Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | Queens Park | Queens Park | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cristiano Loureiro | C. Loureiro |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Steffen Ahrens | S. Ahrens | |||||||||
| Stefano Fabrie | S. Fabrie |  | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 |  | Martin Tomic | M. Tomic | |||||||||
| Paolo Danotti | P. Danotti |  | 57 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 54 |  | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | ||||||||
| Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Tiago Faria | T. Faria | |||||||||
| Colin Lumsdon | C. Lumsdon |  | 54 | M | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Alun Adams | A. Adams | |||||||||
| David Berg | D. Berg | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Adrian Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| John McNeill | J. McNeill | | 49 | M | | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Greg Venus | G. Venus | ||||||||
| Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Aladino Lopez | A. Lopez | |||||||||
| Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Dominic Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Bill Beattie | B. Beattie | |||||||||
| Stan Lockley | S. Lockley | | 49 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Claus Flo | C. Flo | |||||||||
| Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan | | 54 | D | | 12 | | M | 55 |  | Komian Marquet | K. Marquet | |||||||||
| Ciro Baronchelli | C. Baronchelli | | 52 | G | | 13 | | D | 44 | | Eoin Smithe | E. Smithe | |||||||||
| Claudio Romero | C. Romero |  | 51 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Queens Park in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton kick off!
2.15
0-0Aladino Lopez barges into Stefano Fabrie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stefano Fabrie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.48
0-0John McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steffen Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
9.48
0-0Alun Adams advances with the ball. Alun Adams threads the ball through to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.12
0-0Aladino Lopez makes a probing pass to Claus Flo. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Beattie. Bill Beattie flicks the ball with his head. Cristiano Loureiro picks it out of the air!
12.52
Paul McCoist barges into Dominic Rae. The referee brings Paul McCoist to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.11
0-0Dominic Rae barges into Paul McCoist. The referee warns Dominic Rae to calm down! Paul McCoist stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.39
David Berg threads a neat ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.45
Greg Venus makes a probing pass to Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
20.33
With a delightful solo run, Aladino Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Aladino Lopez plays a scrappy one-two with Claus Flo and advances towards the goal... Aladino Lopez tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Cristiano Loureiro manages to gather it easily.
21.53
0-0Adrian Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Beattie. Bill Beattie makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Paolo Danotti is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
24.19
Kevin Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Greg Venus who takes it down. Greg Venus chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae makes a simple pass, allowing Claus Flo to run into the box. Claus Flo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Cristiano Loureiro manages to gather it effortlessly.
33.15
Greg Venus flicks a high pass forward. Claus Flo comfortably collects the pass. Claus Flo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Cristiano Loureiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
36.50
1-0Paolo Danotti threads a neat ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell flicks a high pass forward. David Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Berg advances inside the box! David Berg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steffen Ahrens with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
39.09
Martin Tomic takes it forward alone. Martin Tomic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aladino Lopez. Aladino Lopez advances inside the box! Aladino Lopez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
42.28
Stan Lockley advances with the ball. Stan Lockley shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Alun Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aladino Lopez. Aladino Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Flo. Claus Flo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Cristiano Loureiro reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park start the second half!
47.04
Aladino Lopez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Dominic Rae edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Rae provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
54.09
Kevin Elliott sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Elliott plays the ball forward to Greg Venus. Greg Venus shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul McCoist plays the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Steffen Ahrens had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
59.26
David Berg changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.17
2-0Queens Park have made a substitution with Eoin Smithe replacing Kevin Elliott .
63.45
Greg Venus flicks a high pass forward. Bill Beattie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Beattie shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
65.07
2-0Craig Liddell hits a low pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell threads the ball through to John McNeill but he's offside!
67.09
Greg Venus threads a neat ball through to Claus Flo. Claus Flo knocks the ball forward, putting Bill Beattie through on goal. Bill Beattie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
71.35
Greg Venus threads a neat ball through to Bill Beattie. Bill Beattie shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.15
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Komian Marquet replacing Greg Venus and Matt Matteo replacing Claus Flo .
78.24
Komian Marquet threads a neat ball through to Bill Beattie. Bill Beattie passes the ball forward to Komian Marquet. Some good footwork from Komian Marquet provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Loureiro!
79.57
Aladino Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.26
Aladino Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Rae but the linesman indicates offside!
87.13
Eoin Smithe takes it forward alone. Eoin Smithe advances inside the box! Eoin Smithe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
90.00
Colin Lumsdon runs up as David Berg takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to David Berg. David Berg shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.8%
65.2%
Play Area
36%
40.4%
23.6%
Scorers
| David Berg 37 Stan Lockley 55 | Bill Beattie 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Berg of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Loureiro (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Stefano Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paolo Danotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Berg (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | John McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stan Lockley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ciro Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Romero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steffen Ahrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Tomic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Kevin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adrian Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Greg Venus (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Aladino Lopez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Dominic Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bill Beattie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Claus Flo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Komian Marquet (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eoin Smithe (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Matt Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |