Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 9,238 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Naysmith.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Naysmith.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton kick off the first half!
2.36
0-0Andy Collins sees space and advances. Andy Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.08
0-0Scott Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Telfer. Don Telfer passes the ball forward but Paul McNeill is offside!
10.39
Kevin Strachan makes a simple pass to Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Hendry shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.26
0-0Dominic White threads a neat ball through to Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Scott James who takes it down. Scott James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.38
0-0Nelson Hellemons hits a low pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
21.21
0-0Colin Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Reinder Monteiro. Colin Hutchison is warned by the referee! Reinder Monteiro runs off the knock.
22.25
Scott Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Paul McNeill who takes it down. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Greig who gathers it comfortably.
27.17
Nelson Hellemons flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Dominic Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.12
Richard Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.20
Andy Collins knocks the ball forward to John Campbell. With a delightful solo run, John Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. John Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
32.39
Scott Hendry threads a neat ball through to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Greig who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Scott Hendry knocks the ball forward to Don Telfer. Don Telfer runs straight at the defence! Don Telfer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Billy Greig.
34.37
John Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
36.03
Kevin Strachan runs forward with the ball. Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Scott James. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Don Telfer. Don Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.03
0-0John Gallacher barges into Scott Hendry. The referee calls over John Gallacher and shows him a yellow card! Scott Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.36
Kevin McGrory sees John Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mcallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mcallister shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half. The Stranraer players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Stranraer kick off and get the second half underway!
48.35
Matt Naysmith sees Paul McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul McNeill shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.09
John Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Mcallister. Dominic Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. With a superhuman jump, Paul McNeill connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
54.09
Scott Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Don Telfer. Don Telfer shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.22
Nelson Hellemons decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson Hellemons shoots from 25 yards. Billy Liddell gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
65.57
Kevin Strachan pushes up the pitch. Kevin Strachan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Don Telfer. Don Telfer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.05
Nelson Hellemons flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.23
John Gallacher makes a probing pass to Colin Hutchison. Colin Hutchison advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin Hutchison provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.23
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward to Scott Hendry who brings the ball under control. Scott Hendry passes the ball forward to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin McGrory.
71.15
John Gallacher takes it forward alone. John Gallacher plays a one-two with Paul McNeill and rushes in on goal... John Gallacher comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.09
John Gallacher makes a simple pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
78.54
1-0Dominic White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry advances with the ball. Scott Hendry shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Billy Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.38
Reinder Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Richard Henderson who brings the ball under control. Richard Henderson hits a low pass to Scott James. Scott James shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
28.9%
45.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Scott Hendry 79 Scott James 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Hendry of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Liddell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Reinder Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Henderson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Scott Hendry (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Paul McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Don Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary McCoist (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Freund (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Greig (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Gallacher (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Nelson Hellemons (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Mcallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paul McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Hendry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eric Busse (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Engels (DEF) | 0 | |