Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Broadwood Stadium where Clyde play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,084 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Clyde are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Dickov.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the match underway!
4.53
Craig Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Liddell. Craig Henderson is warned by the referee! Kevin Liddell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.48
Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.27
Andy Davidson takes it forward alone. Andy Davidson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Callum Davidson is offside!
14.23
Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
15.30
Bryan Nok sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Paul Cleland punches it away to safety.
16.19
Duncan Mason threads a neat ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
20.08
Paul Götz hits a low pass to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer shoots from distance but is denied by John Mason. Excellent save.
22.22
With vision, Stuart Brady plays the ball forward to Colin Law. Colin Law tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
26.51
Kevin Liddell plays the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith edges inside the box! Garry Naysmith cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.43
Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec McCoist.
32.49
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.39
Craig Henderson passes the ball forward to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer plays a one-two with Scott Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Uwe Schäfer rockets a shot on goal but John Mason is on top of it.
34.54
Kevin McStay sees Andy Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Götz.
38.18
Dumbarton are dictating the run of play here today.
40.41
With some swift thinking, Paul Götz plays the ball forward to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Henderson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec McStay is offside!
44.13
Matt White threads the ball through to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McStay. Alec McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by John Mason. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clyde have changed their lineup with Neil Niven replacing Scott Hopkin. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Clyde kick off the second half!
47.33
Samir Witte surges forward with the ball. Samir Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
48.07
Bryan Nok deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.24
Paul Harrison knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.28
Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Law. Colin Law shoots from long range but somehow Paul Cleland manages to keep it out.
59.28
Matt White threads the ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.32
Clyde have made a substitution with Elena Helguera replacing Paul Götz .Dumbarton have made a substitution with Callum Caldwell replacing Alec McCoist .
67.14
Kevin Liddell darts forward. Kevin Liddell shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
81.32
Duncan Mason passes the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.15
Samir Witte makes a simple pass to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Paul Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
89.06
Duncan Mason sees Neil Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
26.5%
47%
26.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Cleland of Clyde

Match Ratings
1.Paul Cleland (GK)
9
2.Daniel Lima (DEF)
6
3.Paul Götz (DEF)
6
4.Paul Harrison (DEF)
6
5.Stuart White (DEF)
6
6.Craig Henderson (MID)
7
7.Matt White (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mason (MID)
7
9.Scott Hopkin (ATT)
6
10.Alec McStay (ATT)
6
11.Uwe Schäfer (ATT)
7
 
12.Elena Helguera (GK)
6
13.Florian Thielemann (GK)
0
14.Neil Niven (MID)
6

1.John Mason (GK)
8
2.Kevin McStay (DEF)
6
3.Samir Witte (DEF)
7
4.Alec McCoist (DEF)
6
5.Bryan Nok (MID)
6
6.Andy Davidson (MID)
9
7.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
8.Kevin Liddell (MID)
8
9.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
7
11.Colin Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Caldwell (MID)
6
13.Gavin Telfer (ATT)
0
14.Richard Davidson (GK)
0