Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 63 | | Matt Law | M. Law | ||||||||
| Stuart Gallacher | S. Gallacher | | 54 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Duncan Law | D. Law | ||||||||
| Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Gavin Brady | G. Brady | |||||||||
| Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Stephen Mccall | S. Mccall | |||||||||
| Gavin Summerbell | G. Summerbell |  | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 |  | Nicolas Wieland | N. Wieland | |||||||||
| Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 |  | Youl El Khebir | Y. El Khebir | |||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Alec Morrison | A. Morrison | |||||||||
| Matt Campbell | M. Campbell | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Andy Inglis | A. Inglis | |||||||||
| Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Craig Campbell | C. Campbell | |||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Garry Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Alec Dickov | A. Dickov | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Craig Hunt | C. Hunt | |||||||||
| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | | 51 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Gavin Meiklejohn | G. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Don Burley | D. Burley | | 50 | A | | 13 | | G | 48 | | Gary Niven | G. Niven | |||||||||
| Don Campbell | D. Campbell | | 41 | A | | 14 | | A | 47 | | David Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 4,426 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Morrison.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton kick off and get the first half underway!
6.01
0-0Craig Glass threads a neat ball through to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.50
1-0Alec Mcallister threads the ball through to Craig Glass. Craig Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Glass plays a one-two with Duncan Niven and rushes in on goal... Craig Glass shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.03
Stephen Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
20.46
Craig Glass threads a neat ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Mckinlay!
26.48
Craig Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Glass makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.24
3-0Stephen Liddell threads the ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.30
3-0Youl El Khebir threads a neat ball through to Garry Young. Garry Young shoots from long range but Stuart Greig is on top of it.
36.04
Stephen Liddell makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Don Burley replacing Stephen Liddell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Alloa Athletic kicking off!
47.02
Gary Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Law.
48.06
Stuart Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell brings the ball forward. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.03
Nicolas Wieland advances with the ball. Nicolas Wieland shoots from 25 yards. Stuart Greig gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
57.45
Duncan Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Wieland. Nicolas Wieland threads a neat ball through to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell shoots from distance but is denied by Stuart Greig. Excellent save.
60.29
With a delightful solo run, Matt Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matt Law!
61.28
Alec Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hunt. Craig Hunt hits a low pass to Garry Young. Garry Young shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
69.20
Alec Morrison sees a break and surges forward. Alec Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hunt. Craig Hunt directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.04
Gavin Summerbell darts forward. Gavin Summerbell sees Alec Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.02
4-0Matt Campbell threads a neat ball through to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay connects with a diving header but somehow Gavin Brady happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.34
Andy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Young. Garry Young advances inside the box! Garry Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Young!
81.17
Youl El Khebir sees space and advances. Youl El Khebir knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Young. Garry Young makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
83.47
Matt Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Alec Dickov who takes it down. Alec Dickov makes a probing pass between the defence to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Matt Law gets down and covers it.
85.36
Nicolas Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Garry Young holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Young shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.34
4-1Alec Dickov barges into Stephen Mccall. Alec Dickov is warned by the referee! Stephen Mccall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Alec Morrison threads a neat ball through to Garry Young. Garry Young shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
45.9%
28.4%
Scorers
| Craig Glass 8 Scott Mckinlay 20, 26 Alec Dickov 36 | Garry Young 77 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Glass of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Greig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Summerbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Glass (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Duncan Niven (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Alec Dickov (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matt Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duncan Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Wieland (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youl El Khebir (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Young (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Craig Hunt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Meiklejohn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Niven (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Strachan (ATT) | 0 | |