Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alex Hopkin | A. Hopkin |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Don Niven | D. Niven | |||||||||
| Billy Dickov | B. Dickov | | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Stuart White | S. White | |||||||||
| Gary Kirkland | G. Kirkland |  | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 |  | Robert Schoenmakers | R. Schoenmakers | |||||||||
| Ian Krijgsman | I. Krijgsman | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 |  | David Seeler | D. Seeler | |||||||||
| Graham Joachim | G. Joachim | | 68 | M |  | | 5 | | | D | 57 | | Andy Naysmith | A. Naysmith | |||||||
| Matt Caldwell | M. Caldwell | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 |  | Jose Alvarez | J. Alvarez | |||||||||
| Stephen Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Copain Jansen | C. Jansen | |||||||||
| Alberto Ortega | A. Ortega | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stuart Rae | S. Rae | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Kevin Inglis | K. Inglis | |||||||||
| Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 |  | Francisco Semedo | F. Semedo | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Roberto Santos | R. Santos | |||||||||
| Craig Hutchison | C. Hutchison | | 57 | G | | 12 | | M | 62 | | Craig Brady | C. Brady | |||||||||
| Tim Monk | T. Monk | | 55 | D | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Alec White | A. White | |||||||||
| Carl Seaman | C. Seaman | | 53 | D | | 14 | | D | 55 | | Dominic Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 12,725 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Thomson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
6.17
0-0Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ortega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.12
0-0Colin Mcinnes clumsily knocks into Stuart White. Colin Mcinnes is given a warning by the referee! Stuart White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.21
Gary Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Graham Joachim who takes it down. Graham Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Ortega. Alberto Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Alvarez.
12.10
0-0Stephen Hendry passes the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos plays a one-two with Francisco Semedo and advances towards the goal... Roberto Santos rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.08
Graham Joachim sees a break and surges forward. Graham Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Niven who gathers it comfortably.
20.54
Stephen Hendry surges forward with the ball. Stephen Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.16
0-0Alloa Athletic are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
30.48
Jose Alvarez sees Kevin Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.40
Alberto Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.07
Billy Dickov makes a probing pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.45
Stephen Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Alloa Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton kick off!
49.21
Ian Krijgsman flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell threads the ball through to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
60.22
Dumbarton are in full control of this game.
61.57
0-0Matt Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Rae controls it well on his chest. Stuart Rae cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Rae provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Andy Naysmith happens to be in the right place to block it.
63.18
Jose Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Semedo. Francisco Semedo skips past Gary Kirkland! Francisco Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.36
Jose Alvarez runs up as Stephen Hendry takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Jose Alvarez passes the ball forward to Kevin Inglis. Kevin Inglis shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
66.01
Robert Schoenmakers threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.58
Stephen Naysmith passes the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.54
0-0Billy Dickov makes a probing pass to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Don Niven.
71.28
0-0Alberto Ortega takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Don Niven scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
73.07
1-0Graham Joachim takes it forward alone. Graham Joachim plays the ball forward to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Don Niven had no chance!! Goal for Dumbarton!
77.41
1-0Stuart Rae comes in with a late challenge on Andy Naysmith. The referee calls over Stuart Rae and warns him to calm down! Andy Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.31
Billy Dickov sees space and advances. Billy Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Mason who takes it down. Dominic Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
84.34
Gary Kirkland brings the ball forward. Gary Kirkland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
25%
42.6%
32.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Mason of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alex Hopkin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Billy Dickov (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gary Kirkland (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Ian Krijgsman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Matt Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alberto Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stuart Rae (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Colin Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Mason (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Craig Hutchison (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tim Monk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Seaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Niven (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stuart White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Schoenmakers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Seeler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Copain Jansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alec White (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dominic Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |