Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,517 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Glass.


0.00
Airdrieonians get the match underway!
2.29
David Berg barges into Richard Young. The referee warns David Berg to calm down! Richard Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.20
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high ball forward to John McNeill who takes it down. John McNeill runs straight at the opposition's defence. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David White who gathers it comfortably.
6.41
Billy Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Deane. Martin Deane gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.54
Alex Elliott takes it forward alone. Alex Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by David White. Excellent save.
16.20
Garry Gallacher clumsily knocks into Kevin Liddell. Garry Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Kevin Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.35
John Hansen knocks the ball forward to Carlos Lopes. Carlos Lopes plays the ball forward to Omer Green. Omer Green knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Arno Arnold has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.10
Stephen Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Alex Elliott who takes it down. Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David White who gathers it comfortably.
24.26
Craig Strachan barges into Duncan Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Booth gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.02
Stephen Sullivan makes a simple pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.46
Stephen Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott controls it well on his chest. Alex Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but David White smothers it!
33.10
David Berg clumsily knocks into Craig Mcinnes. The referee brings David Berg to one side and gives him another warning! Craig Mcinnes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.54
Stefano Fabrie sees Alex Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.51
Florian Calabuig catches John Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Florian Calabuig and shows him a yellow card! John Hansen stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.51
Duncan Booth sees Omer Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Green chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dumbarton kick off the second half!
47.53
Stefano Fabrie makes a probing pass to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell collects the pass. Kevin Liddell shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
49.28
John McNeill flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell controls it well on his chest. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David White who gathers it comfortably.
54.29
Billy Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Fabrie.
57.28
Richard Young comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Romero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Romero runs off the knock.
59.37
Claudio Romero barges into Richard Young. The referee warns Claudio Romero to calm down! Richard Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
Claudio Romero threads a neat ball through to David Berg. David Berg knocks the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.14
John Hansen passes the ball forward to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher darts forward. Garry Gallacher shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.56
Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Lopes.
67.12
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Richard Young collects the pass. Richard Young knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Deane. Martin Deane powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.21
John McNeill passes the ball forward to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.35
Richard Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
81.13
Colin Lumsdon decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Billy Hutchison threads the ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young whips in a cross ball towards Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Arno Arnold!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Deane of Airdrieonians

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

1.David White (GK)
6
2.John Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
4.Garry Gallacher (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
6.Omer Green (MID)
7
7.Billy Hutchison (MID)
6
8.Richard Young (MID)
6
9.Richard Young (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Craig Mcinnes (ATT)
7
11.Martin Deane (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Neil Hendry (GK)
0
13.Gary Gemmill (DEF)
0
14.Garry Burley (ATT)
0