Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Brechin. A crowd of 2,446 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the match underway!
3.49
Neil Rae threads the ball through to Craig Niven. Craig Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.21
Gavin Naysmith hacks Craig Niven from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Craig Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.36
Alex James makes a probing pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.21
Neil Davidson hacks Craig Dalglish from behind! The referee calls over Neil Davidson and warns him to calm down! Craig Dalglish runs off the knock.
21.37
Callum Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Craig Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.46
Craig Caldwell advances with the ball. Craig Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.35
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.27
Craig Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Alex James. Alex James chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry goes all the way! Dominic Hendry tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.54
Neil Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
30.44
Neil Rae sees space and advances. Neil Rae shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
39.04
Neil Rae brings the ball forward. Neil Rae shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Dominic Hutchison manages to gather it comfortably.
40.24
Dumbarton are easily keeping Brechin at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
Craig Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
48.20
John Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Craig Caldwell. John Ferguson is warned by the referee! Craig Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.03
Callum Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.01
Craig Caldwell brings the ball forward. Craig Caldwell makes a probing pass to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Neil Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Niven. Craig Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Caldwell.
61.21
Neil Davidson threads the ball through to John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.13
Craig Niven catches Craig Caldwell on the ankles. Craig Niven is shown the yellow card! Craig Caldwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.26
Callum Greig makes a simple pass to Neil Rae. Neil Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Ferguson. John Ferguson shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.25
Neil Rae passes the ball forward to Craig Niven. Craig Niven shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.20
Neil Rae sees space and advances. Neil Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.47
Gary McGrory threads the ball through to Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson sees space and advances. Neil Davidson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.01
Garry Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hopkin. Gary Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.19
Alex James threads the ball through to Neil Telfer. Neil Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alex Inglis!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Rae of Brechin

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.5945945945946 vs 55.4054054054054
Play Area
Home team third: 35.14%, Midfield: 45.95%, Away team third: 18.92%