Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.
0.00
0-0Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the first half!
3.38
0-1Samuele Pinzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard threads a neat ball through to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.39
0-1Romain Frétard hacks Alec Mcallister from behind! The referee calls over Romain Frétard and warns him to calm down! Alec Mcallister carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.36
0-1Stephen Liddell threads a neat ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
12.53
Samuele Pinzi makes a probing pass to Phil Shilton. Phil Shilton threads the ball through to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ashley Bolton scores for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!!
16.17
0-2Stephen Liddell makes a simple pass to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuele Pinzi.
18.59
0-2John Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Niven who takes it down. Duncan Niven whips in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Simon Szepan clumsily knocks into Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
24.49
0-2Romain Frétard plays the ball forward to Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Don James. Gavin Summerbell clumsily knocks into Don James. Penalty not given!!
27.22
Frank Stam knocks the ball to his team mate, Don James. Don James shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
34.48
With a delightful solo run, John Henderson stretches the opposition's defence. John Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
44.12
1-2Ashley Bolton catches Gary Matteo on the ankles. The referee warns Ashley Bolton to calm down! Gary Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Don Burley replacing John Henderson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
48.41
Gary Matteo makes a probing pass to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Scott Mckinlay who brings the ball under control. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuele Pinzi.
49.07
1-2Don James hacks Stuart Gallacher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Gallacher runs off the knock.
51.45
Bill Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romain Frétard. Romain Frétard flicks a high pass forward to Don James who brings the ball under control. Don James lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Maspero. Arturo Maspero flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stuart Greig had no chance!! Goal for Inverness Caledonian Thistle!
54.23
Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Liddell makes a probing pass to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.19
2-3Romain Frétard passes the ball forward to Don James. Don James makes a probing pass between the defence to Arturo Maspero. Some silky footwork from Arturo Maspero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.46
2-3Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Stefan Nanu replacing Bill Carter .
67.08
Matt Campbell knocks the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Oberdan Maccarone manages to gather it easily.
72.16
Alec Mcallister catches Don James on the ankles. The referee warns Alec Mcallister to calm down! Don James runs off the knock.
73.06
Frank Stam flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Maspero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stuart Greig.
74.29
2-3Phil Shilton takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ashley Bolton takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.46
Stephen Liddell clumsily knocks into Romain Frétard. Stephen Liddell is warned by the referee! Romain Frétard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.42
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have made a substitution with Stephen Mason replacing Romain Frétard .
83.09
2-3Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven controls it well on his chest. Duncan Niven makes a probing pass to Alec Dickov but he's offside!
85.36
Stephen Mason flicks a high ball forward to Don James who takes it down. Don James puts a great ball through. Ashley Bolton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.19
Emile Song sees Stephen Mason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Mason passes the ball forward to Don James. Don James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gallacher.
89.18
Simon Szepan comes in with a late challenge on Alec Dickov. The referee brings Simon Szepan to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Dickov runs off the knock.
90.00
Frank Stam knocks the ball forward to Ashley Bolton. Ashley Bolton knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Don James is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
34.6%
43.6%
21.8%
Scorers
| Duncan Niven 34 Alec Dickov 54 | Arturo Maspero 3, 51 Ashley Bolton 13 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Maspero of Inverness Caledonian Thistle |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Niven (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Alec Dickov (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oberdan Maccarone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bill Carter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuele Pinzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emile Song (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Szepan (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Frank Stam (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Romain Frétard (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Phil Shilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don James (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Arturo Maspero (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Ashley Bolton (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stefan Nanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephen Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 0 | |