Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Clyde. A crowd of 3,764 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Clyde get the match underway!
2.09
Samir Witte gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Callum Davidson puts a great ball through. Garry Naysmith runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.09
Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay controls it well on his chest. Alec McStay whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow John Mason manages to keep it out.
8.34
Paul Götz knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Schäfer controls it well on his chest. Uwe Schäfer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by John Mason.
10.31
Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Schäfer who brings the ball under control. Uwe Schäfer edges inside the box! Uwe Schäfer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.32
Kevin McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson makes a simple pass to Colin Law. Colin Law edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Colin Law provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Cleland with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
15.24
Paul Götz kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mason. Duncan Mason knocks the ball forward to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.26
Bryan Nok flicks a high pass forward. Colin Law controls it well on his chest. Colin Law plays a quick one-two with Garry Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Colin Law comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
26.09
Alec McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson controls it well on his chest. Andy Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Andy Davidson shoots from 20 yards. Paul Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.49
Showing composure, Andy Davidson picks a pass forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.21
Paul Götz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt White. Matt White kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Hopkin but the linesman indicates offside!
39.30
Craig Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Mason manages to gather it easily.
40.00
Matt White chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Stuart White flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Mason who takes it down. Duncan Mason makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Mason knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Uwe Schäfer is offside!
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. Clyde have changed their lineup with Neil Niven replacing Scott Hopkin.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
47.23
Paul Götz sees Craig Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Alec McStay who takes it down. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.46
Andy Davidson barges into Duncan Mason. The referee calls over Andy Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Mason runs off the knock.
51.33
Stuart Brady makes a simple pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a great pass forward. Colin Law runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.03
Duncan Mason threads the ball through to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer tries a spectacular long range effort. John Mason gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
54.10
Kevin McStay flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.37
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Callum Caldwell replacing Alec McCoist .
69.16
With a delightful solo run, Stuart Brady stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart Brady shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
71.30
Andy Davidson clumsily knocks into Matt White. Andy Davidson is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Matt White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.07
Without breaking stride, Craig Henderson plays the ball forward to Uwe Schäfer. Uwe Schäfer skips past Kevin McStay! Uwe Schäfer takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clyde!
79.40
Matt White hacks Stuart Brady from behind! The referee calls over Matt White and warns him to calm down! Stuart Brady runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Uwe Schäfer of Clyde

Match Ratings
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)goal scoredred card
4
7.Stuart Brady (MID)
6
8.Kevin Liddell (MID)
6
9.Callum Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Colin Law (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Callum Caldwell (MID)
6
13.Gavin Telfer (ATT)
0
14.Richard Davidson (GK)
0

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