Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart Gallacher | S. Gallacher | | 54 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Callum Cleland | C. Cleland | ||||||||
| Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Carl Cope | C. Cope | |||||||||
| Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Gavin Summerbell | G. Summerbell | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
| John Henderson | J. Henderson | | 56 | M | | 6 | | | M | 46 | | Neil McStay | N. McStay | ||||||||
| Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Matt Campbell | M. Campbell | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Callum McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 38 | | Alan Burgess | A. Burgess | |||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Daniel Bridges | D. Bridges | |||||||||
| Alec Dickov | A. Dickov | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Billy Naysmith | B. Naysmith | |||||||||
| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | | 51 | G | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Don Burley | D. Burley | | 50 | A | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass | | 45 | M | | 14 | | A | 40 | | Gary Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,973 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Strachan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stranraer get the match underway!
3.46
0-0Stephen Liddell catches Alec Hopkin on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Liddell and warns him to calm down! Alec Hopkin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.03
0-0Stephen Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
9.23
0-0John Henderson catches Alan Burgess on the ankles. The referee calls over John Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Alan Burgess runs off the knock.
21.43
0-0Gary Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Henderson. John Henderson hits a low pass to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov makes a probing pass to Duncan Niven but he's offside!
24.58
Alec Hopkin threads the ball through to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.44
0-0Scott Mckinlay clumsily knocks into Carl Cope. The referee brings Scott Mckinlay to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.17
Callum McNeill knocks the ball forward to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.27
Callum McNeill sees a break and surges forward. Callum McNeill hits a low pass to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
48.11
Matt Booth flicks a high pass forward to Alan Burgess who brings the ball under control. Alan Burgess threads the ball through to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.18
Alec Hopkin makes a probing pass to Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.30
Scott Booth knocks the ball forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill sees Billy Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Naysmith shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.30
Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mckinlay shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.46
Neil McStay threads the ball through to Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Stranraer are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.52
Carl Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Naysmith. Billy Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.02
0-0Don Burley flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mckinlay collects the pass. Scott Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Gavin Mason. What a great pair of hands!
67.29
Stephen Liddell knocks the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
69.43
0-0Matt Campbell sees Alec Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Mason who gathers it comfortably.
71.43
1-0Stuart Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley threads a neat ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.35
Alec Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Bridges. Daniel Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Greig who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
29.9%
50.7%
19.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Mckinlay of Dumbarton |
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) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Duncan Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alec Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matt Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Callum McNeill (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alan Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Daniel Bridges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Billy Naysmith (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Burley (ATT) | 0 | |