Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Green | D. Green |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | John Mason | J. Mason | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 62 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 50 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | ||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 |  | Samir Witte | S. Witte | |||||||||
| Andy Mason | A. Mason | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | |||||||||
| Colin James | C. James | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Bryan Nok | B. Nok | |||||||||
| Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Stuart Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | | 50 | A | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | |||||||||
| Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | | 47 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 46 | A | | 10 | | | A | 46 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Colin Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | | 49 | M | | 12 | | M | 50 | | Callum Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Gavin Telfer | G. Telfer | |||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner | | 47 | M | | 14 | | G | 43 | | Richard Davidson | R. Davidson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,263 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Campbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Campbell.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.08
0-0Stuart Brady flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.30
Billy Hendry laces a through ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.06
Alec McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Andy Davidson who brings the ball under control. Andy Davidson decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
14.00
Billy Hendry sees Carl Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.29
0-0Bryan Nok flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who takes it down. Garry Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Davidson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Garry Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Darren Green gets down and covers it.
20.51
Stuart Brady hits a low pass to Colin Law. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Darren Green effortlessly picks it out of the air!
22.18
Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Carl Wiltord provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.25
Andy Mason knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry threads the ball through to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.05
0-0Colin Law hacks Colin James from behind! Colin Law is shown the yellow card! Colin James stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.23
Andy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Craig Gemmell. Without breaking stride, Craig Gemmell plays the ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
0-0Stuart Brady knocks the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gough.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
47.54
0-0Andy Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Callum Davidson. Andy Hendry is warned by the referee! Callum Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.42
0-1Andy Davidson darts forward. Andy Davidson shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
55.33
Craig McGrory barges into Kevin McStay. The referee warns Craig McGrory to calm down! Kevin McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.32
Callum Gough powers a long ball forward. Carl Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
60.50
0-1Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Callum Thomson .Dumbarton have made a substitution with Callum Caldwell replacing Alec McCoist .
61.59
Callum Davidson catches Andy Mason on the ankles. The referee brings Callum Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.08
Andy Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Darren Green!
65.25
Colin James sees space and advances. Colin James chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Caldwell.
66.56
Kevin McStay flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Brady who brings the ball under control. Stuart Brady knocks the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
69.01
Callum Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Brady. Stuart Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Davidson and advances towards the goal... Colin Law strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.54
Dominic Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory collects the pass. Craig McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
75.36
Dominic Matteo passes the ball forward to Stephen Hopkin. Stephen Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.06
Ayr United have made a substitution with Don Bremner replacing Callum Gough .
78.09
Colin James flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry makes a probing pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory edges inside the box! Craig McGrory tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
79.27
Andy Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Hendry passes the ball forward to Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.56
Stuart Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.03
Billy Hendry sees space and advances. Billy Hendry advances inside the box! Billy Hendry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by John Mason!
89.13
Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward to Steve Lightfoot. Steve Lightfoot finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
32.5%
42.5%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andy Davidson of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Green (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Don Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Mason (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samir Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bryan Nok (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Davidson (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Stuart Brady (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | 5 | |
| 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 | |