Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,364 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Heart of Midlothian and Dumbarton are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the first half underway!
6.03
Callum Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Gough. Garry Gough goes all the way! Garry Gough shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.25
Garry Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cleland.
12.01
David Strachan knocks the ball forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.40
Stuart Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.24
John Cleland brings the ball forward. John Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Gough who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
Andy Sullivan makes a probing pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks the ball forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.03
Carlos Reyes makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dominic Niven easily smothers it!
34.03
Duncan Dalglish makes a probing pass to Stuart Gemmell. Stuart Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
38.58
Tobias Spengler barges into Alec Hopkin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.22
Tobias Spengler passes the ball forward to Artur Costa. Artur Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Hendry.
42.36
Carlos Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Cleland.
45.00
David Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Gary Gough manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Heart of Midlothian kicking off!
51.07
Stuart Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Reyes. Carlos Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer shoots from distance but somehow Dominic Niven manages to keep it out.
53.43
Carlos Reyes makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.58
Carlos Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer takes a shot at goal. Dominic Niven easily smothers it.
55.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.36
Kevin Niven surges forward with the ball. Kevin Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guglielmo Morello.
69.17
Garry Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Dominic Niven!
73.53
Duncan Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Gough. Garry Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.41
Artur Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
78.03
Artur Costa brings the ball forward. Artur Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
84.09
Stuart Gemmell makes a probing pass to Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Artur Costa passes the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Cleland.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Niven of Heart of Midlothian
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
27.1%
50.6%
22.4%