Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 2,251 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Burley.


0.00
The first half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
3.28
Neil Booth passes the ball forward to Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mcallister.
4.36
Gary Mccall hits a low pass to Neil Booth. Neil Booth hits a low pass to Matt Young. Matt Young shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.01
Scott Dalglish threads the ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher hits a low pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
8.12
Scott Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Matt Young. The referee calls over Scott Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Matt Young runs off the knock.
20.44
Scott Gemmell barges into Paul Hendry. The referee calls over Scott Gemmell and warns him to calm down! Paul Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.14
Scott Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Liddell. David Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Matt Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Matt Mcinnes rushes past Stephen Gemmell! Some awkward footwork from Matt Mcinnes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Alex Mcinnes reads it well. Good keeping!
24.32
Neil Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Dalglish.
30.39
Scott Gemmell catches Paul Hendry on the ankles. The referee warns Scott Gemmell again to calm down! Paul Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.10
Matt Young hacks Callum Mason from behind! The referee calls over Matt Young and shows him a yellow card! Callum Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.17
Andy Mcallister plays the ball forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher passes the ball forward to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Meiklejohn.
42.12
Callum Mason makes a probing pass to David Liddell. David Liddell threads a neat ball through to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Richard Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Alec Strachan. Richard Gallacher is given a warning by the referee! Alec Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Arbroath kick off the second half!
48.50
Stephen Telfer comes in with a late challenge on Callum Gough. The referee calls over Stephen Telfer and warns him to calm down! Callum Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.57
Paul Hendry sees Stephen Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Telfer shoots from long range. Stephen Telfer scores for Arbroath!!
53.23
Colin Morton surges forward with the ball. Colin Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Alex Mcinnes. Excellent save.
55.46
Scott Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt cuts inside the box! Mustapha Vanvynckt tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
59.57
Scott Gemmell clumsily knocks into Paul Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.54
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Mason replacing David Liddell .
61.63
Alec Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Young. Matt Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.24
Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Stephen Telfer. Stephen Telfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.28
Alec Strachan hits a low pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt whips in a cross ball towards Matt Young. With a superhuman jump, Matt Young connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.14
Arbroath have made a substitution with Dominic Young replacing Callum Mason .
78.24
Richard Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gallacher. David Gallacher makes a simple pass to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt whips in a cross ball towards Matt Young. Matt Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Scott Dalglish is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.26
Callum Gough darts forward. Callum Gough hits a low pass to Matt Young. Matt Young lofts in a cross ball towards Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt makes a looping header on goal. Matt Gemmill didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.11
Scott Gemmell plays the ball forward to Mustapha Vanvynckt. Mustapha Vanvynckt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 51.219512195122 vs 48.780487804878
Play Area
Home team third: 31.71%, Midfield: 47.56%, Away team third: 20.73%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mustapha Vanvynckt of Dumbarton

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matt Gemmill (GK)
6
7
3. Callum Mason (DEF)
6
6
5. Colin Morton (MID)
6
6
8. Paul Hendry (MID)
8
9. David Liddell (MID)
6
10. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
7
11. Stephen Telfer (ATT)
8

12. Dominic Young (DEF)
6
13. Dominic Mason (DEF)
6
14. Craig Hendry (GK)
0

1. Alex Mcinnes (GK)
7
2. Callum Gough (DEF)
6
7
4. Gary Mccall (DEF)
6
6. Neil Booth (MID)
6
7. Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Alec Strachan (MID)
6
6
11. Matt Young (ATT)
5

12. Colin Mason (MID)
0
13. Garry Matteo (GK)
0
14. Gary Gemmell (GK)
0