Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Shielfield Park where Berwick Rangers play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 8,323 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Berwick Rangers are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Berwick Rangers kick off the first half!
9.09
Paul McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Don Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Greig.
10.06
Gary Hendry catches Don Sullivan on the ankles. Gary Hendry is shown the yellow card! Don Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.34
Don Mcallister makes a simple pass to Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alec Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
15.08
Gary McCoist makes a simple pass to Arnold Peppinck. Arnold Peppinck plays a perfect one-two with Craig Liddell and rushes in on goal... Arnold Peppinck tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arnold Peppinck!
21.23
Don Mcallister brings the ball forward. Don Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alec Liddell easily smothers it!
34.44
Jos De Windt advances with the ball. Jos De Windt takes it forward alone. Jos De Windt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
39.41
Don Hutchison passes the ball forward to Arnold Peppinck. Arnold Peppinck goes all the way! Arnold Peppinck takes a shot at goal. Richard Collins is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Kevin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
48.17
Alec McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Souness. Matt Souness flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
54.11
Garry McCoist barges into Arnold Peppinck. The referee calls over Garry McCoist and warns him to calm down! Arnold Peppinck stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.17
Alec McGrory barges into Gavin Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.25
Don Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Matt Souness. Don Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! Matt Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.39
Don Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnold Peppinck. Arnold Peppinck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jos De Windt.
65.07
Don Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson advances with the ball. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
71.18
Paul McNeill sees space and advances. Paul McNeill knocks the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness knocks the ball forward to Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.39
Stuart Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnold Peppinck. Arnold Peppinck goes all the way! Arnold Peppinck rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.44
Jos De Windt catches Craig Liddell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Liddell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.34
Gavin Mason makes a simple pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.32
Don Sullivan threads the ball through to Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason passes the ball forward to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
89.22
Don Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Don Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Arnold Peppinck. Arnold Peppinck goes all the way! Arnold Peppinck takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Arnold Peppinck of Berwick Rangers
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%