Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,276 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dundee are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
0.00
Dundee kick off!
3.46
Scott McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Potts. David Potts shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Souness plays the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.08
Stephen Sullivan hacks David Potts from behind! Stephen Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! David Potts gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.16
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Sullivan collects the pass. Stephen Sullivan sees Florian Calabuig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Calabuig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum White.
15.55
Duncan Naysmith threads the ball through to Craig Souness. With great vision, Craig Souness plays the ball forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.19
With some swift thinking, Callum White plays the ball forward to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Scott McNeill controls it well on his chest. Scott McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.15
With vision, Craig Strachan plays the ball forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.37
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
26.24
Maurice Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Duncan Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.56
Maurice Van Eijk chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Arno Arnold.
32.07
Craig Souness takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Maurice Van Eijk. Some good footwork from Maurice Van Eijk provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.04
Craig Souness sees Scott McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.58
Scott McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott McGrory whips in a cross ball towards David Potts. David Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
47.12
Scott McGrory sees space and advances. Scott McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Johnstone who takes it down. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Sullivan.
48.35
Nicolas Kuzorra passes the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
53.38
Colin Lumsdon catches Nicolas Kuzorra on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Lumsdon and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Kuzorra stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.54
Dundee have made a substitution with Federico Garavelli replacing Duncan Naysmith .
61.55
Kurt Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward. Federico Garavelli collects the pass. Federico Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.41
Federico Garavelli makes an attacking run forward. Federico Garavelli shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
75.25
Craig Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.43
Stephen Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
83.47
Nicolas Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Johnstone collects the pass. Dominic Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
84.46
Stephen Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Claudio Romero. Showing composure, Claudio Romero plays the ball forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.58
Stefano Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. John McNeill collects the pass. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurice Van Eijk.
89.39
Maurice Van Eijk threads the ball through to Craig Souness. Craig Souness brings the ball forward. Craig Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John McNeill.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
9
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
27.6%
40.8%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Naysmith of Dundee |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kurt Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Maurice Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McGrory (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Callum White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Nicolas Kuzorra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | David Potts (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Scott McNeill (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Dean Gilchrist (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Federico Garavelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Young (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arno Arnold (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefano Fabrie (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Lumsdon (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | David Berg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Strachan (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Calabuig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ciro Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marino Amoruso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Lockley (ATT) | 0 | |











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