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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 12,310 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
2.19
Don McGrory takes it forward alone. Don McGrory makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Andrews. Leon Andrews shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
6.19
Stefan Metzler makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell edges inside the box! Scott Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Alex Hopkin.
8.03
Callum Ferguson threads the ball through to Alec Campbell. Alec Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.42
Malcolm Vassell makes a strong solo run forward. Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Andre Monteiro collects the pass. Andre Monteiro plays a one-two with Matt Glass and rushes in on goal... Andre Monteiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Hopkin easily smothers it!
12.20
Callum Ferguson hacks Andre Monteiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Monteiro runs off the knock.
15.24
From the throw-in, Thierry Carriére picks out Stefan Metzler. Stefan Metzler kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell threads the ball through to Andre Monteiro but he's offside!
16.02
Stephen Young threads the ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.27
Richard Caldwell hacks Matt Glass from behind! The referee motions to Richard Caldwell to come over. It's a red card!! Matt Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.27
Joos Van Der Woerdt makes a simple pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young threads a neat ball through to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell skips past Callum Ferguson! Scott Liddell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
26.17
Stefan Metzler sees Stephen Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Young makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Liddell. Some silky footwork from Scott Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Callum Ferguson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
27.46
It's a corner kick which Stefan Metzler takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gavin Sullivan. Gavin Sullivan is dispossessed by a tackle from Leon Andrews.
30.52
Malcolm Vassell breaks forward. Malcolm Vassell hits a low pass to Matt Glass. Matt Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
32.54
Stefan Metzler receives the ball from a throw-in from Malcolm Vassell. Stefan Metzler knocks the ball forward to Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Monteiro. Andre Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Stephen Young but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.27
Thierry Carriére flicks a high pass forward to Andre Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Andre Monteiro plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Glass and advances towards the goal... Andre Monteiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Alex Hopkin had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
39.31
Thierry Carriére makes a probing pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
40.13
Gianmarco Di Biagio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére hits a low pass to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Monteiro but the linesman indicates offside!
42.32
Joos Van Der Woerdt kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére makes a beautiful solo run. Thierry Carriére finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alex Hopkin manages to keep it out.
44.10
Stephen Young darts forward. Stephen Young lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. With a superhuman jump, Matt Glass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dumbarton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
48.28
Thierry Carriére knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Metzler. Stefan Metzler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alex Hopkin smothers it!
49.12
Stephen Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Carriére. Thierry Carriére lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Liddell. With a superhuman jump, Scott Liddell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.40
Thierry Carriére takes it forward alone. Thierry Carriére advances with the ball. Thierry Carriére skips past Callum Ferguson! Thierry Carriére side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Thierry Carriére scores for Aberdeen!!
60.42
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Marcus Cope replacing Stuart Caldwell .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Jason Robinson replacing Andre Monteiro .
67.17
Mirko Pinzi hacks Gianmarco Di Biagio from behind! The referee brings Mirko Pinzi to one side and gives him a warning! Gianmarco Di Biagio stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.24
Stephen Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Glass. Matt Glass threads the ball through to Jason Robinson but he's offside!
71.40
Thierry Carriére controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Jason Robinson provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it rises well off target!
72.49
Stephen Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Metzler. Stefan Metzler shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
73.35
Thierry Carriére kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Robinson. Jason Robinson directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alex Hopkin reads it well. Nice keeping!
78.48
Alberto Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Alec Campbell collects the pass. Alec Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.27
Stephen Young plays the ball forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell threads the ball through to Thierry Carriére but he's offside!
85.33
Malcolm Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young sees Jason Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Robinson plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Liddell and advances towards the goal... Jason Robinson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fantastic reactions from Don McGrory blocks the shot!
90.00
Leon Andrews threads a neat ball through to Mirko Pinzi. Mirko Pinzi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 5
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 25.2525252525253 vs 74.7474747474748
Play Area
Home team third: 30.30%, Midfield: 42.42%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thierry Carriére of Aberdeen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Alex Hopkin (GK)
7
5
4. Don McGrory (DEF)
6
5. Mirko Pinzi (MID)
6
6. Matt Caldwell (MID)
6
6
6
9. Shaun Owen (ATT)
6
10. Alec Campbell (ATT)
6
11. Leon Andrews (ATT)
6

12. Arno Kaiser (GK)
0
13. Marcus Cope (GK)
6
14. Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
0

6
7
6
8. Stephen Young (MID)
7
9. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Matt Glass (ATT)
6
11. Andre Monteiro (ATT)
7

12. Billy Hendry (DEF)
0
13. Francis Cooke (MID)
0
14. Jason Robinson (ATT)
6