Match Report
| East Stirling | East Stirling |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| David Hopkin | D. Hopkin |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | David Niven | D. Niven | |||||||||
| Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri |  | 57 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Billy Morrison | B. Morrison | ||||||||
| Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | |||||||||
| Alex Liddell | A. Liddell | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Craig Greig | C. Greig | |||||||||
| Jšrg Van Gronkjaer | J. Gronkjaer |  | 56 | M | | 5 | | M | 70 | | Bryan Nok | B. Nok | |||||||||
| Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Paul Caldwell | P. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Ruben Melchiot | R. Melchiot | |||||||||
| David Rae | D. Rae | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 57 | | Stuart Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Billy Liddell | B. Liddell | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Garry Hutchison | G. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Craig Morrison | C. Morrison | | 50 | A | | 10 | | | A | 50 | | Craig McNeill | C. McNeill | ||||||||
| Kevin Thomson | K. Thomson | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Callum Rae | C. Rae | | 52 | G | | 12 | | M | 56 |  | Marc Freund | M. Freund | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 53 |  | Raynald Caillet | R. Caillet | |||||||||
| Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | | 45 | M | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Kevin Liddell | K. Liddell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Dumbarton. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Stirling and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both East Stirling and Dumbarton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morrison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
6.24
0-0Billy Morrison pushes up the pitch. Billy Morrison threads a neat ball through to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.18
1-0David Rae makes an attacking run forward. David Rae whips in a cross ball towards Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.37
Massimo Maiuri threads a neat ball through to Paolo Mangone. Paolo Mangone decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Mangone shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
15.31
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Hopkin plays the ball forward to Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
16.27
Bryan Nok knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
18.34
Ruben Melchiot flicks a high pass forward to Craig McNeill who brings the ball under control. Craig McNeill tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper, David Hopkin, sees it late!! Goal for Dumbarton!
22.29
1-1David Rae threads the ball through to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Melchiot plays the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Hutchison!
30.53
1-2Paul Caldwell hacks David Rae from behind! Paul Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! David Rae runs off the knock.
32.30
Ruben Melchiot threads a neat ball through to Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison plays a scrappy one-two with Craig McNeill and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Garry Hutchison provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.52
Bryan Nok passes the ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith shoots from long range but it is miles over!
40.55
Ruben Melchiot hits a low pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Stirling kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
Ruben Melchiot flicks a high pass forward. Garry Hutchison collects the pass. Garry Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
49.28
Billy Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith runs straight at the defence! Some awkward footwork from Garry Naysmith provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. David Hopkin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.15
Craig McNeill barges into Massimo Maiuri. The referee warns Craig McNeill to calm down! Massimo Maiuri runs off the knock.
57.25
Bryan Nok sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.10
1-3Dumbarton have made a substitution with Marc Freund replacing Craig Greig .
61.19
Alec Hopkin makes a simple pass to Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.14
1-3Paolo Mangone hits a low pass to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kevin Thomson is offside!
65.12
Paul Caldwell sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.01
Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Melchiot. Ruben Melchiot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig McNeill. Craig McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.26
Massimo Maiuri passes the ball forward to Paolo Mangone. Paolo Mangone knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Morrison.
81.17
Massimo Maiuri sees Jšrg Van Gronkjaer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jšrg Van Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Liddell. Billy Liddell runs straight at the defence! Billy Liddell tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.11
Paul Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith collects the pass. Garry Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Garry Hutchison. Garry Hutchison rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
85.20
Kevin McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Thomson. Kevin McGrory is warned by the referee! Kevin Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.58
Massimo Maiuri threads a neat ball through to David Rae. Seeing a gap ahead, David Rae plays the ball forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison skips past Billy Morrison! Craig Morrison tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.40
Sebastiao Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Mangone. Paolo Mangone flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson deftly passes the ball to Billy Liddell, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Billy Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Liddell!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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. David Hopkin (GK)
6
2. Massimo Maiuri (DEF)
6
3. Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Alex Liddell (DEF)
6
5. Jšrg Van Gronkjaer (MID)
6
6. Paolo Mangone (MID)
6
7. Alec Hopkin (MID)
6
8. David Rae (MID)
7
9. Billy Liddell (ATT)
8
10. Craig Morrison (ATT)
8
11. Kevin Thomson (ATT)
6
12. Callum Rae (GK)
0
13. Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
0
14. Callum Thomson (MID)
0
1. David Niven (GK)
6
2. Billy Morrison (DEF)
7
3. Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4. Craig Greig (DEF)
6
5. Bryan Nok (MID)
6
6. Paul Caldwell (MID)
7
7. Ruben Melchiot (MID)
8
8. Stuart Brady (MID)
6
9. Garry Hutchison (ATT)
8
10. Craig McNeill (ATT)
7
11. Garry Naysmith (ATT)
9
12. Marc Freund (MID)
6
13. Raynald Caillet (MID)
0
14. Kevin Liddell (MID)
0