Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 18,002 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and East Stirling get the match underway!
9.08
0-0Nwankwo Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup goes all the way! Carsten Laudrup shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Rabiu Amunike!
12.56
0-0Paul Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.42
Paul Elliott passes the ball forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo plays a perfect one-two with Stuart McNeill and rushes in on goal... Esteban Gallardo rockets a shot on goal but Rabiu Amunike is on top of it.
18.06
0-0Peter Baumgartner barges into Paul Elliott. The referee calls over Peter Baumgartner and warns him to calm down! Paul Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.07
Oscar Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.51
Massimiliano Proietti catches Nwankwo Lloyd on the ankles. Massimiliano Proietti is given a warning by the referee! Nwankwo Lloyd runs off the knock.
24.52
Massimiliano Proietti threads the ball through to Oscar Mora. Oscar Mora makes a probing pass to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah makes a probing pass to Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.24
Youssef El Brazi takes it forward alone. Youssef El Brazi knocks in a cross ball towards Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.29
0-0Paul Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjorn Otto Iversen.
34.31
Walter Nelson catches Dayo Robbiati on the ankles. Walter Nelson is given a warning by the referee! Dayo Robbiati runs off the knock.
36.02
Oscar Mora comes in with a late challenge on Dayo Robbiati. Oscar Mora is given a warning by the referee! Dayo Robbiati stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.23
0-0Matt Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Brett Schwarzer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brett Schwarzer stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.41
Peter Baumgartner makes a probing pass to Oscar Mora. Oscar Mora makes a probing pass to Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
42.30
Dayo Robbiati passes the ball forward to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rabiu Amunike manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
48.31
0-0Nwankwo Lloyd passes the ball forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo threads the ball through to Carsten Laudrup but he's offside!
51.11
Paul Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjorn Otto Iversen.
53.40
Paul Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.22
Oscar Mora sees space and advances. Oscar Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Cleland.
65.01
0-1Paul Elliott makes a simple pass to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.13
Youssef El Brazi advances with the ball. Youssef El Brazi whips in a cross ball towards Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.13
Paul Elliott makes a simple pass to Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Rabiu Amunike!
77.54
Dayo Robbiati sees space and advances. Dayo Robbiati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rabiu Amunike who gathers it comfortably.
81.55
Vegard Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.20
Peter Baumgartner advances with the ball. Peter Baumgartner knocks the ball to his team mate, Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Dominic Gemmell manages to keep it out.
89.56
Billy Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo Robbiati. Dayo Robbiati kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Baumgartner.
90.00
Dayo Robbiati kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%
Scorers