Match Report


Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline Athletic     DumbartonDumbarton
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Computer Player Computer Player
Ledley CotteeL. Cottee57
G
1
G
52Cristiano LoureiroC. Loureiro
Billy GallacherB. Gallacher49
D
2
D
60Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie
Duncan TelferD. Telfer46
D
3
D
57Paolo DanottiP. Danotti
Dominic CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
captain4
D
57Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Ruby CarottiR. Carotti48
D
5
M
54Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon
Callum TelferC. Telfer51
M
6
M
51David BergD. Berg
Alex ConteA. Conte52
M
7captain
M
49John McNeillJ. McNeill
John SullivanJ. Sullivan55
M
8
M
47Craig LiddellC. Liddell
Thierry LumsdonT. Lumsdon60
A
9
A
54Craig StrachanC. Strachan
Garry HopkinG. Hopkin56
A
10
A
53Kevin LiddellK. Liddell
Garry ElliottG. Elliott58
A
11
A
49Stan LockleyS. Lockley
 
Danny LaycockD. Laycock56
A
12
D
54Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan
Callum McStayC. McStay44
D
13
G
52Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli
Craig SounessC. Souness40
D
14
D
51Claudio RomeroC. Romero

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stair Park where Dunfermline Athletic play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,851 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Dunfermline Athletic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.13
Duncan Telfer hits a low pass to John Sullivan. John Sullivan darts forward. John Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.46
Callum Telfer makes a simple pass to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Cristiano Loureiro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.24
It's a corner kick. Callum Telfer loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Kevin Liddell reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.24
Stefano Fabrie pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Kevin Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
8.06
Billy Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.12
Callum Telfer threads a neat ball through to Alex Conte. Alex Conte knocks the ball forward to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.15
Garry Hopkin sees Garry Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.13
Colin Lumsdon threads the ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. With a superhuman jump, Craig Strachan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Dominic Caldwell and the loose ball is cleared up field.
20.35
Paolo Danotti flicks a high pass forward to David Berg who brings the ball under control. David Berg flicks a high ball forward to Craig Liddell who takes it down. Craig Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ledley Cottee. Excellent save.
22.49
Dominic Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Alex Conte who takes it down. Alex Conte threads a neat ball through to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott plays a quick one-two with John Sullivan and rushes in on goal... Garry Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Cristiano Loureiro is on top of it.
26.55
Billy Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, John Sullivan. John Sullivan sees Garry Hopkin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Lumsdon. John McNeill barges into Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon appeals for a penalty! Given!!
26.55
The referee points to the spot..
28.15
Thierry Lumsdon slowly runs up. What a cracker!! Cristiano Loureiro had no chance!!
33.33
John Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Telfer. Duncan Telfer makes a simple pass to Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Cristiano Loureiro.
34.20
Callum Telfer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paolo Danotti gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
44.21
Billy Gallacher makes a strong solo run forward. Billy Gallacher passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Garry Hopkin. Garry Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dunfermline Athletic have changed their lineup with Danny Laycock replacing Garry Hopkin. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
47.03
Alex Conte chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Lumsdon. Thierry Lumsdon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
48.49
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.41
John McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
54.55
Callum Telfer threads a neat ball through to Danny Laycock. Danny Laycock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.41
Duncan Telfer makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Danny Laycock controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Danny Laycock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.56
Paul McCoist flicks a high ball forward to David Berg who takes it down. David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Colin Lumsdon controls it well on his chest. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.53
Duncan Telfer passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
65.58
Dominic Caldwell catches Craig Liddell on the ankles. Dominic Caldwell is shown the yellow card! Craig Liddell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.54
Colin Lumsdon threads the ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ledley Cottee who gathers it comfortably.
69.17
David Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John McNeill. John McNeill passes the ball forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon threads the ball through into the box. Stan Lockley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.33
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell collects the pass. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards John McNeill. Duncan Telfer hacks John McNeill from behind! John McNeill appeals for a penalty! Given!!
71.33
The referee points to the spot..
72.28
Craig Strachan takes a short run up. What a cracker!! Ledley Cottee had no chance!!
79.47
John Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. John Sullivan passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alex Conte. Alex Conte passes the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Some silky footwork from Garry Elliott provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.33
David Berg catches Dominic Caldwell on the ankles. The referee calls over David Berg and warns him to calm down! Dominic Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.21
Stefano Fabrie makes a simple pass to John McNeill. Seeing a gap ahead, John McNeill laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
85.58
John Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Liddell.
87.39
Danny Laycock barges into Stefano Fabrie. Danny Laycock is given a warning by the referee! Stefano Fabrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.09
Stan Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell controls it well on his chest. Kevin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ledley Cottee with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dunfermline Athletic

Dumbarton
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.3%
42.7%
27%

Scorers
Thierry Lumsdon 28 (p), 44
Danny Laycock 57
Craig Strachan 72 (p)
Colin Lumsdon 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Lumsdon of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.Ledley Cottee (GK)
6
2.Billy Gallacher (DEF)
7
3.Duncan Telfer (DEF)
8
4.Dominic Caldwell (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Ruby Carotti (DEF)
6
6.Callum Telfer (MID)
7
7.Alex Conte (MID)
7
8.John Sullivan (MID)
8
9.Thierry Lumsdon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Garry Hopkin (ATT)
8
11.Garry Elliott (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Laycock (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Callum McStay (DEF)
0
14.Craig Souness (DEF)
0

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