Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Davidson.


0.00
Dumbarton start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Ortega plays the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.57
Stephen Naysmith plays the ball forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.47
Graham Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
10.35
Duncan Swift sees Florian Benkouar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Benkouar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Woodcock but the linesman indicates offside!
14.40
Tim Monk makes a simple pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.35
Tim Monk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae collects the pass. Stuart Rae shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
24.09
Filipe Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florian Benkouar. Florian Benkouar shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Albrecht Maier. What a save!
27.12
Stephen Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Steven Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Winterburn changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.45
Filipe Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Ian Krijgsman!
39.34
Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.41
Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Billy Dickov. The referee calls over Craig Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Billy Dickov runs off the knock.
42.04
Malcolm Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcallister collects the pass. Stephen Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Billy Dickov is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
Guillermo Peiro passes the ball forward to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles 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
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
49.41
Malcolm Vassell darts forward. Malcolm Vassell passes the ball forward to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
51.42
Billy Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Stephen Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Teodorani and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stephen Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Ivan Pichichi manages to gather it.
53.38
Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Alberto Ortega. The referee brings Craig Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.44
Graham Joachim knocks the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Pichichi who gathers it comfortably.
59.06
Guillermo Peiro hacks Stephen Naysmith from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Naysmith gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.37
Aberdeen have made 2 substitutions with Brian Grant replacing Duncan Swift and Matt Moffat replacing Filipe Monteiro .
63.26
Tim Monk flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Teodorani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Teodorani hits a low pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.03
Tim Monk flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Naysmith who takes it down. Stephen Naysmith sees Alberto Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.44
Tim Monk chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ortega. Alberto Ortega threads a neat ball through to Roberto Teodorani. Roberto Teodorani lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ivan Pichichi gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
67.06
Guillermo Peiro passes the ball forward to Steven Winterburn. Steven Winterburn shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
69.03
Steven Winterburn sees space and advances. Steven Winterburn shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
71.29
Roberto Teodorani barges into Brian Grant. The referee calls over Roberto Teodorani and shows him a yellow card! Brian Grant grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.09
Billy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Teodorani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Teodorani flicks a high pass forward to Colin Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Colin Mcinnes runs straight at the defence! Colin Mcinnes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.17
Dominic Mason barges into Brian Grant. The referee brings Dominic Mason to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Grant is taking some rough treatment out there!
77.16
Aberdeen have made a substitution with Lakhdar Klouchi replacing Guillermo Peiro .
81.19
Billy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mason shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.15
Lakhdar Klouchi threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.09
Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to Fredrik Woodcock. Fredrik Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Lakhdar Klouchi. Lakhdar Klouchi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Aberdeen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.6923076923077 vs 42.3076923076923
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 42.31%, Away team third: 30.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Woodcock of Aberdeen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Billy Dickov (DEF)
7
3. Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
6
4. Tim Monk (DEF)
7
6
6
9. Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
10. Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Mason (ATT)
7

12. Alex Hopkin (GK)
0
13. Carl Seaman (DEF)
0
14. Armin Rösler (ATT)
0

6
2. Duncan Swift (DEF)
6
6
6
5
8. Craig Inglis (MID)
5
6
11. Filipe Monteiro (ATT)
7

12. Brian Grant (DEF)
6
13. Lakhdar Klouchi (MID)
6
14. Matt Moffat (ATT)
6