Match Report


StranraerStranraer     DumbartonDumbarton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ian GriffinI. Griffin44
G
1
G
52Cristiano LoureiroC. Loureiro
Gary CaldwellG. Caldwell65
D
2
D
60Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie
Colin BradyC. Brady55
D
3captain
D
57Paolo DanottiP. Danotti
Philipp KöllerP. Köller53
D
4
D
57Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Alfredo OrtizA. Ortiz56
M
5
M
54Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon
Duncan StrachanD. Strachan50
M
captain6
M
51David BergD. Berg
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory46
M
7
M
49John McNeillJ. McNeill
Billy SullivanB. Sullivan45
M
8
M
47Craig LiddellC. Liddell
Wes ButtW. Butt56
A
9
A
54Craig StrachanC. Strachan
Ruddy GranonR. Granon54
A
10
A
53Kevin LiddellK. Liddell
Paul CaldwellP. Caldwell53
A
11
A
49Stan LockleyS. Lockley
 
Tiago FonsecaT. Fonseca52
A
12
D
54Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan
Callum RaeC. Rae52
D
13
G
52Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli
Elvis MirriE. Mirri49
A
14
D
51Claudio RomeroC. Romero

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,691 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.


0.00
Stranraer start the match!
8.30
Billy Sullivan threads the ball through to Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Wes Butt. Wes Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Danotti.
20.08
Showing composure, Colin Lumsdon laces a through ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Brady.
22.41
Philipp Köller pushes up the pitch. Philipp Köller knocks the ball forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon rushes past Stefano Fabrie! Ruddy Granon tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
26.43
Colin Brady hits a low pass to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Caldwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paolo Danotti hacks Duncan Strachan from behind! Penalty not given!!
27.29
Philipp Köller flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Butt. Wes Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
33.02
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan controls it well on his chest. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.49
Duncan Strachan threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.15
Philipp Köller flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Strachan collects the pass. Duncan Strachan cuts inside the box! Duncan Strachan rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.20
Stephen McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan hits a low pass to Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell edges inside the box! Paul Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Stranraer are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
54.45
David Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Duncan Strachan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.58
Corner kick to Dumbarton. Paul McCoist plays it short to David Berg. David Berg tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.03
David Berg passes the ball forward to John McNeill. John McNeill threads a neat ball through to Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.57
John McNeill runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.49
Colin Brady plays the ball forward to Alfredo Ortiz. Alfredo Ortiz decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.55
David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell controls it well on his chest. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards John McNeill. John McNeill beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.50
Craig Liddell barges into Alfredo Ortiz. Craig Liddell is warned by the referee! Alfredo Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.47
Philipp Köller flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Ortiz who takes it down. Alfredo Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Cristiano Loureiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.57
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Sullivan.
79.54
Paolo Danotti flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill controls it well on his chest. John McNeill sees a break and surges forward. John McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
81.05
Duncan Strachan threads a neat ball through to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
83.11
Paul McCoist runs forward with the ball. Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell collects the pass. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.09
Ruddy Granon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Butt. Wes Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Craig Strachan makes a probing pass to John McNeill. John McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stranraer

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
32.9%
42.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Ruddy Granon 22, 69
Duncan Strachan 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruddy Granon of Stranraer

Match Ratings
1.Ian Griffin (GK)
6
2.Gary Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Colin Brady (DEF)
6
4.Philipp Köller (DEF)
7
5.Alfredo Ortiz (MID)
7
6.Duncan Strachan (MID)goal scored
9
7.Stephen McGrory (MID)
6
8.Billy Sullivan (MID)
6
9.Wes Butt (ATT)
6
10.Ruddy Granon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Paul Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Tiago Fonseca (ATT)
0
13.Callum Rae (DEF)
0
14.Elvis Mirri (ATT)
0

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