Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | East Fife | East Fife | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Greig | S. Greig |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Duncan Mckinlay | D. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Stuart Gallacher | S. Gallacher | | 54 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Callum Collins | C. Collins | ||||||||
| Gary Matteo | G. Matteo | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | |||||||||
| Alec Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Billy James | B. James | |||||||||
| Gavin Summerbell | G. Summerbell |  | 44 | D | | 5 | | | D | 44 | | Billy White | B. White | ||||||||
| John Henderson | J. Henderson | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Andy Glass | A. Glass | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Matt Campbell | M. Campbell | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Dominic Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Scott Mckinlay | S. Mckinlay | | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 54 | | Stanley Upson | S. Upson | |||||||||
| Alec Dickov | A. Dickov | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Richard Niven | R. Niven | |||||||||
| Don Burley | D. Burley | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Stuart Rae | S. Rae | |||||||||
| John Gemmell | J. Gemmell | | 51 | G | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | |||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass | | 45 | M | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Kevin Ritchie | K. Ritchie | | 41 | G | | 14 | | A | 43 | | Colin Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to East Fife. A crowd of 4,236 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Fife appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Morrison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with East Fife kicking off!
8.36
0-0Billy James flicks a high ball forward to Matt Niven who takes it down. Matt Niven makes a simple pass to Richard Niven. Richard Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Gallacher.
14.53
1-0Matt Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Duncan Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
27.46
Neil Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Neil Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Stuart Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.25
1-1Billy James hacks Alec Dickov from behind! The referee brings Billy James to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Dickov runs off the knock.
33.44
1-1Andy Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Mckinlay manages to gather it.
34.23
Andy Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.46
John Henderson takes a quick throw-in. Andy Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
39.05
2-1Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Andy Glass controls it well on his chest. Andy Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
42.15
Stuart Gallacher hits a long diagonal ball forward. Scott Mckinlay shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
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. East Fife appear unchanged since the first half. The East Fife players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
48.22
Stanley Upson threads a neat ball through to Richard Niven. Richard Niven shoots from outside the area. Stuart Greig gets down and covers it.
49.31
Dominic Glass flicks a high pass forward. Richard Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but Stuart Greig is on top of it.
51.03
Billy James threads a neat ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Rae who takes it down. Stuart Rae plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Niven and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stuart Rae provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.21
Stanley Upson threads the ball through to Richard Niven. Richard Niven plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Rae and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Richard Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Stuart Greig manages to keep it out.
57.55
Craig Glass passes the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Duncan Mckinlay manages to gather it.
61.59
Dominic Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.06
2-1Neil Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Andy Glass. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Glass hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.34
Gavin Summerbell brings the ball forward. Gavin Summerbell threads the ball through to Alec Dickov. Alec Dickov shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.15
Stanley Upson laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.28
Craig Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.02
2-1East Fife have made a substitution with Kevin Elliott replacing Dominic Glass and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
81.00
Neil Hopkin passes the ball forward to Richard Niven. Richard Niven shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.38
2-1Neil Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Niven. Richard Niven cuts inside the box! Richard Niven strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Gavin Summerbell and goes wide.
84.24
2-1It's a corner kick. Matt Niven loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Billy White comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
87.42
Gary Matteo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gary Matteo hits a low pass to Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
30.8%
44.9%
24.4%
Scorers
| Scott Mckinlay 15 Alec Dickov 34 | Stuart Rae 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Mckinlay of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Greig (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Matteo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Summerbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | John Henderson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alec Dickov (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Don Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Mckinlay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Callum Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Inglis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Hopkin (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stanley Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Niven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Kevin Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |