Match Report


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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 Cowdenbeath. A crowd of 4,315 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Ritchie.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath get the match underway!
4.31
Kevin McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin McStay threads a neat ball through to Colin Law. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson makes a looping header on goal. Noel White manages to gather it.
8.43
Samir Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson hits a low pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from long range but it flies wide!
10.59
Neil White flicks a high pass forward. Scott Ferguson collects the pass. Scott Ferguson plays a scrappy one-two with Craig McStay and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Ferguson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.01
Duncan Naysmith clumsily knocks into Andy Davidson. The referee warns Duncan Naysmith to calm down! Andy Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.31
Andy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Law. Colin Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Butragueno.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Dumbarton kick off!
48.58
Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
54.31
Alec McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson controls it well on his chest. Andy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
55.09
David Mckinlay pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Mckinlay runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cowdenbeath!
59.02
With a delightful solo run, Colin Mcinnes stretches the opposition's defence. Colin Mcinnes skips past Alec McCoist! Colin Mcinnes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.48
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Callum Caldwell replacing Alec McCoist .
61.53
Arturo Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from John Mason. What a great pair of hands!
66.13
Colin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Naysmith who takes it down. Duncan Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Ferguson. Scott Ferguson advances inside the box! Scott Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
67.39
Kevin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
71.53
Duncan Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McStay. Craig McStay makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.52
Craig McStay comes in with a late challenge on Samir Witte. The referee calls over Craig McStay and warns him to calm down! Samir Witte carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.57
Kevin McStay makes a probing pass to Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
78.23
Stuart Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.33
Neil White flicks a high ball forward to Craig McStay who takes it down. Craig McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Ferguson but the linesman indicates offside!
85.07
Neil White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Hendry. Garry Hendry shoots from distance. Good keeping from John Mason as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
86.09
Matt Henderson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Craig McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.41
Bryan Nok deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
29.7%
46.9%
23.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Davidson of Dumbarton

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

1.Noel White (GK)
6
2.David Mckinlay (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Colin Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Butragueno (DEF)
6
5.Colin Mcinnes (MID)
7
6.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
7.Neil White (MID)
6
8.Matt Henderson (MID)
6
9.Garry Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Scott Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Craig McStay (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Rubio (GK)
0
13.Stephen Gough (DEF)
0
14.Richard Matteo (DEF)
0