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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 Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 12,281 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 4-3-3.
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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Strachan.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.54
0-0Don Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Nocerino who takes it down. Eugenio Nocerino sees Matt Greig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Craig Christie. Craig Christie heads the ball goalwards. Alex Hopkin comfortably punches it away to safety.
8.20
0-1Eugenio Nocerino kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig whips in a cross ball towards Craig Christie. Craig Christie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.55
0-1Don Hutchison hacks Stephen Naysmith from behind! Don Hutchison is shown the red card!! Stephen Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.41
Elena Fernandez brings the ball forward. Elena Fernandez cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Elena Fernandez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alex Hopkin manages to gather it.
24.39
0-1Reinder Scharrenburg catches Graham Joachim on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Joachim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.09
Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae finds some space and shoots from distance but Miguel Moya reads it well. Nice save!
27.54
Stephen Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason shoots from outside the area but Miguel Moya is on top of it.
32.56
0-1Reinder Scharrenburg hacks Graham Joachim from behind! Reinder Scharrenburg is given a warning by the referee! Graham Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.16
Ian Krijgsman knocks the ball forward to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Miguel Moya gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
36.57
Stuart Rae passes the ball forward to Alberto Ortega. Alberto Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Miguel Moya!
38.42
0-1Billy Dickov passes the ball forward to Ian Krijgsman. Ian Krijgsman passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
42.27
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
44.02
Matt Caldwell plays the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
51.35
Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Mason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Mason whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
54.03
Reinder Scharrenburg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Ferrer. Romero P. Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
55.28
1-1Billy Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Kirkland. Gary Kirkland makes a simple pass to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Matt Caldwell. Elena Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Matt Caldwell. Penalty not given!!
57.44
1-1Gary Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Krijgsman. Ian Krijgsman flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.41
Eugenio Nocerino passes the ball forward to Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alex Hopkin.
60.40
1-1It's a corner kick. Eugenio Nocerino loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Matt Caldwell reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.06
Elena Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Ferrer advances with the ball. Romero P. Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alex Hopkin smothers it!
69.46
Ian Krijgsman flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell hits a low pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Moya who gathers it comfortably.
72.45
Gary Kirkland makes a probing pass to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Souness.
78.24
Gary Kirkland knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Joachim shoots from long range. Miguel Moya gets down and covers it.
81.48
Ian Krijgsman makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Krijgsman threads the ball through to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Reinder Scharrenburg.
87.33
Reinder Scharrenburg hits a low pass to Kevin Mccall. Kevin Mccall makes a probing pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alex Hopkin (GK)
7
2. Billy Dickov (DEF)
6
3. Gary Kirkland (DEF)
6
4. Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
7
5. Graham Joachim (MID)
6
6. Matt Caldwell (MID)
7
7. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
8. Alberto Ortega (MID)
6
9. Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
10. Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Mason (ATT)
7
12. Craig Hutchison (GK)
0
13. Tim Monk (DEF)
0
14. Carl Seaman (DEF)
0
1. Miguel Moya (GK)
7
2. Syd Etherington (DEF)
6
3. Don Hutchison (DEF)
3
4. Reinder Scharrenburg (DEF)
5
5. Craig Souness (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Ferrer (MID)
6
7. Elena Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Eugenio Nocerino (MID)
6
9. Matt Greig (ATT)
6
10. Kevin Mccall (ATT)
6
11. Craig Christie (ATT)
7
12. Neil Henderson (DEF)
0
13. David Mckinlay (DEF)
0
14. Steve Potts (ATT)
0