Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,557 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Souness.
0.00
0-0Greenock Morton kick off and get the first half underway!
3.53
0-0Albrecht Augstein pushes up the pitch. Albrecht Augstein flicks a high pass forward. Don Burley controls it well on his chest. Don Burley makes a pass forward but Scott Mckinlay is yards offside!
6.30
0-0Scott Burley makes a simple pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.09
With a delightful solo run, Don Caldwell stretches the opposition's defence. Don Caldwell plays a one-two with Don Burley and rushes in on goal... Don Caldwell tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
10.53
0-0Don Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Burley. Don Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen McCoist.
20.32
1-0Alec Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, John Henderson. John Henderson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Alex Campbell, sees it late!! Goal for Dumbarton!
24.20
Don Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Mcinnes.
30.39
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.50
Don Caldwell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mckinlay. With a superhuman jump, Scott Mckinlay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Scott Mckinlay scores for Dumbarton!!
42.42
Don Caldwell sees Scott Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.12
Gary McNeill passes the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton have changed their lineup with Darius Benali replacing Don Caldwell and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Greenock Morton appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dumbarton start the second half!
47.14
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.58
Scott Burley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Burley shoots from 25 yards. Scott Burley scores for Greenock Morton!!
53.44
2-1Gary Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Don Burley. The referee warns Gary Mcinnes to calm down! Don Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.47
2-1Scott Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson plays a quick one-two with Dominic Burley and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Augstein barges into Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.14
Darius Benali flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mckinlay easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.15
Paul Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Stephen Liddell. Seeing a gap ahead, Stephen Liddell plays the ball forward to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to Don Burley, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Don Burley provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.36
Stephen McCoist advances with the ball. Stephen McCoist hits a low pass to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
66.43
3-1Alec Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. John Henderson collects the pass. John Henderson sees space and advances. John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Miguel Castro catches Duncan Niven on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
69.31
3-1Darren Mcgovern knocks the ball forward to Dominic Burley. Dominic Burley plays a quick one-two with Paul Ferguson and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dominic Burley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.03
Scott Burley threads the ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.30
Don Burley hacks Gary Mcinnes from behind! The referee warns Don Burley to calm down! Gary Mcinnes stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.02
John Henderson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.21
Scott Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Mccall but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.38
Scott Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Meiklejohn.
89.55
John Henderson threads the ball through to Scott Mckinlay. Scott Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Niven. Duncan Niven fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Campbell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%
Scorers
| Duncan Niven 20, 59 Scott Mckinlay 35 | Scott Burley 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Niven of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Aniello Cordone (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | David Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alec Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Caldwell (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | John Henderson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stephen Liddell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duncan Niven (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Scott Mckinlay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Don Burley (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | John Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darius Benali (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Mahouvé (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Miguel Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Burley (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Gary McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Brady (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dominic Burley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Ferguson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duncan Strachan (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Young (GK) | 0 | |