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 Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 11,421 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton get the match underway!
3.38
0-0Alan Vickers threads the ball through to Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer plays a one-two with Kevin Mccall and advances towards the goal... Romero P. Ferrer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Maier manages to gather it.
4.52
0-0With a delightful solo run, Stephen Naysmith stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
14.51
Stephen Naysmith advances with the ball. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
18.34
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Kirkland plays the ball forward to Roberto Teodorani. Roberto Teodorani kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
Romero P. Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Albrecht Maier is on top of it.
22.17
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Colin Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Colin Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
30.22
0-0Gary Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Mcinnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.21
Adelmajid Boutabout pushes up the pitch. Adelmajid Boutabout knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
47.33
0-1Romero P. Ferrer makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.55
Ian Krijgsman makes a strong solo run forward. Ian Krijgsman flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Stephen Naysmith skips past Alan Vickers! Some good footwork from Stephen Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
57.18
Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet makes a convincing header but is denied by Albrecht Maier. Excellent save.
63.12
0-1Colin Mcinnes catches Albert Guardiola on the ankles. Colin Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Albert Guardiola runs off the knock.
66.30
Dominic Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason makes a looping header on goal but somehow Martino Quaglia manages to keep it out.
67.57
0-1David Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola makes a simple pass to Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet flicks the ball with his head but Billy Dickov is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.02
Graham Joachim decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Joachim shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
71.07
Romero P. Ferrer hits a low pass to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.05
Neil Henderson kicks a strong pass forward to Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.48
Eugenio Nocerino makes a simple pass to Albert Guardiola. Albert Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Maier who gathers it comfortably.
83.40
Roberto Teodorani hits a low pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith advances inside the box! Stephen Naysmith cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.15
Albert Guardiola surges forward with the ball. Albert Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Fred van Vliet. Fred van Vliet is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fred van Vliet of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Albrecht Maier (GK)
8
2. Billy Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Gary Kirkland (DEF)
6
4. Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
7
5. Graham Joachim (MID)
6
6. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
9
7. Roberto Teodorani (MID)
7
8. Alberto Ortega (MID)
6
9. Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
10. Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
12. Alex Hopkin (GK)
0
13. Tim Monk (DEF)
0
14. Carl Seaman (DEF)
0
1. Martino Quaglia (GK)
7
2. David Mckinlay (DEF)
6
3. Adelmajid Boutabout (DEF)
7
4. Neil Henderson (DEF)
6
5. Craig Souness (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
8
7. Albert Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Alan Vickers (MID)
6
9. Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
6
10. Kevin Mccall (ATT)
7
11. Fred van Vliet (ATT)
9
12. Don Hutchison (DEF)
0
13. Elena Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Bert Geerinckx (ATT)
0