Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.46
Gary Henderson lofts the ball long. Youcef Khellafi makes a probing pass to Matt McGrory but he's offside!
14.18
Billy Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Platt. Henry Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Niven. Andy Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
15.10
Henry Platt makes a simple pass to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.17
Duncan Gough barges into Gary Mason. Duncan Gough is given a warning by the referee! Gary Mason runs off the knock.
26.44
Gianluca Toni threads the ball through to Gary Johnstone. Gary Johnstone advances with the ball. Gary Johnstone passes the ball forward to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Hendry easily smothers it!
27.35
Callum Gough barges into Andy Niven. Callum Gough is warned by the referee! Andy Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.37
Billy Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Youcef Khellafi. Youcef Khellafi lofts in a cross ball towards Matt McGrory. Matt McGrory connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.47
Gavin Law decides to run forward with the ball. Gavin Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Niven. Andy Niven passes the ball forward but Duncan Gough is offside!
40.56
Billy Ritchie threads the ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
49.57
Gary Johnstone makes a simple pass to Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Niven. Andy Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.45
Henry Platt clumsily knocks into Alberto Ramos. Henry Platt is warned by the referee! Alberto Ramos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.03
Dominic McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic McStay passes the ball forward to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass shoots from 25 yards but somehow Craig McGrory manages to keep it out.
77.51
Matt McGrory catches Billy Mcinnes on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt McGrory and warns him to calm down! Billy Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.51
Dunfermline Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.11
Billy Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gough. Duncan Gough plays a perfect one-two with Andy Niven and rushes in on goal... Duncan Gough rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Gough of Dunfermline Athletic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%

Scorers