Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Dumbarton in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Queens Park are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Booth.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the match underway!
2.43
Kevin Elliott hits a low pass to Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Flo. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
10.31
Kevin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
12.33
Komian Marquet kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.43
Florian Calabuig passes the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Craddock.
27.16
David Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.14
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Colin Lumsdon collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Colin Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig shoots from long range. Steffen Ahrens gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
30.38
With vision, Adrian Ljungberg laces a through ball forward to Claus Flo. Claus Flo cuts inside the box! Claus Flo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
34.14
Andy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Claus Flo comfortably collects the pass. Claus Flo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Fabrie.
36.39
Matt Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Claus Flo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claus Flo plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Matteo and advances towards the goal... Claus Flo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.23
Without breaking stride, Andy Henderson plays the ball forward to Claus Flo. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.15
Adrian Ljungberg threads a neat ball through to Claus Flo. Claus Flo knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arno Arnold with no chance!! Goal for Queens Park!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Queens Park kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Claudio Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
48.33
Kevin Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Komian Marquet collects the pass. Komian Marquet threads the ball through to Claus Flo. Claus Flo lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Burley. Stephen Burley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.13
Adrian Ljungberg advances with the ball. Adrian Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Komian Marquet. Komian Marquet sees Matt Matteo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Sullivan clumsily knocks into Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.53
Colin Craddock catches Craig Strachan on the ankles. The referee brings Colin Craddock to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Strachan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.54
Adrian Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Adrian Ljungberg whips in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.24
Queens Park have made a substitution with Francisco Gil replacing Adrian Ljungberg .
65.13
Craig Strachan barges into Martin Tomic. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Tomic runs off the knock.
66.57
With a delightful solo run, Stephen Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon but the linesman indicates offside!
67.48
Andy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Claus Flo controls it well on his chest. Claus Flo plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Gil and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Claus Flo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Arno Arnold gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
71.18
Alex Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alun Adams.
75.26
Francisco Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claus Flo. Claus Flo plays a one-two with Matt Matteo and rushes in on goal... Claus Flo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Arno Arnold is on top of it.
77.01
Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Rae replacing Stephen Burley and Greg Venus replacing Komian Marquet and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.01
Alex Elliott brings the ball forward. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
84.40
Colin Lumsdon brings the ball forward. Colin Lumsdon plays a sublime one-two with Craig Strachan and races in on goal... Colin Lumsdon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Steffen Ahrens is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Elliott shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Steffen Ahrens!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
26.5%
48.2%
25.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Matteo of Queens Park

Match Ratings
1.Steffen Ahrens (GK)
6
2.Martin Tomic (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Elliott (DEF)
6
4.Colin Craddock (DEF)
6
5.Alun Adams (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Burley (MID)
6
7.Komian Marquet (MID)
6
8.Adrian Ljungberg (MID)
8
9.Andy Henderson (MID)
6
10.Matt Matteo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Claus Flo (ATT)
8
 
12.Greg Venus (MID)
6
13.Francisco Gil (MID)
6
14.Dominic Rae (ATT)
6

1.Arno Arnold (GK)
6
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Sullivan (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Romero (DEF)
6
5.Alex Elliott (MID)
7
6.Colin Lumsdon (MID)goal scored
8
7.David Berg (MID)
6
8.John McNeill (MID)
6
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)yellow card
6
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