Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Cristiano LoureiroC. Loureiro52
G
1
G
48Ashley CampbellA. Campbell
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie60
D
2
D
56Steven WeirS. Weir
Paolo DanottiP. Danotti57
D
3
D
55Steve WalkerS. Walker
Paul McCoistP. McCoist57
D
4captain
D
50Don LiddellD. Liddell
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
5
D
50Richard MortonR. Morton
David BergD. Berg51
M
6
M
54Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
John McNeillJ. McNeill49
M
7
M
52Garry McStayG. McStay
Frederico CrespoF. Crespo47
M
captain8
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Craig StrachanC. Strachan54
A
9
A
65David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Kevin LiddellK. Liddell53
A
10
A
48Rodrigue LacombeR. Lacombe
Stan LockleyS. Lockley49
A
11
A
47Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan54
D
12
M
49Goran ChibaG. Chiba
Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli52
G
13
D
47Alex DavidsonA. Davidson
Claudio RomeroC. Romero51
D
14
D
46Don BurleyD. Burley

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,299 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.


0.00
Falkirk kick off!
2.25
With a delightful solo run, John McNeill stretches the opposition's defence. John McNeill knocks the ball forward to Frederico Crespo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.08
Garry McStay makes a probing pass to David Naysmith. David Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Cristiano Loureiro manages to gather it easily.
8.12
Showing composure, Steve Maclean laces a weighted ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer rushes past Stefano Fabrie! Sven Beckenbauer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
10.02
Frederico Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.50
Corentin Christanval knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.01
John McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to David Berg. David Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.12
Paul McCoist sees a break and surges forward. Paul McCoist shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.35
Colin Lumsdon chips the ball to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.00
Frederico Crespo surges forward with the ball. Frederico Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.38
Rodrigue Lacombe catches Stan Lockley on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodrigue Lacombe and shows him a yellow card! Stan Lockley runs off the knock.
33.45
John McNeill knocks the ball forward to Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.51
Garry McStay flicks a high pass forward. Steve Maclean collects the pass. Steve Maclean passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Naysmith. David Naysmith cuts inside the box! David Naysmith shoots from just inside the box. David Naysmith scores for Falkirk!!
45.00
Steve Maclean runs up as Corentin Christanval takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Steve Maclean flicks a high pass forward. David Naysmith collects the pass. David Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigue Lacombe but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
48.39
Steve Maclean flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer plays a scrappy one-two with David Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Sven Beckenbauer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.53
Paolo Danotti threads a neat ball through to Frederico Crespo. Frederico Crespo darts forward. Frederico Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.56
Craig Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Steve Walker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Walker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.26
Stefano Fabrie passes the ball forward to Frederico Crespo. Frederico Crespo threads the ball through to Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
67.15
Colin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
71.31
Dumbarton are keeping most of the possession.
75.19
Steve Maclean catches Colin Lumsdon on the ankles. Steve Maclean is given a warning by the referee! Colin Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.56
Falkirk have made a substitution with Don Burley replacing David Naysmith .
83.06
Paolo Danotti passes the ball forward to Frederico Crespo. Frederico Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.37
Craig Strachan threads the ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Frederico Crespo clumsily knocks into Steve Walker. Frederico Crespo is shown the yellow card! Steve Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

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

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%

Scorers
Stan Lockley 24
Kevin Liddell 83
David Naysmith 37
Sven Beckenbauer 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Naysmith of Falkirk

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

1.Ashley Campbell (GK)
6
2.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
3.Steve Walker (DEF)
6
4.Don Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Richard Morton (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Garry McStay (MID)
6
8.Steve Maclean (MID)
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Rodrigue Lacombe (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Goran Chiba (MID)
0
13.Alex Davidson (DEF)
0
14.Don Burley (DEF)
6