Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,119 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Motherwell are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the first half underway!
4.02
John Telfer makes a simple pass to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.33
Scott Henderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Scott Greig manages to keep it out.
10.58
John Telfer threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks the ball forward to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.34
Alexander Berger makes a probing pass to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Scott Henderson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
22.33
Alberto Ramos clumsily knocks into Callum Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.11
Dominic McStay makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.40
Alexander Berger kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory passes the ball forward to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell goes all the way! Billy Caldwell shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.27
John Telfer takes it forward alone. John Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
42.59
Alexander Berger knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson makes a probing pass to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Caldwell but he's offside!
44.29
Alberto Ramos threads the ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt McGrory.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
47.52
Billy Ritchie kicks a strong pass forward to Eirik Solskjær. Eirik Solskjær whips in a cross ball towards Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.12
Scott Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Ramos. The referee calls over Scott Henderson and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.51
Billy Ritchie makes a probing pass to Eirik Solskjær. Eirik Solskjær knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Raffaele Volpi manages to gather it comfortably.
54.09
Stephen Dickov threads the ball through to Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay shoots from 20 yards but somehow Scott Greig manages to keep it out.
55.03
John Telfer catches Dominic Glass on the ankles. John Telfer is shown the yellow card! Dominic Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.58
Neil Mckinlay catches Dominic McStay on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Mckinlay and shows him a yellow card! Dominic McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.27
John Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.16
Mustapha Paauwe threads the ball through to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah sees a break and surges forward. Eric Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Eirik Solskjær. Eirik Solskjær heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.31
Billy Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Javier Díaz but the linesman indicates offside!
77.07
Billy Ritchie brings the ball forward. Billy Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz heads the ball goalwards. Raffaele Volpi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.39
Scott Henderson clumsily knocks into Yurtcan Bulent. Scott Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Yurtcan Bulent hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.14
Callum Gough surges forward with the ball. Callum Gough sees space and advances. Callum Gough goes all the way! Callum Gough rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Raffaele Volpi.
84.35
John Telfer knocks the ball forward to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell goes all the way! Billy Caldwell tries a spectacular strike. Scott Greig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.10
Alberto Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball towards Eirik Solskjær. Eirik Solskjær is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Eric Amoah catches Stephen McGrory on the ankles. The referee calls over Eric Amoah and shows him a yellow card! Stephen McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Billy Caldwell of Motherwell
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%

Scorers