Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,207 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mason.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off the first half!
10.33
John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Alec Dickov collects the pass. Alec Dickov shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
14.12
Stuart McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, John Hendry. John Hendry rushes past Alec Mcallister! John Hendry takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.29
Matt Campbell clumsily knocks into Gavin Davidson. Matt Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.22
Matt Campbell takes it forward alone. Matt Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
27.50
Matt Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Matt Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.25
Stuart McNeill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stuart McNeill knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Hendry is offside!
36.21
Guillermo Taks plays the ball forward to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill surges forward with the ball. Stuart McNeill shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
39.08
Matt Campbell knocks the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Mckinlay!
44.47
Gavin Davidson sees space and advances. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Gary Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Gavin Summerbell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Craig Glass replacing John Henderson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Clyde appear unchanged since the first half. The Clyde players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Clyde start the second half!
48.06
Don McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hendry. John Hendry passes the ball forward but Marcus Merson is offside!
49.27
Gavin Summerbell hacks Marcus Merson from behind! The referee brings Gavin Summerbell to one side and gives him a warning! Marcus Merson runs off the knock.
51.50
Stephen Bremner makes a simple pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson makes a simple pass, allowing Gary Hendry to run into the box. Gary Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.36
Gary Matteo receives the ball from a throw-in from Alec Mcallister. Gary Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell sees Scott Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Burley but the linesman indicates offside!
55.31
Stuart McNeill takes it forward alone. Stuart McNeill plays a one-two with John Hendry and rushes in on goal... Stuart McNeill comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
57.01
Don McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Don McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Greig!
60.02
Gavin Davidson makes a probing pass to Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Stuart Greig manages to keep it out.
61.58
Gavin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson advances with the ball. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.22
Gavin Davidson threads a neat ball through to Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson chips the ball to his team mate, John Hendry. John Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
65.44
Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. John Hendry controls it well on his chest. John Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Merson. Marcus Merson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.56
Gavin Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. With a superhuman jump, Alec Dickov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.26
Don McStay sees a break and surges forward. Don McStay makes a great pass forward. Marcus Merson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.53
Gavin Davidson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Davidson cuts inside the box! Gavin Davidson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
81.51
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Don McStay controls it well on his chest. Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. John Hendry controls it well on his chest. John Hendry edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from John Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.10
Without breaking stride, Matt Campbell plays the ball forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Bremner.
89.24
Don McStay flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Merson plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Hendry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marcus Merson rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.4%
69.6%
Play Area
30.4%
48.1%
21.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Hendry of Clyde

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Greig (GK)
6
2.Stuart Gallacher (DEF)
6
3.Gary Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Alec Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Summerbell (DEF)
6
6.John Henderson (MID)
6
7.Andy Glass (MID)
6
8.Matt Campbell (MID)
8
9.Scott Mckinlay (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alec Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Don Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.John Gemmell (GK)
0
13.Craig Glass (MID)
6
14.Kevin Ritchie (GK)
0

1.David James (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Taks (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Rae (DEF)
6
5.Alex Johnstone (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Davidson (MID)
8
7.Stuart McNeill (MID)
8
8.Don McStay (MID)
8
9.Marcus Merson (ATT)
6
10.John Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gary Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Jonas Cziommer (GK)
0
13.Martin Van De Looi (MID)
0
14.Callum Davidson (GK)
0