Match Report


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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 2,240 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arbroath appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Matteo.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the match underway!
2.29
Paul Hendry advances with the ball. Paul Hendry plays a one-two with Matt Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Paul Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
3.16
Richard Gallacher makes a probing pass to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.31
Richard Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.07
Gary Mccall barges into Stephen Telfer. Gary Mccall is shown the yellow card! Stephen Telfer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.07
Free kick to Arbroath just outside the area...
13.15
Kaci Marsiglia takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
14.13
Scott Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry sees Matt Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Mcinnes plays a quick one-two with Stephen Telfer and rushes in on goal... Stephen Gemmell hacks Matt Mcinnes from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
15.28
Colin Morton threads a neat ball through to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.18
Richard Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
26.09
Stephen Gemmell darts forward. Stephen Gemmell makes a probing pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.49
Andy Mcallister makes a probing pass to Colin Morton. Colin Morton sees Stephen Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Alex Mcinnes.
40.03
Corner kick to Arbroath. Colin Morton plays it short to Stephen Telfer. Some silky footwork from Stephen Telfer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.42
Paul Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Arbroath also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Arbroath kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Gary Mccall launches a long ball forward. Mustapha Vanvynckt tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.32
Andy Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Colin Morton. With a delightful solo run, Colin Morton stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Morton shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Morton!
60.17
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Mason replacing David Liddell .
65.37
Callum Mason comes in with a late challenge on Matt Young. The referee calls over Callum Mason and shows him a yellow card! Matt Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.41
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Young replacing Callum Mason .
79.42
Alec Strachan hits a low pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.18
Neil Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Young. Matt Young rushes past Andy Mcallister! Matt Young takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Gary Mccall plays the ball forward to Scott Gemmell. Scott Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Matt Young. Matt Young finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matt Gemmill manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
32.9%
44.7%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Young of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.Alex Mcinnes (GK)
7
2.Callum Gough (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gemmell (DEF)
8
4.Gary Mccall (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
6.Neil Booth (MID)
6
7.Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
8.Alec Strachan (MID)
7
9.David Gallacher (MID)
6
10.Mustapha Vanvynckt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Matt Young (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin Mason (MID)
0
13.Garry Matteo (GK)
0
14.Gary Gemmell (GK)
0

1.Matt Gemmill (GK)
6
2.Scott Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Callum Mason (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Andy Mcallister (DEF)
8
5.Colin Morton (MID)goal scored
8
6.Richard Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Kaci Marsiglia (MID)
6
8.Paul Hendry (MID)
7
9.David Liddell (MID)
6
10.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Telfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Young (DEF)
6
13.Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
14.Craig Hendry (GK)
0