Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thierry Barmby | T. Barmby |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 55 |  | Arno Arnold | A. Arnold | ||||||||
| Colin Brady | C. Brady |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Stefano Fabrie | S. Fabrie | |||||||||
| Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Callum Rae | C. Rae | | 53 | D | | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Claudio Romero | C. Romero | ||||||||
| Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | | 50 | M | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Billy Sullivan | B. Sullivan | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Colin Lumsdon | C. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | David Berg | D. Berg | |||||||||
| Craig Burley | C. Burley | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | John McNeill | J. McNeill | |||||||||
| Wes Butt | W. Butt | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | |||||||||
| Ruddy Granon | R. Granon |  | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | |||||||||
| Elvis Mirri | E. Mirri |  | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Florian Calabuig | F. Calabuig | |||||||||
| Erwin Bouma | E. Bouma | | 50 | A | | 12 | | G | 52 | | Ciro Baronchelli | C. Baronchelli | |||||||||
| Marcus Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 50 | D | | 13 | | G | 51 | | Marino Amoruso | M. Amoruso | |||||||||
| Don Liddell | D. Liddell | | 49 | D | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Stan Lockley | S. Lockley | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,665 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stranraer and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Morrison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
2.50
0-0David Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Thierry Barmby gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
8.56
0-0Colin Lumsdon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.28
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Liddell who takes it down. Kevin Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.24
0-0John McNeill decides to run forward with the ball. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Sullivan.
18.37
Stephen Sullivan runs up as Stefano Fabrie takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Stephen Sullivan passes the ball forward to David Berg. David Berg threads a neat ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Thierry Barmby!
21.20
Stephen Sullivan pushes up the pitch. Stephen Sullivan darts forward. Stephen Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.54
0-0Andy Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elvis Mirri. Elvis Mirri makes a defence splitting pass to Ruddy Granon. Claudio Romero barges into Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
27.19
0-0Ruddy Granon barges into Claudio Romero. The referee calls over Ruddy Granon and warns him to calm down! Claudio Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.48
Andy Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Wes Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Butt shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.48
0-1Claudio Romero boots it upfield. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards John McNeill. John McNeill finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Thierry Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
40.30
Andy Hendry makes a simple pass to Craig Burley. Craig Burley hits a low pass to Elvis Mirri. Elvis Mirri hits a low pass to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Arno Arnold smothers it!
42.36
Andy Hendry sees Ruddy Granon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruddy Granon plays a one-two with Wes Butt and rushes in on goal... Ruddy Granon cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Andy Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Billy Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Billy Sullivan makes a probing pass between the defence to Elvis Mirri. Some silky footwork from Elvis Mirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Stranraer kicking off!
53.22
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Thomson picks a pass forward to Colin Brady. Colin Brady knocks the ball forward to Wes Butt. Wes Butt runs straight at the defence! Wes Butt rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by John McNeill!
55.42
Colin Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Hendry. With imagination, Andy Hendry plays the ball forward to Wes Butt. Wes Butt shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arno Arnold with no chance!! Goal for Stranraer!
59.29
Garry Thomson sees space and advances. Garry Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Butt. Wes Butt connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.55
Craig Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon advances inside the box! Ruddy Granon rockets a shot on goal. Ruddy Granon scores for Stranraer!!
65.15
2-1Wes Butt barges into David Berg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Berg stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.15
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.40
Stephen Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan flicks a high pass forward to David Berg who brings the ball under control. David Berg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Thierry Barmby has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.27
Stefano Fabrie threads a neat ball through to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Thierry Barmby.
72.20
John McNeill takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Thierry Barmby drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.12
Craig Strachan threads a neat ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
77.06
Without breaking stride, Stefano Fabrie plays the ball forward to Stephen Sullivan. Stephen Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. David Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Berg whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.18
Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball forward to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig rushes past Garry Thomson! Florian Calabuig makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.17
David Berg sees Florian Calabuig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Calabuig shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.53
Stephen Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott cuts inside the box! Alex Elliott takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
87.32
2-3Callum Rae flicks a high pass forward to Wes Butt who brings the ball under control. Wes Butt sees Craig Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Elvis Mirri. Stefano Fabrie comes in with a late challenge on Elvis Mirri. Elvis Mirri appeals for a penalty! Given!!
87.32
The referee points to the spot..
88.55
Ruddy Granon takes a stuttering run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.22
Dumbarton are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
3-3David Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Callum Rae barges into Craig Strachan. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
30.6%
41.2%
28.2%
Scorers
| Wes Butt 55 Ruddy Granon 62, 89 (p) | John McNeill 33 David Berg 66 Alex Elliott 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Berg of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Thierry Barmby (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Colin Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garry Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Callum Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wes Butt (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 10. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Elvis Mirri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Erwin Bouma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Le Tissier (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Liddell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arno Arnold (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefano Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Claudio Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Elliott (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Colin Lumsdon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Berg (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | John McNeill (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Craig Strachan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Florian Calabuig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ciro Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marino Amoruso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Lockley (ATT) | 0 | |