Match Report
| Stranraer | Stranraer |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Richard James | R. James |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Scott Gallacher | S. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 43 | | Alec Naysmith | A. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Scott Souness | S. Souness | |||||||||
| Stuart Inglis | S. Inglis | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Billy Morrison | B. Morrison | |||||||||
| Neil Burley | N. Burley | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Duncan Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | | 64 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Gavin Niven | G. Niven | ||||||||
| Callum Glass | C. Glass | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Duncan Cleland | D. Cleland | |||||||||
| Stuart Elliott | S. Elliott | | 47 | M | | 8 | | A | 51 | | Paul Rae | P. Rae | |||||||||
| Richard Mason | R. Mason | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 42 | | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
| Colin Mcallister | C. Mcallister | | 52 | A | | 10 | | | A | 42 | | Richard Young | R. Young | ||||||||
| Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | | 46 | G | | 12 | | M | 46 | | Richard Campbell | R. Campbell | |||||||||
| Duncan Souness | D. Souness | | 45 | A | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Alec Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Callum McCoist | C. McCoist | | 41 | G | | 14 | | M | 43 | | Alex Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Joe Jacks Fish Shack |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stair Park where Stranraer play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 2,901 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig McCoist.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stranraer are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig McCoist.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
2.17
0-0Duncan Cleland catches Duncan Caldwell on the ankles. Duncan Cleland is shown the yellow card! Duncan Caldwell runs off the knock.
4.42
0-1Billy Morrison hits a low pass to Paul Rae. Paul Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen James. Stephen James beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Richard James had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
9.51
0-1Stuart Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Callum Glass who brings the ball under control. Callum Glass makes a pass forward but Colin Mcallister makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
10.58
0-1Duncan Cleland catches Callum Glass on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Cleland and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Callum Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.21
0-1Gavin Niven runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard James who gathers it comfortably.
21.26
0-1Gavin Niven makes a simple pass to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.46
Duncan Hendry barges into Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Hendry is shown the yellow card! Duncan Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.26
0-1Showing composure, Stuart Elliott laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister skips past Billy Morrison! Colin Mcallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Scott Gallacher is on top of his game. Well saved!
34.30
Stuart Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Elliott who brings the ball under control. Stuart Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Naysmith.
36.45
Duncan Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Stephen James controls it well on his chest. Stephen James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Inglis.
39.22
0-1Gavin Niven hacks Stuart Elliott from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Niven and warns him to calm down! Stuart Elliott runs off the knock.
40.11
Andy Gemmell passes the ball forward to Paul Rae. Paul Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stranraer appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Alex Mason replacing Stephen James. The Stranraer players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
51.10
Billy Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
55.30
Duncan Caldwell passes the ball forward to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory threads the ball through to Richard Mason. Richard Mason finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Scott Gallacher as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.32
0-1Corner kick to Stranraer. Billy Dickov plays it out to the edge of the box. Gavin Niven reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
59.56
Richard Mason makes a simple pass to Andy Gemmell. Andy Gemmell runs straight at the defence! Andy Gemmell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.56
1-1Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alec Liddell replacing Andy Gemmell .
72.24
Billy Morrison knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Hendry shoots from 25 yards but Richard James is on top of it.
73.50
1-1Billy Morrison darts forward. Billy Morrison takes it forward alone. Billy Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Billy McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Richard Young. Richard Young appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.53
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Richard Campbell replacing Alec Naysmith .
78.63
Scott Souness makes a probing pass to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven threads a neat ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
79.58
Alec Liddell catches Billy McGrory on the ankles. Alec Liddell is warned by the referee! Billy McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.36
Billy Dickov hits a low pass to Colin Mcallister. Colin Mcallister makes a probing pass between the defence to Richard Mason. Richard Mason tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.18
Stuart Elliott makes a probing pass to Richard Mason. Richard Mason skips past Richard Campbell! Richard Mason shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Richard James (GK)
6
2. Billy McGrory (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Inglis (DEF)
6
5. Neil Burley (DEF)
6
6. Billy Dickov (MID)
6
7. Callum Glass (MID)
6
8. Stuart Elliott (MID)
7
9. Richard Mason (ATT)
8
10. Colin Mcallister (ATT)
6
11. Andy Gemmell (ATT)
8
12. Alec Sullivan (GK)
0
13. Duncan Souness (ATT)
0
14. Callum McCoist (GK)
0
1. Scott Gallacher (GK)
6
2. Alec Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Scott Souness (DEF)
6
4. Billy Morrison (DEF)
7
5. Duncan Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Niven (MID)
6
7. Andy Gemmell (ATT)
6
8. Paul Rae (ATT)
6
9. Stephen James (ATT)
7
10. Richard Young (ATT)
6
11. Alec Liddell (MID)
6
12. Richard Campbell (MID)
6
13. Duncan Cleland (MID)
3
14. Alex Mason (MID)
6