Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| David Mason | D. Mason |  | 40 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Arno Arnold | A. Arnold | |||||||||
| Don Cleland | D. Cleland | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Stefano Fabrie | S. Fabrie | |||||||||
| Stuart Morrison | S. Morrison | | 50 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 52 | | Gavin Burley | G. Burley | ||||||||
| Stuart Glass | S. Glass | | 49 | D | | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Claudio Romero | C. Romero | ||||||||
| Callum Niven | C. Niven | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Andy Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Billy McGrory | B. McGrory | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 |  | Colin Lumsdon | C. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Billy Gemmell | B. Gemmell | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | David Berg | D. Berg | |||||||||
| Adam Middleton | A. Middleton | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Paul Mckinlay | P. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Victor Van Haaren | V. Van Haaren | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Craig Strachan | C. Strachan | |||||||||
| Stuart Telfer | S. Telfer | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 |  | Florian Calabuig | F. Calabuig | |||||||||
| Roberto Pregnolato | R. Pregnolato |  | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | David Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Stuart Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | | 50 | M | | 12 | | G | 52 | | Ciro Baronchelli | C. Baronchelli | |||||||||
| Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | | 48 | M | | 13 | | G | 51 | | Marino Amoruso | M. Amoruso | |||||||||
| Stuart Sullivan | S. Sullivan | | 47 | M | | 14 | | M | 48 | | Craig Liddell | C. Liddell | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,782 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton kick off!
2.53
0-0Victor Van Haaren darts forward. Victor Van Haaren plays a quick one-two with Stuart Telfer and rushes in on goal... Victor Van Haaren rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Arno Arnold.
4.07
0-0Stuart Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell surges forward with the ball. Billy Gemmell threads the ball through to Stuart Telfer but he's offside!
6.15
0-0With great vision, David Berg plays the ball forward to David Davidson. David Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
8.38
0-0Stuart Glass makes a strong solo run forward. Stuart Glass makes a probing pass to Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Arnold who gathers it comfortably.
14.05
0-1David Berg flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig controls it well on his chest. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan makes a deft header. David Mason is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.20
Seeing a gap ahead, David Berg plays the ball forward to David Davidson. David Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.43
Adam Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Telfer who takes it down. Stuart Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Van Haaren but he's offside!
26.30
David Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Davidson. David Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.44
0-2Billy McGrory catches David Berg on the ankles. Billy McGrory is shown the yellow card! David Berg grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.49
Andy Souness knocks the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Davidson. David Davidson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.17
Colin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Colin Lumsdon makes a probing pass to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Cleland.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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
Ayr United kick off!
57.54
Adam Middleton threads the ball through to Billy McGrory. Billy McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato cuts inside the box! Roberto Pregnolato tries a spectacular strike but somehow Arno Arnold manages to keep it out.
66.19
Claudio Romero hoofs the ball up the pitch. Florian Calabuig tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.54
Billy McGrory knocks the ball forward to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Pregnolato and advances towards the goal... Victor Van Haaren tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.26
David Berg flicks a high pass forward to Colin Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Colin Lumsdon runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Colin Lumsdon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but David Mason reads it well. Nice keeping!
79.51
1-3Stuart Morrison sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato advances inside the box! David Berg catches Roberto Pregnolato on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.19
David Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Davidson. David Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.31
Paul Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to David Davidson. David Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.08
Colin Lumsdon decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Lumsdon chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but David Mason effortlessly smothers it!
89.01
Claudio Romero makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio Romero flicks a high pass forward. Craig Strachan collects the pass. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards David Davidson. David Davidson makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. David Davidson controls it well on his chest. David Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Mason who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for 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. David Mason (GK)
6
2. Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4. Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
5. Callum Niven (DEF)
6
6. Billy McGrory (MID)
5
7. Billy Gemmell (MID)
6
8. Adam Middleton (MID)
6
9. Victor Van Haaren (ATT)
8
10. Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
7
12. Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
0
13. Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
14. Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0
1. Arno Arnold (GK)
6
2. Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Burley (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Romero (DEF)
7
5. Andy Souness (MID)
6
6. Colin Lumsdon (MID)
9
7. David Berg (MID)
7
8. Paul Mckinlay (MID)
6
9. Craig Strachan (ATT)
8
10. Florian Calabuig (ATT)
9
11. David Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Ciro Baronchelli (GK)
0
13. Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
14. Craig Liddell (MID)
0