Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,885 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.
0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
4.11
Stephen Sullivan barges into David Sullivan. The referee calls over Stephen Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! David Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.35
David Berg makes a simple pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.45
David Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Gianluigi Negro.
10.11
John McNeill takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gianluigi Negro jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
14.12
David Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Callum Burley who brings the ball under control. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.14
Stefano Fabrie kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to David Berg. David Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.22
David Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon makes a deft header. Gianluigi Negro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Romero laces a through ball forward to David Berg. David Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
22.38
Duncan Morrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Callum Burley. Duncan Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Alonso controls it well on his chest. Claudio Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.54
Gavin Ritchie sees Dominic Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Romero.
27.22
John McNeill hits a low pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.07
Colin Lumsdon brings the ball forward. Colin Lumsdon shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
38.48
David Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Sullivan.
40.01
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Ritchie stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Ritchie shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Andy Inglis replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Pier Giovanni Sarti and Miguel Castro replacing Richard James. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
48.37
Showing composure, Colin Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.38
Claudio Romero flicks a high ball forward to Alex Elliott who takes it down. Alex Elliott advances with the ball. Alex Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Gianluigi Negro had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
55.09
Duncan Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Niven who takes it down. Dominic Niven tries a spectacular long range effort. Arno Arnold comfortably gets down and covers it.
57.37
Claudio Romero sees Alex Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Elliott shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
61.26
David Sullivan pushes up the pitch. David Sullivan sees Dominic Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Niven shoots from long range. Solid save from Arno Arnold.
67.01
Stephen Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. With great vision, Alex Elliott plays the ball forward to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
69.42
Andy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Morrison controls it well on his chest. Duncan Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven makes a pass forward but Miguel Castro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
71.33
Claudio Alonso sees Callum Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Burley plays a one-two with Dominic Niven and rushes in on goal... Callum Burley shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.30
Claudio Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Morrison. Duncan Morrison plays a one-two with Claudio Alonso and advances towards the goal... Duncan Morrison tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.07
David Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Alonso. Claudio Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them level!
78.41
Claudio Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefano Fabrie.
79.57
Stefano Fabrie takes the throw-in. Claudio Romero knocks the ball forward to David Berg. David Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
85.57
Alex Elliott barges into Arnauld Valois. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arnauld Valois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.08
David Sullivan flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Niven who brings the ball under control. Dominic Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Valois. Arnauld Valois whips in a cross ball towards Callum Burley. Callum Burley gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Colin Lumsdon clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Stefano Fabrie makes a simple pass to David Berg. David Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
28.3%
41.3%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Callum Burley of Stenhousemuir |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gianluigi Negro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edoardo Passoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Paolo Aglietti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Claudio Alonso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Callum Burley (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Andy Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Arnauld Valois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Arno Arnold (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefano Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Claudio Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alex Elliott (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 6. | Colin Lumsdon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Berg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Calabuig (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Ciro Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marino Amoruso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Lockley (ATT) | 0 | |












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