Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     Stirling AlbionStirling Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart GreigS. Greig52
G
1
G
62Alec MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher54
D
captain2
D
59Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Gary MatteoG. Matteo52
D
3
D
54John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Alec McallisterA. Mcallister48
D
4
D
44Eddie WallworkE. Wallwork
Gavin SummerbellG. Summerbell44
D
5
M
49Scott JamesS. James
John HendersonJ. Henderson56
M
6
M
48Paul LiddellP. Liddell
Andy GlassA. Glass55
M
7
M
45Craig LawC. Law
Matt CampbellM. Campbell45
M
8
M
45Norman JacobsN. Jacobs
Scott MckinlayS. Mckinlay58
A
9captain
A
54Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Alec DickovA. Dickov54
A
10
A
54Scott BradyS. Brady
Don BurleyD. Burley50
A
11
A
52Callum ClelandC. Cleland
 
John GemmellJ. Gemmell51
G
12
G
54Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn
Craig GlassC. Glass45
M
13
A
52John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Kevin RitchieK. Ritchie41
G
14
G
48Billy McNeillB. McNeill

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 4,140 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stirling Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Ferguson.


0.00
Stirling Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
3.06
Eddie Wallwork makes a simple pass to Paul Liddell. Paul Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith edges inside the box! Garry Naysmith takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Garry Naysmith!
6.41
Alec Mcallister makes a probing pass to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Don Burley who takes it down. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Mckinlay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.55
Gavin Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.16
Alec Mcallister gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Alec Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Wallwork.
10.50
John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Jacobs. Norman Jacobs sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.01
Matt Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Don Burley who takes it down. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Alec Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
15.00
Matt Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.32
Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Alec Dickov who brings the ball under control. Alec Dickov shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.55
Craig Law threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Greig who gathers it comfortably.
21.08
Gavin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Jacobs. Norman Jacobs makes a probing pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Summerbell.
22.01
Matt Campbell hacks Paul Liddell from behind! The referee brings Matt Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Liddell runs off the knock.
26.35
Paul Liddell makes a probing pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.53
John Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alec Mckinlay manages to gather it.
28.38
Andy Glass threads a neat ball through to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov connects with a diving header but Alec Mckinlay reads it well. Fabulous stop!
32.42
Scott James flicks a high pass forward to Callum Cleland who brings the ball under control. Callum Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Stuart Greig keeps it out!
36.27
Gavin Summerbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Don Burley. Don Burley advances inside the box! Don Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Gavin Mcinnes blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
38.15
Gavin Summerbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mckinlay collects the pass. Scott Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Don Burley. Don Burley makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.50
Paul Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith comfortably collects the pass. Garry Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
42.58
Showing composure, John Henderson laces a weighted ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. Alec Mckinlay gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Stirling Albion appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
49.13
Matt Campbell threads a neat ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Wallwork.
51.28
Alec Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell threads the ball through to Don Burley. Don Burley plays a one-two with Alec Dickov and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Don Burley provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.45
Eddie Wallwork hacks Scott Mckinlay from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
Scott Brady comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Gallacher. The referee calls over Scott Brady and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Gallacher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.37
Norman Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Scott Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Stuart Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.03
Eddie Wallwork sees Scott James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott James chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith plays a one-two with Callum Cleland and advances towards the goal... Garry Naysmith comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Greig smothers it!
67.17
Andy Glass threads a neat ball through to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Mcinnes.
69.22
Paul Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Matteo.
72.39
Craig Glass picks a pass forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Mcinnes.
75.11
Craig Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay shoots from long range but it flies wide!
77.36
Stirling Albion have made 3 substitutions with Kevin Meiklejohn replacing Eddie Wallwork, John Dalglish replacing Craig Law and Billy McNeill replacing Callum Cleland .
78.46
Paul Liddell sees Billy McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
81.55
Alec Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Andy Glass. Andy Glass flicks a high ball forward to Alec Dickov who takes it down. Alec Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, Scott Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.16
Craig Glass threads a neat ball through to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.51
John Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. John Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Billy McNeill. Billy McNeill makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Stirling Albion
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
27.2%
42.4%
30.4%

Scorers
Alec Dickov 12
Don Burley 51
Garry Naysmith 3
Callum Cleland 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Burley of Dumbarton

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

1.Alec Mckinlay (GK)
7
2.Gavin Mcinnes (DEF)
7
3.John Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Wallwork (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Scott James (MID)
6
6.Paul Liddell (MID)
7
7.Craig Law (MID)
6
8.Norman Jacobs (MID)
6
9.Garry Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Scott Brady (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Callum Cleland (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Meiklejohn (GK)
6
13.John Dalglish (ATT)
6
14.Billy McNeill (GK)
6