Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arno ArnoldA. Arnold55
G
1
G
55Gianluigi NegroG. Negro
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie61
D
captain2
D
56Paolo AgliettiP. Aglietti
Stephen SullivanS. Sullivan55
D
3
D
55Andy InglisA. Inglis
Claudio RomeroC. Romero51
D
4
D
53Arnauld ValoisA. Valois
Alex ElliottA. Elliott60
M
5
M
56Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
6
M
53Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison
David BergD. Berg52
M
7
M
50Claudio AlonsoC. Alonso
John McNeillJ. McNeill50
M
8
M
48Pier Giovanni SartiP. Sarti
Craig StrachanC. Strachan55
A
9
A
49Richard JamesR. James
Kevin LiddellK. Liddell54
A
10captain
A
45Dominic NivenD. Niven
Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig53
A
11
A
43Callum BurleyC. Burley
 
Ciro BaronchelliC. Baronchelli52
G
12
D
53Miguel CastroM. Castro
Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso51
G
13
D
51Ray PalladiniR. Palladini
Stan LockleyS. Lockley49
A
14
G
50Jean-Luc DeplaceJ. Deplace

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,677 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.


0.00
Dumbarton get the match underway!
2.00
Stephen Sullivan passes the ball forward to David Berg. David Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.13
Florian Calabuig sees a break and surges forward. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.03
Richard James barges into Stephen Sullivan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Sullivan runs off the knock.
18.47
Claudio Alonso takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Gavin Ritchie. Gavin Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Richard James collects the pass. Richard James shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.05
Pier Giovanni Sarti threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.25
Dominic Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Burley. Callum Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James connects with a diving header but somehow Arno Arnold manages to keep it out.
22.58
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Colin Lumsdon scores for Dumbarton!!
27.55
Pier Giovanni Sarti passes the ball forward to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven advances inside the box! Dominic Niven muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.56
Stefano Fabrie passes the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig heads the ball goalwards. Gianluigi Negro comfortably picks it out of the air!
32.25
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan controls it well on his chest. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
33.39
David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan collects the pass. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.15
Colin Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
42.24
Duncan Morrison catches Florian Calabuig on the ankles. Duncan Morrison is warned by the referee! Florian Calabuig gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.14
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Miguel Castro replacing Paolo Aglietti, Ray Palladini replacing Pier Giovanni Sarti and Jean-Luc Deplace replacing Richard James.

45.00
The second half starts with Stenhousemuir kicking off!
47.12
Colin Lumsdon catches Dominic Niven on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Lumsdon and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.36
Claudio Romero kicks a strong pass forward 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 knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.07
Claudio Romero makes a simple pass to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon brings the ball forward. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianluigi Negro who gathers it comfortably.
57.31
Gavin Ritchie sees Dominic Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.14
Colin Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.32
Claudio Romero advances with the ball. Claudio Romero flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Kevin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.07
Stefano Fabrie launches a long ball forward into the other half. Kevin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.12
Ray Palladini takes a long throw-in. Claudio Alonso sees space and advances. Claudio Alonso plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Burley and advances towards the goal... Claudio Alonso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.20
Claudio Romero threads a neat ball through to Kevin Liddell. Kevin Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.06
Claudio Alonso threads a neat ball through to Dominic Niven. Dominic Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Stenhousemuir
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
27.8%
45.8%
26.4%

Scorers
Florian Calabuig 2, 73
Kevin Liddell 8
Colin Lumsdon 23
Craig Strachan 63
Claudio Alonso 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Calabuig of Dumbarton

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)
6
6.Colin Lumsdon (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.David Berg (MID)
6
8.John McNeill (MID)
6
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kevin Liddell (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Florian Calabuig (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ciro Baronchelli (GK)
0
13.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
14.Stan Lockley (ATT)
0

1.Gianluigi Negro (GK)
6
2.Paolo Aglietti (DEF)
6
3.Andy Inglis (DEF)
6
4.Arnauld Valois (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Ritchie (MID)
6
6.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6
7.Claudio Alonso (MID)goal scored
7
8.Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID)
6
9.Richard James (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Dominic Niven (ATT)
6
11.Callum Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6
13.Ray Palladini (DEF)
6
14.Jean-Luc Deplace (GK)
6