Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arno ArnoldA. Arnold55
G
1
G
52Colin DalglishC. Dalglish
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie61
D
captain2
D
59Andy CampbellA. Campbell
Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan55
D
3
D
56Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Claudio RomeroC. Romero51
D
4captain
D
56Steven WeirS. Weir
Alex ElliottA. Elliott60
M
5
D
55Steve WalkerS. Walker
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
6
M
54Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
David BergD. Berg52
M
7
M
52Aladino LopezA. Lopez
John McNeillJ. McNeill50
M
8
M
52Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Kevin LiddellK. Liddell54
A
9
A
66David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Craig StrachanC. Strachan54
A
10
A
48Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig53
A
11
A
44Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn
 
Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli52
G
12
D
53Francis MoncurF. Moncur
Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso51
G
13
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Stan LockleyS. Lockley49
A
14
M
50Goran ChibaG. Chiba

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,535 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 Booth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk get the match underway!
9.22
John McNeill darts forward. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Andy Campbell is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
10.59
John McNeill takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.18
John McNeill threads a neat ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
18.15
Alex Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Weir.
20.33
Colin Lumsdon flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from outside the area. Colin Dalglish gets down and covers it.
22.53
Aladino Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks the ball forward, putting Craig Meiklejohn through on goal. Craig Meiklejohn shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
27.53
Stephen Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg surges forward with the ball. David Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Corentin Christanval.
30.05
Alex Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Colin Dalglish!
38.50
Aladino Lopez makes a simple pass to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Arno Arnold manages to gather it easily.
39.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Romero plays the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
42.19
John McNeill sees David Berg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Niccolo Hurst threads the ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer whips in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
51.32
David Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.15
Corentin Christanval flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst collects the pass. Niccolo Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Stephen Sullivan clumsily knocks into Sven Beckenbauer. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
55.59
Alex Elliott makes a probing pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan sees Florian Calabuig just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Florian Calabuig takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.20
With some swift thinking, Niccolo Hurst plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Arno Arnold easily punches it away to safety.
59.07
Colin Lumsdon laces a through ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan hits a low pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Colin Dalglish had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
63.16
David Berg flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill controls it well on his chest. John McNeill makes a probing pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.31
Colin Lumsdon passes the ball forward to John McNeill. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.13
Paul Ferguson hacks Florian Calabuig from behind! The referee brings Paul Ferguson to one side and gives him a warning! Florian Calabuig runs off the knock.
73.56
Niccolo Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Colin Lumsdon. Niccolo Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Colin Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.22
Stephen Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Colin Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Colin Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corentin Christanval.
83.36
Alex Elliott passes the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Hurst.
84.48
Florian Calabuig makes a probing pass to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.40
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell controls it well on his chest. Kevin Liddell shoots from long range but it is miles over!
89.36
Craig Meiklejohn barges into Claudio Romero. The referee calls over Craig Meiklejohn and warns him to calm down! Claudio Romero runs off the knock.
90.00
Craig Strachan makes a simple pass to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig threads a neat ball through to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Falkirk
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.5%
26.5%
Play Area
18.1%
47%
34.9%

Scorers
Kevin Liddell 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Liddell of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.Arno Arnold (GK)
8
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Sullivan (DEF)
7
4.Claudio Romero (DEF)
6
5.Alex Elliott (MID)
7
6.Colin Lumsdon (MID)
8
7.David Berg (MID)
8
8.John McNeill (MID)
8
9.Kevin Liddell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Craig Strachan (ATT)
8
11.Florian Calabuig (ATT)
7
 
12.Ciro Baronchelli (GK)
0
13.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
14.Stan Lockley (ATT)
0

1.Colin Dalglish (GK)
7
2.Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Paul Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
5.Steve Walker (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Aladino Lopez (MID)
6
8.Niccolo Hurst (MID)
6
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
7
10.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
11.Craig Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Francis Moncur (DEF)
0
13.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
14.Goran Chiba (MID)
0