Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     Ayr UnitedAyr United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli52
G
1
G
45John McNeillJ. McNeill
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie60
D
captain2
D
64Don MortonD. Morton
Paolo DanottiP. Danotti57
D
3
D
53Stanley LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Paul McCoistP. McCoist57
D
4captain
D
49Stuart GlassS. Glass
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
5
M
58Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
David BergD. Berg51
M
6
M
54Juan DelgadoJ. Delgado
John McNeillJ. McNeill49
M
7
M
52Adam MiddletonA. Middleton
Craig LiddellC. Liddell47
M
8
M
49Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay
Craig StrachanC. Strachan54
A
9
A
62Victor Van HaarenV. Van Haaren
Kevin LiddellK. Liddell53
A
10
A
58Gary HendersonG. Henderson
Stan LockleyS. Lockley49
A
11
A
42Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
 
Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan54
D
12
M
48Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Claudio RomeroC. Romero51
D
13
M
44Jean-Marie BastienJ. Bastien
Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso50
G
14
M
44Gavin MeiklejohnG. Meiklejohn

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Hendry.


0.00
Ayr United get the match underway!
3.33
Adam Middleton hits a low pass to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.04
Don Morton breaks forward. Don Morton passes the ball forward to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.07
Stefano Fabrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon sees a break and surges forward. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Glass.
20.34
Without breaking stride, Stuart Glass plays the ball forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.47
John McNeill hits a low pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
22.16
Stuart Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Delgado. With great vision, Juan Delgado plays the ball forward to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
26.29
Stanley Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Stanley Ljungberg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.43
Paul McCoist sees space and advances. Paul McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.01
John McNeill sees space and advances. John McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.48
Juan Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.48
John McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. John McNeill skips past Stanley Ljungberg! John McNeill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John McNeill with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
42.46
John McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. With a superhuman jump, Stan Lockley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
47.17
David Berg advances with the ball. David Berg 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!
48.23
John McNeill knocks the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.36
Adam Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
53.17
Adam Middleton passes the ball forward to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
57.53
Victor Van Haaren catches David Berg on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.16
Paul McCoist threads a neat ball through to David Berg. With imagination, David Berg plays the ball forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
61.40
Adam Middleton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.53
Stefano Fabrie makes a strong solo run forward. Stefano Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
66.02
Juan Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson threads the ball through into the box. Victor Van Haaren cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Stefano Fabrie!
67.05
Stanley Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Billy Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Gemmell makes a probing pass to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.24
With a delightful solo run, Adam Middleton stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Middleton plays a quick one-two with Kevin Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Adam Middleton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.25
Kevin Liddell catches Adam Middleton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.49
Ayr United have made a substitution with Gavin Meiklejohn replacing Gary Henderson .
78.54
Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Victor Van Haaren who takes it down. Victor Van Haaren finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.44
Stanley Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Meiklejohn. Gavin Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.12
Gavin Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
With great vision, Colin Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Berg but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Ayr United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
7
10
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.8%
46.8%
25.3%

Scorers
John McNeill 33
Victor Van Haaren 8, 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John McNeill of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.Ciro Baronchelli (GK)
6
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
7
3.Paolo Danotti (DEF)
6
4.Paul McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Colin Lumsdon (MID)
6
6.David Berg (MID)
6
7.John McNeill (MID)goal scored
9
8.Craig Liddell (MID)
6
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Liddell (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Stan Lockley (ATT)
6
 
12.Stephen Sullivan (DEF)
0
13.Claudio Romero (DEF)
0
14.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0

1.John McNeill (GK)
6
2.Don Morton (DEF)
7
3.Stanley Ljungberg (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
5.Billy Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Juan Delgado (MID)
6
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
8
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Victor Van Haaren (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
10.Gary Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
13.Jean-Marie Bastien (MID)
0
14.Gavin Meiklejohn (MID)
6