Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arno ArnoldA. Arnold55
G
1
G
53Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie61
D
2captain
D
60Stefano VasariS. Vasari
Claudio RomeroC. Romero52
D
3
D
57Mauricio PastorM. Pastor
Gavin BurleyG. Burley52
D
4
D
55Hauke HermannH. Hermann
Andy SounessA. Souness60
M
5
D
51Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
Garcia Duque CentoG. Cento55
M
6
M
64Craig MatteoC. Matteo
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
7
M
60George WiseG. Wise
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson53
M
8
M
60Massimo BedinM. Bedin
Craig StrachanC. Strachan57
A
captain9
A
67Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler
Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig53
A
10
A
66Gary RitchieG. Ritchie
Alfredo RubioA. Rubio52
A
11
A
59Andy DickovA. Dickov
 
Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso51
G
12
M
59Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat
Craig LiddellC. Liddell48
M
13
A
59John McNeillJ. McNeill
Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison46
A
14
M
59Scott MccallS. Mccall

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 7,737 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.


0.00
The first half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
3.29
Colin Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig collects the pass. Florian Calabuig lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Gary Gemmell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.09
Florian Calabuig comes in with a late challenge on Craig Matteo. The referee calls over Florian Calabuig and shows him a yellow card! Craig Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.36
George Wise threads a neat ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.16
Mauricio Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arno Arnold who gathers it comfortably.
18.54
Hauke Hermann makes a probing pass to Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin flicks a high pass forward. Gary Ritchie controls it well on his chest. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.08
Massimo Bedin kicks a strong pass forward to George Wise. Seeing a gap ahead, George Wise laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie makes a deft header. Arno Arnold comfortably picks it out of the air!
21.37
George Wise makes a simple pass to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.51
Andy Souness advances with the ball. Andy Souness whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
28.53
Craig Davidson sees Florian Calabuig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Calabuig tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
30.25
Hauke Hermann makes an attacking run forward. Hauke Hermann knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.31
Mauricio Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.34
Mauricio Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Caldwell collects the pass. Duncan Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, George Wise. George Wise whips in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.25
Colin Lumsdon hits a low pass to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
48.49
Mauricio Pastor darts forward. Mauricio Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie plays a quick one-two with Massimo Bedin and rushes in on goal... Gary Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
54.56
Garcia Duque Cento knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
57.48
With some swift thinking, Hauke Hermann plays the ball forward to George Wise. George Wise sees Andy Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Craig Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.06
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
61.07
Colin Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio shoots from distance. Gary Gemmell easily gets down and covers it.
63.38
Garcia Duque Cento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gary Gemmell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.25
Stefano Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefano Vasari.
67.30
Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Cento collects the pass. Garcia Duque Cento advances with the ball. Garcia Duque Cento knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but Massimo Bedin blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
69.56
Craig Davidson hits a low pass to Andy Souness. Andy Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gary Gemmell manages to keep it out.
71.38
Gavin Burley takes it forward alone. Gavin Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Pastor.
77.32
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.32
Gavin Burley makes a probing pass to Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
79.01
Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig controls it well on his chest. Florian Calabuig whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.57
Craig Davidson advances with the ball. Craig Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Stefano Vasari catches Alfredo Rubio on the ankles. Alfredo Rubio appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Albion Rovers
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24%
44%
32%

Scorers
Garcia Duque Cento 3
Florian Calabuig 63
Craig Strachan 79
Andy Dickov 30
Gary Ritchie 36, 48
Craig Matteo 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Ritchie of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Arno Arnold (GK)
6
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
6
3.Claudio Romero (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Burley (DEF)
6
5.Andy Souness (MID)
7
6.Garcia Duque Cento (MID)goal scored
8
7.Colin Lumsdon (MID)
7
8.Craig Davidson (MID)
6
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Florian Calabuig (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Alfredo Rubio (ATT)
6
 
12.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
13.Craig Liddell (MID)
0
14.Callum Hutchison (ATT)
0

1.Gary Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
7
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Craig Matteo (MID)goal scored
7
7.George Wise (MID)
7
8.Massimo Bedin (MID)
7
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)
6
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
13.John McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Scott Mccall (MID)
6