Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     DundeeDundee
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Cristiano LoureiroC. Loureiro52
G
1
G
56Garry BoothG. Booth
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie60
D
2
D
57Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink
Paolo DanottiP. Danotti57
D
3
D
54Maurice Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Paul McCoistP. McCoist57
D
4captain
D
53Scott McGroryS. McGrory
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
5
D
51Callum WhiteC. White
David BergD. Berg51
M
6
M
54Craig SounessC. Souness
John McNeillJ. McNeill49
M
7
M
52Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Craig LiddellC. Liddell47
M
8
M
51Callum GallacherC. Gallacher
Craig StrachanC. Strachan54
A
9
A
53Oscar DiazO. Diaz
Kevin LiddellK. Liddell53
A
captain10
A
50Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega
Stan LockleyS. Lockley49
A
11
A
48Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone
 
Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan54
D
12
G
48Andy McallisterA. Mcallister
Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli52
G
13
A
47Nwankwo BallN. Ball
Claudio RomeroC. Romero51
D
14
M
46Dominic YoungD. Young

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,025 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
2.21
Callum White hits a low pass to Craig Souness. Craig Souness runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.37
Callum Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.24
Maurice Van Eijk pushes up the pitch. Maurice Van Eijk knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.01
Stan Lockley threads the ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Garry Booth.
16.18
Callum Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness sees space and advances. Craig Souness whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Paul McCoist barges into Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.35
Craig Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley knocks in a cross ball towards John McNeill. John McNeill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Garry Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.24
Paul McCoist takes it forward alone. Paul McCoist surges forward with the ball. Paul McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.26
Maurice Van Eijk flicks a high ball forward to Craig Souness who takes it down. Craig Souness threads a neat ball through to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dundee are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.06
With some swift thinking, Scott McGrory plays the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega knocks the ball forward, putting Oscar Diaz through on goal. Oscar Diaz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.54
With vision, Maurice Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Danotti.
30.56
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill controls it well on his chest. John McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan connects with a diving header. Garry Booth gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
33.26
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
34.16
With vision, Colin Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.35
Duncan Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Cristiano Loureiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
39.37
Maurice Van Eijk sees a break and surges forward. Maurice Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Callum Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dundee kick off!
48.01
Maurice Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz edges inside the box! Oscar Diaz takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
53.01
Craig Souness sees Oscar Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Diaz knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Gallacher. Stefano Fabrie comes in with a late challenge on Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher appeals for a penalty! Given!!
53.01
The referee points to the spot..
54.36
Jose Fortes Vega calmly steps up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
57.08
Paul McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan makes a convincing header. It's there!! Garry Booth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.30
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Ball replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Dominic Johnstone .
61.40
Callum White flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Vega who takes it down. Jose Fortes Vega plays a one-two with Oscar Diaz and advances towards the goal... Jose Fortes Vega takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.32
David Berg flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill controls it well on his chest. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.13
John McNeill clumsily knocks into Dominic Young. The referee calls over John McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.47
Callum Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
77.42
John McNeill threads a neat ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.13
Showing intelligent composure, Kurt Hilgerink plays the ball forward to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Jose Fortes Vega cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
83.31
Nwankwo Ball hacks Paolo Danotti from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Danotti runs off the knock.
84.02
Colin Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.54
Maurice Van Eijk gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Dominic Young lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.03
Callum Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. Callum Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
89.20
Colin Lumsdon hits a low pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Stan Lockley. Stan Lockley makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Dundee
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
31.1%
42.2%
26.7%

Scorers
John McNeill 18
Craig Strachan 57
Stan Lockley 89
Jose Fortes Vega 54 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stan Lockley of Dumbarton

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

1.Garry Booth (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)
8
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Callum White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Souness (MID)
8
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Callum Gallacher (MID)
8
9.Oscar Diaz (ATT)
6
10.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Mcallister (GK)
0
13.Nwankwo Ball (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Dominic Young (MID)
6