Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 12,184 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Mcallister.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
6.11
0-0Don Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Rae plays a one-two with Jon Wilson and advances towards the goal... Stuart Rae rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Souness manages to gather it easily.
9.54
0-1With some swift thinking, Noah Netzer plays the ball forward to Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares threads a neat ball through to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Kevin Davidson had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
12.11
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Noah Netzer plays the ball forward to Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans makes a deft header. The ball comes off David Seeler and the loose ball is cleared up field.
18.25
0-1Antonio Petruzzi hits a low pass to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Enzo Califano is offside!
20.02
0-1Without breaking stride, Stephen Davidson plays the ball forward to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne advances inside the box! Dion Gascoigne takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.28
Max Riggott makes a simple pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne beats his man to it with a header. Kevin Davidson manages to gather it.
22.18
Antonio Petruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Davidson who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Stephen Davidson plays the ball forward to Dion Gascoigne who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Dion Gascoigne provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Kevin Davidson reads it well. Good save!
27.32
Max Riggott makes a high pass forward. Geoffrey Hermans shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Geoffrey Hermans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano plays a quick one-two with Dion Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Enzo Califano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
28.04
0-1Mirko Pinzi comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Farnerud. Mirko Pinzi is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Farnerud runs off the knock.
32.07
Eoin Salako sees space and advances. Eoin Salako plays a scrappy one-two with Geoffrey Hermans and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Eoin Salako provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.05
Geoffrey Hermans passes the ball forward to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.05
Geoffrey Hermans knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano whips in a cross ball towards Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
39.59
0-1Max Riggott runs up as Eoin Salako takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With great vision, Max Riggott plays the ball forward to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.44
David Seeler makes a strong solo run forward. David Seeler flicks a high pass forward. David Cleland easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Cleland makes a probing pass to Stuart Rae but he's offside!
44.05
Matt Caldwell passes the ball forward to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Petruzzi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Regis Michel replacing Geoffrey Hermans. The Dumbarton players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Dumbarton kick off the second half!
51.26
Don McGrory sees a break and surges forward. Don McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell passes the ball forward but David Cleland is offside!
53.53
David Seeler flicks a high pass forward to Neil Ritchie who brings the ball under control. Neil Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell skips past Max Riggott! Matt Caldwell cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.12
David Seeler flicks a high pass forward to Matt Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Matt Caldwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matt Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Mirko Pinzi. Mirko Pinzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mirko Pinzi!
57.41
Enzo Califano knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Davidson. Stephen Davidson advances inside the box! Stephen Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Davidson!
60.48
1-1Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alex Hopkin replacing Don Johnstone .
66.06
Jorge Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Gascoigne. Dion Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Regis Michel. Regis Michel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Kevin Davidson manages to keep it out.
69.33
Stephen Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Enzo Califano who brings the ball under control. Enzo Califano shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
72.00
Antonio Petruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano rushes past Don McGrory! Enzo Califano rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.03
Alex Hopkin makes a simple pass to Jon Wilson. Jon Wilson passes the ball forward but Stuart Rae is offside!
77.35
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Colin Mcinnes replacing Stuart Rae .Hamilton Academical have made a substitution with Matthias Overath replacing Stephen Davidson .
78.36
1-1Regis Michel flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Overath who brings the ball under control. Matthias Overath edges inside the box! Don McGrory barges into Matthias Overath. Matthias Overath appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
81.10
Noah Netzer threads a neat ball through to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano flicks a high pass forward. Dion Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to Regis Michel, releasing him through on goal. Regis Michel takes a shot at goal. Kevin Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
32.9%
41.8%
25.3%
Scorers
| Mirko Pinzi 54 | Enzo Califano 10 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Califano of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kevin Davidson (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Callum Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Seeler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Don McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mirko Pinzi (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Matt Caldwell (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Don Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Wilson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Callum Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Richard Souness (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eoin Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Max Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Noah Netzer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Farnerud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Petruzzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jorge Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Geoffrey Hermans (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stephen Davidson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dion Gascoigne (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Enzo Califano (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin Baechler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regis Michel (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Matthias Overath (DEF) | 6 | |