Don Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.48
Craig Glass knocks the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Gary Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%
Scorers
| Richard McCoist 8, 59 Neil Burley 15 Garry Matteo 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard McCoist of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alec Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Niven (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy McNeill (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lars Frieser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Strachan (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Steffen Thielemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniel Simonsen (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Richard McCoist (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Neil Burley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Garry Matteo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Duncan McGrory (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Callum Morton (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |