Match Report
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| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ||||||||||||||||
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| Arno Arnold | A. Arnold |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | David White | D. White | |||||||||
| Stefano Fabrie | S. Fabrie |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | John Hansen | J. Hansen | |||||||||
| Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 |  | Carlos Lopes | C. Lopes | |||||||||
| Claudio Romero | C. Romero |  | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Garry Gallacher | G. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | | 60 | M | | 5 | |  | D | 54 | | Duncan Booth | D. Booth | ||||||||
| Colin Lumsdon | C. Lumsdon |  | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 | | Omer Green | O. Green | |||||||||
| David Berg | D. Berg | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Billy Booth | B. Booth | |||||||||
| John McNeill | J. McNeill | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Billy Hutchison | B. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | | 55 | A | | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Richard Young | R. Young | ||||||||
| Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Craig Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Florian Calabuig | F. Calabuig |  | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Martin Deane | M. Deane | |||||||||
| Ciro Baronchelli | C. Baronchelli |  | 52 | G | | 12 | | G | 63 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Marino Amoruso | M. Amoruso | | 51 | G | | 13 | | D | 53 | | Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Stan Lockley | S. Lockley | | 49 | A | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Garry Burley | G. Burley | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,941 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 Gavin Cleland.
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 Gavin Cleland.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
3.06
0-0Without breaking stride, Stephen Sullivan plays the ball forward to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
4.30
John Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. John Hansen sees Martin Deane in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Deane controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Richard Young through on goal. Richard Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
9.10
0-0Billy Hutchison threads the ball through to Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes advances inside the box! Stefano Fabrie clumsily knocks into Craig Mcinnes. Craig Mcinnes shouts at the referee! Penalty given for Airdrieonians!!
9.10
0-0The referee points to the spot..
10.18
0-1Richard Young steps up. Richard Young slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
14.06
0-1Colin Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Lopes.
15.04
0-1Garry Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Martin Deane. Martin Deane laces a weighted ball forward to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
16.49
Stefano Fabrie hits a low pass to David Berg. David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Liddell edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Kevin Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.29
Claudio Romero takes a short throw-in bringing Stephen Sullivan into play. Stephen Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
21.13
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Colin Lumsdon collects the pass. Colin Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Florian Calabuig who takes it down. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.43
Stefano Fabrie chips the ball to his team mate, Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! David White had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
33.05
Colin Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Liddell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Strachan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.17
Garry Gallacher makes a probing pass to Omer Green. Omer Green flicks a high ball forward to Craig Mcinnes who takes it down. Craig Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.21
2-1Billy Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Hutchison knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Young is offside!
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
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
49.18
Billy Hutchison threads the ball through to Billy Booth. Billy Booth knocks the ball forward to Martin Deane. Martin Deane controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.35
David Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Lopes.
57.14
Colin Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Berg. David Berg finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by David White!
59.43
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
60.11
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mcinnes puts a great ball through. Martin Deane runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
63.54
Billy Booth hits a low pass to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.21
Carlos Lopes passes the ball forward to Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcinnes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Mcinnes shoots from long range but it is miles over!
66.11
David Berg surges forward with the ball. David Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Green.
67.23
David Berg laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
72.10
Billy Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young rushes past Claudio Romero! Richard Young tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Airdrieonians are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.43
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hutchison controls it well on his chest. Billy Hutchison plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Deane and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Hutchison rockets a shot on goal. Arno Arnold gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.55
John Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Green. Omer Green decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Green shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.15
Stephen Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to John McNeill. John McNeill passes the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
26.8%
43.9%
29.3%
Scorers
| Alex Elliott 21 Craig Strachan 27 | Richard Young 10 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Strachan of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arno Arnold (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stefano Fabrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Claudio Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Elliott (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Colin Lumsdon (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David Berg (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | John McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Strachan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kevin Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Florian Calabuig (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ciro Baronchelli (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marino Amoruso (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Lockley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David White (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Hansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Green (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Hutchison (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Richard Young (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Craig Mcinnes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Deane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Hendry (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gary Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Burley (ATT) | 0 | |