Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     ArbroathArbroath
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John GemmellJ. Gemmell51
G
1captain
G
69Des PlowrightD. Plowright
David BarrosD. Barros56
D
captain2
D
67Fernando JesusF. Jesus
Paul MeiklejohnP. Meiklejohn55
D
3
D
66Stephen CooperS. Cooper
Albrecht AugsteinA. Augstein51
D
4
D
54Andy MasonA. Mason
Alec McallisterA. Mcallister48
D
5
D
47David McGroryD. McGrory
Don CaldwellD. Caldwell62
M
6
D
42Kevin MasonK. Mason
John HendersonJ. Henderson56
M
7
M
65Alec MccallA. Mccall
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell50
M
8
M
62Luca BorgobelloL. Borgobello
Duncan NivenD. Niven59
A
9
A
66Rudy KastendeuchR. Kastendeuch
Scott MckinlayS. Mckinlay58
A
10
A
65Alex MasonA. Mason
Don BurleyD. Burley50
A
11
A
62Neil ThomsonN. Thomson
 
Tony MahouvéT. Mahouvé48
M
12
M
61Malte HoenessM. Hoeness
Neil MckinlayN. Mckinlay47
A
13
M
59David SousaD. Sousa
Matt CampbellM. Campbell46
M
14
A
59Shaun VassellS. Vassell

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Arbroath. A crowd of 8,311 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ritchie.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off the first half!
2.44
David McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello knocks the ball forward to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson threads the ball through to Rudy Kastendeuch but he's offside!
3.11
Don Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Niven who takes it down. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.28
Alec Mcallister sees Stephen Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Liddell hits a low pass to Don Burley. Don Burley plays a quick one-two with Scott Mckinlay and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Don Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.56
Don Caldwell catches Luca Borgobello on the ankles. The referee warns Don Caldwell to calm down! Luca Borgobello stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.06
Luca Borgobello kicks a strong pass forward to Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson connects with a diving header but somehow John Gemmell manages to keep it out.
15.51
John Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.35
John Henderson sees space and advances. John Henderson passes the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.53
Stephen Cooper threads a neat ball through to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello knocks the ball forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason whips in a cross ball towards Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
26.47
Stephen Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Mason.
27.51
Stephen Liddell takes it forward alone. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Jesus.
33.43
Stephen Cooper clumsily knocks into Stephen Liddell. Stephen Cooper is shown the yellow card! Stephen Liddell stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.28
Don Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Niven and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Don Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.11
Stephen Cooper makes a probing pass to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Mason. Alex Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Rudy Kastendeuch. Rudy Kastendeuch is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.37
Stephen Liddell decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley makes a deft header. Des Plowright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Neil Mckinlay replacing Don Caldwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arbroath kick off and get the second half underway!
53.23
Luca Borgobello flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Meiklejohn.
55.52
John Henderson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mason.
60.00
Arbroath have made a substitution with Malte Hoeness replacing Fernando Jesus .
61.07
David McGrory knocks the ball forward to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Kastendeuch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
67.25
Malte Hoeness hits a low pass to Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall sees space and advances. Alec Mccall makes a probing pass to Rudy Kastendeuch but he's offside!
71.25
Andy Mason makes a simple pass to Luca Borgobello. Luca Borgobello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.48
John Henderson passes the ball forward to Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.47
Arbroath have made 2 substitutions with Shaun Vassell replacing Luca Borgobello and David Sousa replacing Andy Mason .
78.57
Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Kastendeuch collects the pass. Rudy Kastendeuch knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.42
John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven controls it well on his chest. Duncan Niven shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
85.52
Shaun Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Neil Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Barros.
87.25
Alec Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Kastendeuch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rudy Kastendeuch rushes past Albrecht Augstein! Rudy Kastendeuch shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rudy Kastendeuch!
90.00
John Henderson clumsily knocks into Shaun Vassell. John Henderson is shown the yellow card! Shaun Vassell runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Arbroath
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
20.9%
50%
29.1%

Scorers
Don Burley 44
Rudy Kastendeuch 40, 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rudy Kastendeuch of Arbroath

Match Ratings
1.John Gemmell (GK)
6
2.David Barros (DEF)
6
3.Paul Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4.Albrecht Augstein (DEF)
6
5.Alec Mcallister (DEF)
6
6.Don Caldwell (MID)
6
7.John Henderson (MID)yellow card
6
8.Stephen Liddell (MID)
8
9.Duncan Niven (ATT)
6
10.Scott Mckinlay (ATT)
6
11.Don Burley (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tony Mahouvé (MID)
0
13.Neil Mckinlay (ATT)
6
14.Matt Campbell (MID)
0

1.Des Plowright (GK)
6
2.Fernando Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Cooper (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Andy Mason (DEF)
6
5.David McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Mason (DEF)
6
7.Alec Mccall (MID)
7
8.Luca Borgobello (MID)
7
9.Rudy Kastendeuch (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Alex Mason (ATT)
6
11.Neil Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Malte Hoeness (MID)
6
13.David Sousa (MID)
6
14.Shaun Vassell (ATT)
6