Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,474 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton kick off and get the match underway!
8.34
0-0Stefano Fabrie gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Colin Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
12.44
0-0David Berg threads the ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.00
Aniello Adani knocks the ball forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.49
Paul McCoist threads the ball through to John McNeill. John McNeill threads a neat ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
20.54
Craig Liddell makes a probing pass to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.57
Craig Liddell threads a neat ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.15
0-0Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Danotti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Danotti brings the ball forward. Paolo Danotti knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Scott White. Excellent save.
28.44
Craig Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.50
Stefano Fabrie sees David Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Berg makes a probing pass to Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.38
Aniello Adani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Loureiro!
34.14
Without breaking stride, Paolo Danotti plays the ball forward to John McNeill. John McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.27
Kevin Liddell hits a low pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
38.27
Paolo Danotti sees Paul McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McCoist knocks the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from outside the area but somehow Scott White manages to keep it out.
40.34
Craig Liddell makes a probing pass to John McNeill. John McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
42.42
1-0Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan collects the pass. Craig Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. East Fife also appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and East Fife get the second half underway!
49.14
1-0Stefano Fabrie barges into Gavin Morrison. The referee brings Stefano Fabrie to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Morrison gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.14
1-0Free kick to East Fife just outside the area...
52.14
Fabrizio Fusco takes a short run up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Cristiano Loureiro is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
54.53
Zoltan Valois flicks a high pass forward to Fabrizio Fusco who brings the ball under control. Fabrizio Fusco flicks a high ball forward to Aniello Adani who takes it down. Aniello Adani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul McCoist.
55.06
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.26
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
65.34
Stan Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Craig Strachan who takes it down. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Berg. David Berg knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Scott White manages to gather it easily.
66.15
Dominic White runs forward with the ball. Dominic White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell advances inside the box! Neil Liddell tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
67.28
Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Danotti collects the pass. Paolo Danotti sees space and advances. Paolo Danotti whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan makes a deft header. Solid save from Scott White.
69.23
David Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.23
2-1East Fife have made 2 substitutions with Matt Collins replacing Gavin Morrison and Craig Elliott replacing Paolo Machlas .
78.25
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.46
John McNeill makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
83.36
David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan controls it well on his chest. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.13
Paul McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, John McNeill. John McNeill passes the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrizio Fusco.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75.9%
24.1%
Play Area
25.3%
43%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Strachan of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Loureiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stefano Fabrie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paolo Danotti (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Paul McCoist (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Colin Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Berg (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | John McNeill (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Strachan (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stan Lockley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ciro Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Romero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Scott White (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kewullay Rizzitelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zoltan Valois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dominic White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paolo Machlas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabrizio Fusco (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Aniello Adani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Helder Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Collins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Elliott (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Morton (DEF) | 0 | |