Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy LiddellB. Liddell62
G
captain1
G
68Stuart GoughS. Gough
Dominic WhiteD. White71
D
2
D
72Hauke RichterH. Richter
Reinder MonteiroR. Monteiro71
D
3
D
68Guglielmo CirilloG. Cirillo
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan66
D
4
D
66Kevin TelferK. Telfer
Andy ElliottA. Elliott61
D
5
M
60Malte SchneiderM. Schneider
Scott HendryS. Hendry71
M
6
M
51Alec StrachanA. Strachan
Richard HendersonR. Henderson70
M
7captain
M
48Callum MatteoC. Matteo
Paul McNeillP. McNeill75
A
8
M
47Stuart HopkinS. Hopkin
Don TelferD. Telfer58
A
9
A
68Carlo NicolettiC. Nicoletti
Neil MatteoN. Matteo58
A
10
A
67Lamberto TaibiL. Taibi
Scott JamesS. James44
A
11
A
67Colin ElliottC. Elliott
 
Gary McCoistG. McCoist68
M
12
G
67Stephane ZenoniS. Zenoni
Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona62
M
13
G
63Dominic HopkinD. Hopkin
Matthias FreundM. Freund60
G
14
D
63Alain AsuarA. Asuar

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Dickov.


0.00
Hibernian kick off the first half!
3.20
Malte Schneider plays the ball forward to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Billy Liddell.
4.51
Malte Schneider takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Guglielmo Cirillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.26
Scott James barges into Kevin Telfer. Scott James is shown the yellow card! Kevin Telfer stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.56
Hauke Richter makes a simple pass to Alec Strachan. Alec Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti rushes past Reinder Monteiro! Carlo Nicoletti comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
16.56
Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
24.23
Hibernian are dictating the run of play here today.
27.10
Reinder Monteiro plays the ball forward to Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry threads a neat ball through to Don Telfer. Don Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
28.31
Richard Henderson makes a simple pass to Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.21
Andy Elliott sees Richard Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Richter.
32.04
Kevin Strachan sees Richard Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Henderson passes the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
33.03
Alec Strachan threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Taibi. Lamberto Taibi shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Billy Liddell manages to gather it easily.
34.34
Malte Schneider comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. The referee calls over Malte Schneider and warns him to calm down! Richard Henderson runs off the knock.
36.37
Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Don Telfer controls it well on his chest. Don Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
Callum Matteo plays the ball forward to Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti plays a one-two with Lamberto Taibi and advances towards the goal... Kevin Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Carlo Nicoletti. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
44.30
Richard Henderson passes the ball forward to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo shoots from outside the area. Stuart Gough gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Alec Strachan plays the ball forward to Carlo Nicoletti. Carlo Nicoletti whips in a cross ball towards Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
53.42
Richard Henderson makes a probing pass to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hauke Richter.
54.59
Guglielmo Cirillo comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. The referee warns Guglielmo Cirillo to calm down! Richard Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.30
Richard Henderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo knocks the ball forward to Don Telfer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.11
Richard Henderson threads a neat ball through to Scott James. Scott James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.31
Scott Hendry threads the ball through to Don Telfer. Don Telfer skips past Kevin Telfer! Don Telfer tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
66.00
Callum Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
67.42
Dominic White chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. With some swift thinking, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Don Telfer. Don Telfer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.39
Stuart Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Colin Elliott controls it well on his chest. Colin Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Carlo Nicoletti but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.54
Hauke Richter makes a probing pass to Callum Matteo. Callum Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Nicoletti controls it well on his chest. Carlo Nicoletti shoots from long range but Billy Liddell is on top of it.
77.25
Hibernian have made 2 substitutions with Stephane Zenoni replacing Lamberto Taibi and Dominic Hopkin replacing Stuart Hopkin .
79.23
With great vision, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Don Telfer. Don Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
84.40
Richard Henderson knocks the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
85.49
Reinder Monteiro hacks Callum Matteo from behind! The referee warns Reinder Monteiro to calm down! Callum Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.11
Callum Matteo sees Carlo Nicoletti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlo Nicoletti plays a one-two with Colin Elliott and advances towards the goal... Carlo Nicoletti strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper, Billy Liddell, sees it late!! Goal for Hibernian!
90.00
Richard Henderson makes a probing pass to Scott James. Scott James plays a perfect one-two with Don Telfer and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Scott James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gough with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Hibernian
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%

Scorers
Scott James 90
Colin Elliott 45
Carlo Nicoletti 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlo Nicoletti of Hibernian

Match Ratings
1.Billy Liddell (GK)
7
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)
8
8.Paul McNeill (ATT)
6
9.Don Telfer (ATT)
7
10.Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Scott James (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Gary McCoist (MID)
0
13.Julian Carmona (MID)
0
14.Matthias Freund (GK)
0

1.Stuart Gough (GK)
7
2.Hauke Richter (DEF)
6
3.Guglielmo Cirillo (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Malte Schneider (MID)
6
6.Alec Strachan (MID)
6
7.Callum Matteo (MID)
7
8.Stuart Hopkin (MID)
6
9.Carlo Nicoletti (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Lamberto Taibi (ATT)
6
11.Colin Elliott (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stephane Zenoni (GK)
6
13.Dominic Hopkin (GK)
6
14.Alain Asuar (DEF)
0