Match Report


Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic     DumbartonDumbarton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul GlassP. Glass42
G
1captain
G
46Alex McinnesA. Mcinnes
Matt McCoistM. McCoist37
D
2
D
55Callum GoughC. Gough
Alec McGroryA. McGrory36
D
3
D
40Stephen GemmellS. Gemmell
David MatteoD. Matteo35
D
4
D
34Gary MccallG. Mccall
Dominic DalglishD. Dalglish35
D
5
D
27Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson29
D
6
M
59Neil BoothN. Booth
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson55
M
7
M
55Scott GemmellS. Gemmell
David CollinsD. Collins46
M
8
M
50Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Colin HansenC. Hansen44
M
9
M
47David GallacherD. Gallacher
John GemmellJ. Gemmell48
A
captain10
A
52Mustapha VanvyncktM. Vanvynckt
Matt JohnstoneM. Johnstone44
A
11
A
41Matt YoungM. Young
 
Craig RitchieC. Ritchie43
A
12
M
47Colin MasonC. Mason
Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone42
G
13
G
44Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Kevin McCoistK. McCoist42
M
14
G
42Gary GemmellG. Gemmell

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Galabank where Annan Athletic play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 2,820 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Annan Athletic are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin McGrory.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
6.05
John Gemmell catches Gary Mccall on the ankles. John Gemmell is shown the yellow card! Gary Mccall runs off the knock.
10.04
Matt Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Gemmell. John Gemmell shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Mcinnes with no chance!! Goal for Annan Athletic!
14.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt McCoist laces a through ball forward to Matt Ferguson. Matt Ferguson passes the ball forward to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.37
Alec Strachan makes a probing pass to Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec McGrory.
26.09
Dominic Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, David Collins. David Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, John Gemmell. John Gemmell shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
28.30
Matt Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. John Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Gemmell shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alex Mcinnes comfortably smothers it!
30.51
Colin Hansen advances with the ball. Colin Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
33.40
Scott Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Glass who gathers it comfortably.
36.43
Scott Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Vanvynckt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mustapha Vanvynckt finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.59
David Collins threads a neat ball through to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
40.52
Scott Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Colin Hansen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hansen runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Annan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Annan Athletic start the second half!
47.30
With great vision, Stephen Gemmell plays the ball forward to Neil Booth. Neil Booth flicks a high pass forward to Matt Young who brings the ball under control. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.15
Duncan Ferguson clumsily knocks into Matt Young. The referee calls over Duncan Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Matt Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.40
Duncan Ferguson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Duncan Ferguson hits a low pass to John Gemmell. John Gemmell shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.34
Matt Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Gemmell. John Gemmell plays a one-two with Matt Johnstone and rushes in on goal... John Gemmell rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Mcinnes comfortably smothers it!
60.26
Matt Ferguson receives the ball from a throw-in from David Collins. Matt Ferguson plays the ball forward to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
63.51
Matt Ferguson hits a low pass to John Gemmell. John Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alex Mcinnes!
67.33
With a delightful solo run, Neil Booth stretches the opposition's defence. Neil Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.47
Scott Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.40
David Collins threads a neat ball through to John Gemmell. John Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Meiklejohn.
81.36
David Gallacher takes the throw-in. Alec Strachan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alec Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Matt Young. Matt Young makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
85.55
Alec McGrory catches Matt Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec McGrory and warns him to calm down! Matt Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.14
Colin Hansen threads a neat ball through to Matt Johnstone. Matt Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
89.32
Alec Strachan passes the ball forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Glass who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Annan Athletic

Dumbarton
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%

Scorers
John Gemmell 10
Mustapha Vanvynckt 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Gemmell of Annan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Paul Glass (GK)
6
2.Matt McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
4.David Matteo (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Ferguson (DEF)yellow card
6
7.Matt Ferguson (MID)
8
8.David Collins (MID)
7
9.Colin Hansen (MID)
7
10.John Gemmell (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Matt Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Ritchie (ATT)
0
13.Scott Johnstone (GK)
0
14.Kevin McCoist (MID)
0

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