Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| David Barros | D. Barros |  | 56 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Gavin Booth | G. Booth | ||||||||
| Paul Meiklejohn | P. Meiklejohn | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 | | Kevin Collins | K. Collins | |||||||||
| Albrecht Augstein | A. Augstein |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | | D | 55 | | Don McCoist | D. McCoist | ||||||||
| Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Hannes Dittmann | H. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Don Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Henderson | J. Henderson | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Garry Matteo | G. Matteo | |||||||||
| Stephen Liddell | S. Liddell | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
| Duncan Niven | D. Niven | | 59 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Gavin Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
| Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Alex Greig | A. Greig | |||||||||
| Don Burley | D. Burley | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
| Tony Mahouvé | T. Mahouvé |  | 48 | M | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Kevin Sullivan | K. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Neil Mckinlay | N. Mckinlay | | 47 | A | | 13 | | M | 56 | | Kevin Glass | K. Glass | |||||||||
| Matt Campbell | M. Campbell | | 46 | M | | 14 | | M | 55 | | Callum Booth | C. Booth | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 7,677 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Burley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Burley.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton start the match!
2.42
0-0Albrecht Augstein chips the ball to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson knocks the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley makes a convincing header. Paul Hopkin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.25
0-0Garry Matteo sees Gavin Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.39
1-0Paul Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Caldwell. Seeing a gap ahead, Don Caldwell plays the ball forward to Don Burley. Don Burley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Mckinlay through on goal. Scott Mckinlay rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Hopkin with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
12.44
1-0Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gavin Cleland through on goal. Gavin Cleland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.41
Kevin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hendry controls it well on his chest. Neil Hendry hits a low pass to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
18.36
Gavin Booth flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Law who brings the ball under control. Kevin Law flicks a high pass forward. Alex Greig controls it well on his chest. Alex Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.52
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
24.42
1-1Scott Mckinlay hacks Gavin Booth from behind! The referee calls over Scott Mckinlay and warns him to calm down! Gavin Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.15
Gavin Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Cleland who takes it down. Gavin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Augstein.
27.36
1-1Alec Mcallister barges into Neil Dickov. Alec Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Neil Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.05
Alec Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Alex Greig. The referee brings Alec Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Greig runs off the knock.
32.19
Neil Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. Alex Greig heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Gemmell with no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
36.26
Don Caldwell makes a simple pass to Don Burley. Don Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
38.23
Neil Hendry sees Neil Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.57
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Neil Dickov who brings the ball under control. Neil Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
42.37
Stephen Liddell threads the ball through to Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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 Neil Mckinlay replacing Don Caldwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
47.39
Neil Hendry makes an attacking run forward. Neil Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Gemmell with no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
59.28
Scott Mckinlay barges into Gavin Booth. The referee warns Scott Mckinlay again to calm down! Gavin Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.44
Kevin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hendry collects the pass. With imagination, Neil Hendry plays the ball forward to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.41
Albrecht Augstein flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell controls it well on his chest. Stephen Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
71.33
Gavin Booth sees Kevin Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Law passes the ball forward to Alex Greig. Alex Greig plays a one-two with Neil Dickov and rushes in on goal... Alex Greig comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. John Gemmell gets down and covers it.
75.49
John Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.39
Neil Hendry hits a low pass to Gavin Cleland. Gavin Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.19
Neil Dickov clumsily knocks into Albrecht Augstein. The referee calls over Neil Dickov and warns him to calm down! Albrecht Augstein runs off the knock.
79.36
Neil Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven collects the pass. Duncan Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Paul Hopkin manages to keep it out.
83.14
Hannes Dittmann decides to run forward with the ball. Hannes Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Greig. Alex Greig heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
1-4John Henderson takes a quick throw-in. Stephen Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Niven puts a great ball through. Don Burley runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
37.8%
39.2%
23%
Scorers
| Scott Mckinlay 8 | Neil Dickov 18, 47 Alex Greig 32, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Greig of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Gemmell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tony Mahouvé (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Don McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Dittmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Garry Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kevin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Greig (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Neil Dickov (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Sullivan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kevin Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Booth (MID) | 0 | |