Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 12,914 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Booth.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
0-0Darius Vieira hits a low pass to Stuart Caldwell. Stuart Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.54
0-0Paul Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Patterson. Jacob Patterson plays the ball forward to Darius Vieira. Seeing a gap ahead, Darius Vieira plays the ball forward to Shaun Owen who has made a great run into the box. Shaun Owen shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Mark Gargo.
10.38
0-0Darius Vieira takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jacob Patterson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.02
0-1Mark Gargo brings the ball forward. Mark Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Matt Booth controls it well on his chest. Matt Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.19
0-1Matt Booth makes a simple pass to Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.06
0-1Darius Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Glass. Stephen Glass skips past Claude Giuly! Claude Giuly barges into Stephen Glass. Stephen Glass appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
22.11
Linus Bierhoff flicks a high ball forward to Emile Woodcock who takes it down. Emile Woodcock knocks the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.02
Matt Booth threads a neat ball through to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock plays a one-two with Matt Booth and advances towards the goal... Emile Woodcock rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Emile Woodcock plays the ball forward to Harvey Brown. Harvey Brown plays a one-two with Stephen McGrory and advances towards the goal... Harvey Brown shoots from just inside the box. Harvey Brown scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
33.11
Mark Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Booth. Matt Booth hits a low pass to Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock plays a one-two with Sebastian Helmer and advances towards the goal... Emile Woodcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
34.36
0-3Darius Vieira plays the ball forward to Jeroen van der Hoek. Jeroen van der Hoek threads a neat ball through to Shaun Owen. Some superb footwork from Shaun Owen provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Walter Musacco.
35.18
Stuart Caldwell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Walter Musacco drops low and scoops up the ball.
39.31
Paul Niven threads the ball through to Darius Vieira. Darius Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen van der Hoek. Jeroen van der Hoek shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
40.57
Matt Booth makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Booth shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Arno Kaiser with no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
44.37
Emile Woodcock sees Harvey Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Brown controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Arno Kaiser had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
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. Dunfermline Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
48.45
Mirko Pinzi threads a neat ball through to Jacob Patterson. Jacob Patterson plays a scrappy one-two with Shaun Owen and advances towards the goal... Jacob Patterson takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
49.16
Cataldo Casazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Helmer. Sebastian Helmer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Arno Kaiser gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
53.17
0-5Dunfermline Athletic's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
57.44
Stuart Caldwell hits a low pass to Shaun Owen. Shaun Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Arndt.
60.44
0-5Dumbarton have made a substitution with Don McGrory replacing Darius Vieira .
63.05
Richard Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Glass who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Stephen Glass stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Glass edges inside the box! Stephen Glass rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.15
Cataldo Casazza breaks forward. Cataldo Casazza flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Brown collects the pass. Harvey Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Kaiser who gathers it comfortably.
71.16
Callum Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Don McGrory. Don McGrory plays the ball forward to Jacob Patterson. Jacob Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Glass. Stephen Glass makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
77.39
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Leon Andrews replacing Jeroen van der Hoek .
78.42
Emile Woodcock hits a low pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Niven.
81.05
0-5Matt Booth comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Patterson. The referee brings Matt Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Jacob Patterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.30
Paul Niven runs forward with the ball. Paul Niven runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Glass and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Niven rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
32%
44%
24%
Scorers
| Stephen McGrory 14 Emile Woodcock 27 Harvey Brown 30, 44 Matt Booth 41 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Booth of Dunfermline Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arno Kaiser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mirko Pinzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Patterson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Darius Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Glass (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Shaun Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jeroen van der Hoek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Stuart Young (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Walter Musacco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcel Arndt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mark Gargo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claude Giuly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cataldo Casazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Linus Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Emile Woodcock (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Matt Booth (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Harvey Brown (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Sebastian Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Callum James (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stuart McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Babbel (ATT) | 0 | |