Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arno ArnoldA. Arnold55
G
1
G
68Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie61
D
2
D
72Stuart CaldwellS. Caldwell
Claudio RomeroC. Romero52
D
3
D
72Alessandro FerraraA. Ferrara
Gavin BurleyG. Burley52
D
4
D
70Alec NivenA. Niven
Andy SounessA. Souness60
M
5
M
68Petri JongsmaP. Jongsma
Garcia Duque CentoG. Cento55
M
6
M
64Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson54
M
7captain
M
62Terry GuppyT. Guppy
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
8
M
59Richard GreigR. Greig
Craig StrachanC. Strachan57
A
9
A
60Colin CollinsC. Collins
Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig53
A
10
A
57Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Alfredo RubioA. Rubio53
A
captain11
A
55Matt CollinsM. Collins
 
Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso51
G
12
G
64Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay50
M
13
D
56Simon FranckeS. Francke
Craig LiddellC. Liddell49
M
14
M
56Duncan McGroryD. McGrory

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 9,851 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dumbarton and Partick Thistle are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic James.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off the first half!
2.46
Andy Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Souness whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.36
Matt Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Greig. Some good footwork from Richard Greig provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Arno Arnold manages to keep it out.
10.19
With great vision, Stuart Morrison plays the ball forward to Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.45
Claudio Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Romero flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig collects the pass. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Alec Niven barges into Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.26
Stuart Caldwell clumsily knocks into Craig Davidson. The referee calls over Stuart Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Craig Davidson runs off the knock.
21.51
Craig Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Eduardo Calvo!
27.57
Andy Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.31
Alec Niven flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Arno Arnold is on top of it.
34.52
Petri Jongsma darts forward. Petri Jongsma lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.56
Terry Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Richard Greig controls it well on his chest. Richard Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.51
Florian Calabuig sees a break and surges forward. Florian Calabuig knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alfredo Rubio scores for Dumbarton!!
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. Partick Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Partick Thistle kick off!
48.27
Alec Niven passes the ball forward to Richard Greig. Richard Greig whips in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.15
Terry Guppy passes the ball forward to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Collins. Colin Collins finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Arno Arnold. Excellent save.
53.56
Terry Guppy clumsily knocks into Garcia Duque Cento. Terry Guppy is warned by the referee! Garcia Duque Cento stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.41
Gavin Burley knocks the ball forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness surges forward with the ball. Andy Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.40
Dominic Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks the ball forward, putting Dominic Ritchie through on goal. Dominic Ritchie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.20
Terry Guppy kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
63.46
Stuart Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Terry Guppy. Terry Guppy threads a neat ball through to Matt Collins. Matt Collins cuts inside the box! Matt Collins takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.16
Craig Davidson hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.58
Stuart Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison powers a header at goal but Arno Arnold reads it well. Great save!
75.57
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Colin Collins. Colin Collins threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ritchie. Some good footwork from Dominic Ritchie provides some space. He shoots at goal. Arno Arnold is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.02
Colin Lumsdon knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.16
With great vision, Craig Davidson plays the ball forward to Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Cento. Garcia Duque Cento outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Partick Thistle
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
31.2%
46.9%
21.9%

Scorers
Alfredo Rubio 2, 40
Garcia Duque Cento 84
Colin Collins 48
Matt Collins 63
Dominic Ritchie 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Rubio of Dumbarton

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

1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
6
2.Stuart Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Alessandro Ferrara (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Petri Jongsma (MID)
6
6.Stuart Morrison (MID)
6
7.Terry Guppy (MID)
7
8.Richard Greig (MID)
6
9.Colin Collins (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dominic Ritchie (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Matt Collins (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin Campbell (GK)
0
13.Simon Francke (DEF)
0
14.Duncan McGrory (MID)
0