Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy LiddellB. Liddell63
G
captain1
G
70John JamesJ. James
Dominic WhiteD. White72
D
2
D
74Don McinnesD. Mcinnes
Reinder MonteiroR. Monteiro71
D
3
D
70Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Kevin StrachanK. Strachan67
D
4
D
67David GemmellD. Gemmell
Andy ElliottA. Elliott61
D
5
D
63Frits KromkampF. Kromkamp
Richard HendersonR. Henderson70
M
6
M
76Colin GallacherC. Gallacher
Gary McCoistG. McCoist68
M
7captain
M
74Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Paul McNeillP. McNeill76
A
8
M
73Duncan McStayD. McStay
Craig DickovC. Dickov59
A
9
A
72Marc SpenglerM. Spengler
Neil MatteoN. Matteo58
A
10
A
71Colin HendryC. Hendry
Scott JamesS. James44
A
11
A
65Andy MasonA. Mason
 
Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona62
M
12
M
66Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Matthias FreundM. Freund60
G
13
M
65Billy HopkinB. Hopkin
Duncan YoungD. Young57
G
14
D
63Yuri FerraresiY. Ferraresi

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 16,828 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Strachan.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the match underway!
4.43
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James plays a quick one-two with Craig Dickov and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Scott James provides some space. He shoots at goal. John James comfortably gets down and covers it.
6.04
Colin Gallacher surges forward with the ball. Colin Gallacher shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.20
Duncan McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan McStay whips in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Billy Liddell.
9.58
Showing great composure, Gary McCoist plays the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
10.36
David Gemmell makes a strong solo run forward. David Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Colin Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.35
Billy Campbell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
18.04
Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov skips past David Gemmell! Craig Dickov muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but John James reads it well. He makes it look easy!
20.21
Gary McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gary McCoist controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
21.43
Gary McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Scott James. Scott James whips in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
26.44
Colin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
28.58
David Gemmell chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell threads a neat ball through to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reinder Monteiro.
32.59
Andy Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Marc Spengler. The referee calls over Andy Elliott and shows him a yellow card! Marc Spengler stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.12
Colin Gallacher hacks Gary McCoist from behind! The referee brings Colin Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Gary McCoist runs off the knock.
44.29
With imagination, Paul Matteo laces a through ball forward to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan McStay shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Dominic White chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McCoist. Gary McCoist makes an attacking run forward. Gary McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov beats his man to it with a header. John James easily punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
48.20
Richard Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Frits Kromkamp and the loose ball is cleared up field.
59.33
Colin Gallacher clumsily knocks into Gary McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary McCoist runs off the knock.
61.18
Paul Matteo hits a low pass to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball strikes Reinder Monteiro's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.35
Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Billy Campbell chips it out wide. David Gemmell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
63.18
Richard Henderson sees Craig Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Gemmell.
65.22
Dominic White comes in with a high challenge, catching Marc Spengler with his studs. The referee motions to Dominic White to come over. It's a red card!! Marc Spengler runs off the knock.
66.54
Richard Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
69.41
Reinder Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Reinder Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Craig Dickov who brings the ball under control. Craig Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Paul McNeill. Paul McNeill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. John James gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
72.30
Paul Matteo sees Duncan McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler skips past Scott James! Marc Spengler takes a shot at goal. Billy Liddell gets down and covers it.
77.56
Paul Matteo hits a low pass to Duncan McStay. Duncan McStay hits a low pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Mason. Andy Mason finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Scott James. That should have been a goal!
78.58
Duncan McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Spengler. Marc Spengler shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.02
Reinder Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Gary McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary McCoist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
81.23
Gary McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Neil Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
83.10
Gary McCoist threads the ball through to Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Neil Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Duncan McStay comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henderson. Duncan McStay is given a warning by the referee! Richard Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

St. Johnstone
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
28.9%
44.4%
26.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duncan McStay of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Billy Liddell (GK)
6
2.Dominic White (DEF)red card
3
3.Reinder Monteiro (DEF)
7
4.Kevin Strachan (DEF)
6
5.Andy Elliott (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Richard Henderson (MID)
7
7.Gary McCoist (MID)
7
8.Paul McNeill (ATT)
6
9.Craig Dickov (ATT)
7
10.Neil Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Scott James (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Carmona (MID)
0
13.Matthias Freund (GK)
0
14.Duncan Young (GK)
0

1.John James (GK)
7
2.Don Mcinnes (DEF)
6
3.Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
4.David Gemmell (DEF)
6
5.Frits Kromkamp (DEF)
6
6.Colin Gallacher (MID)yellow card
6
7.Billy Campbell (MID)
6
8.Duncan McStay (MID)
7
9.Marc Spengler (ATT)
6
10.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Andy Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Billy Hopkin (MID)
0
14.Yuri Ferraresi (DEF)
0