Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 12,473 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dumbarton and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Dumbarton and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian get the match underway!
9.21
0-0Stuart Caldwell catches Billy Dalglish on the ankles. Stuart Caldwell is shown the yellow card! Billy Dalglish carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.23
0-0Stuart Caldwell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.19
0-0Richard Henderson makes a simple pass to Jaime Andrade. Jaime Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Marcus Cope. Excellent save.
24.54
0-0Stuart Caldwell plays the ball forward to Darius Vieira. Darius Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Glass. Stephen Glass makes a convincing header. The shot is on target but blocked by Nick Fletcher. That should have been a goal!
27.06
Antonio Redondo threads a neat ball through to Jaime Andrade. Jaime Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.40
0-0Nick Fletcher passes the ball forward to David Brady. With great vision, David Brady plays the ball forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
42.13
Antonio Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Andrade. Jaime Andrade shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Stuart Caldwell hits a low pass to Greg Upson. Greg Upson shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
49.22
Stephen Glass flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Caldwell collects the pass. Stuart Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Fletcher.
51.11
David Henderson clumsily knocks into Joris Waterreus. The referee warns David Henderson to calm down! Joris Waterreus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.18
Billy Gallacher knocks the ball forward to David Henderson. David Henderson brings the ball forward. David Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.47
David Henderson sees a break and surges forward. David Henderson threads the ball through into the box. Darius Vieira rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
63.54
Showing composure, Billy Gallacher laces a through ball forward to David Henderson. With some swift thinking, David Henderson plays the ball forward to Greg Upson. Greg Upson shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.09
Garry Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Caldwell. Stuart Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Glass. Stephen Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.02
Ivan Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Andrade controls it well on his chest. Jaime Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcus Cope who gathers it comfortably.
75.26
Gary Gemmill threads the ball through to Stuart Caldwell. Stuart Caldwell sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Upson. Greg Upson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Dumbarton are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.43
Nick Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Redondo. Antonio Redondo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Marcus Cope as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
80.15
0-0It's a corner kick. Antonio Redondo loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Billy Matteo shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.49
David Henderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Upson. Greg Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.46
Jaime Andrade changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Gemmill.
85.32
Billy Gallacher pushes up the pitch. Billy Gallacher brings the ball forward. Billy Gallacher shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Billy Hopkin smothers it!
89.12
Joris Waterreus advances with the ball. Joris Waterreus shoots from outside the area. Marcus Cope gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcus Cope (GK)
8
2. Garry Hopkin (DEF)
7
3. Gary Gemmill (DEF)
8
4. Billy Gallacher (DEF)
9
5. Andy Inglis (DEF)
7
6. Darius Vieira (MID)
6
7. Stuart Caldwell (MID)
9
8. David Henderson (MID)
8
9. Colin Thomson (MID)
6
10. Stephen Glass (ATT)
7
11. Greg Upson (ATT)
6
12. Alec McNeill (ATT)
0
13. Colin Ritchie (ATT)
0
14. Stuart Young (DEF)
0
1. Billy Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Hernandez (DEF)
6
4. Nick Fletcher (DEF)
7
5. Richard McCoist (DEF)
6
6. Joris Waterreus (MID)
7
7. David Brady (MID)
6
8. Billy Dalglish (MID)
6
9. Antonio Redondo (MID)
7
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
7
11. Jaime Andrade (ATT)
7
12. Garry Elliott (DEF)
0
13. Paolo Erra (MID)
0
14. Alassandro Brivio (ATT)
0