Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gary Dickov | G. Dickov |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 62 | | Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | ||||||||
| Ulrich Avenet | U. Avenet |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Dominic White | D. White | |||||||||
| Don Strachan | D. Strachan | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Reinder Monteiro | R. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Morgan Gottardi | M. Gottardi |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Kevin Strachan | K. Strachan | |||||||||
| Don Collins | D. Collins | | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Andy Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Pedro Molina | P. Molina |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Scott Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Andy Naysmith | A. Naysmith | | 71 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | ||||||||
| Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 70 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 | | Paul McNeill | P. McNeill | |||||||||
| Christian Lindemann | C. Lindemann |  | 68 | M | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Don Telfer | D. Telfer | |||||||||
| Tommy Burbage | T. Burbage |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Neil Matteo | N. Matteo | |||||||||
| Chris Dyer | C. Dyer | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Scott James | S. James | |||||||||
| Simon Herzog | S. Herzog | | 67 | A | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Gary McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Tieme Boateng | T. Boateng | | 64 | M | | 13 | | M | 62 | | Julian Carmona | J. Carmona | |||||||||
| Dominic Booth | D. Booth | | 60 | A | | 14 | | G | 60 | | Matthias Freund | M. Freund | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,359 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Morrison.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off!
3.30
0-0Tommy Burbage hacks Kevin Strachan from behind! Tommy Burbage is shown the yellow card! Kevin Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.13
0-0Pedro Molina flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Burbage controls it well on his chest. Tommy Burbage shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Billy Liddell.
12.19
0-0With imagination, Ulrich Avenet laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Naysmith. Andy Naysmith plays the ball forward to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinder Monteiro.
14.45
Christian Lindemann hacks Richard Henderson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.20
Richard Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Gary Dickov effortlessly smothers it!
24.02
Richard Henderson threads a neat ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ulrich Avenet.
30.36
1-0Duncan Gemmell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage skips past Kevin Strachan! Tommy Burbage shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.44
1-0Paul McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Don Collins. The referee warns Paul McNeill to calm down! Don Collins stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.02
Richard Henderson catches Andy Naysmith on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.04
1-0Reinder Monteiro advances with the ball. Reinder Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Scott James who brings the ball under control. Scott James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.13
Richard Henderson threads a neat ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Strachan.
45.00
Reinder Monteiro hits a low pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Scott James. Scott James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dumbarton kick off the second half!
48.37
Don Collins threads a neat ball through to Pedro Molina. Pedro Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Burbage. Tommy Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.19
1-0Tommy Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Dominic White. The referee calls over Tommy Burbage and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Dominic White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.26
Morgan Gottardi makes a probing pass to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell sees space and advances. Duncan Gemmell shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.35
1-0Motherwell appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
66.55
Andy Naysmith sees Chris Dyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.19
Andy Naysmith makes a simple pass to Chris Dyer. Chris Dyer shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
77.48
Scott Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Paul McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McNeill shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
84.22
Kevin Strachan makes a probing pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Henderson!
87.09
Dominic White passes the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Scott James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott James shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Dickov with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
27.5%
44.9%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Henderson of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ulrich Avenet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Strachan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Morgan Gottardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Don Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan Gemmell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Christian Lindemann (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Tommy Burbage (ATT) |   | 4 |
| 11. | Chris Dyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Simon Herzog (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tieme Boateng (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Booth (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Liddell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Reinder Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Henderson (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Paul McNeill (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Don Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gary McCoist (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matthias Freund (GK) | 0 | |