Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alex HopkinA. Hopkin61
G
1
G
55Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Billy DickovB. Dickov63
D
2
D
71Paul CampbellP. Campbell
Gary KirklandG. Kirkland63
D
3captain
D
67Scott ElliottS. Elliott
Ian KrijgsmanI. Krijgsman59
D
4
D
65Jakob MorlockJ. Morlock
Graham JoachimG. Joachim68
M
captain5
M
74Garry BurleyG. Burley
Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell68
M
6
M
71Colin MorrisonC. Morrison
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith60
M
7
M
57Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Alberto OrtegaA. Ortega49
M
8
M
55Billy DavidsonB. Davidson
Stuart RaeS. Rae53
A
9
A
66Colin HendryC. Hendry
Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes53
A
10
A
62Richard WatsonR. Watson
Dominic MasonD. Mason52
A
11
A
61Maurits de BoerM. de Boer
 
Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison57
G
12
D
58Richard BremnerR. Bremner
Tim MonkT. Monk55
D
13
A
58Uwe WillU. Will
Carl SeamanC. Seaman53
D
14
D
56Don CaldwellD. Caldwell

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 12,587 fill this 14,000 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 Scott Mccall.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
Billy Davidson threads a neat ball through to Richard Watson. Richard Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Dickov.
6.37
Colin Hendry brings the ball forward. Colin Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Krijgsman.
9.42
With some swift thinking, Scott Elliott plays the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
10.54
Graham Joachim flicks a high pass forward to Matt Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Matt Caldwell plays a one-two with Alberto Ortega and rushes in on goal... Matt Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.03
Dominic Liddell barges into Matt Caldwell. The referee calls over Dominic Liddell and warns him to calm down! Matt Caldwell runs off the knock.
16.45
Dominic Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Watson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Dickov hacks Maurits de Boer from behind! Maurits de Boer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
20.38
Garry Burley threads a neat ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Colin Hendry who takes it down. Colin Hendry puts a great ball through but Maurits de Boer is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
21.53
Scott Elliott knocks the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Liddell who brings the ball under control. Dominic Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.05
Gary Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell makes an attacking run forward. Matt Caldwell cuts inside the box! Matt Caldwell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
26.59
Jakob Morlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.07
Colin Morrison flicks a high pass forward. Maurits de Boer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurits de Boer shoots from long range but it flies wide!
28.09
Jakob Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Maurits de Boer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
32.04
Richard Watson hacks Billy Dickov from behind! The referee warns Richard Watson to calm down! Billy Dickov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Liddell plays the ball forward to Garry Burley. Garry Burley whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.39
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Matt Caldwell collects the pass. Matt Caldwell shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.05
Gary Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Ortega controls it well on his chest. Alberto Ortega makes a simple pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Kevin Cleland manages to keep it out.
45.00
Graham Joachim advances with the ball. Graham Joachim passes the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
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 get the second half underway!
48.35
Stephen Naysmith hits a low pass to Stuart Rae. Stuart Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Burley.
51.33
Richard Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Richard Watson. Richard Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.21
Jakob Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Davidson plays the ball forward to Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
61.53
Gary Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Graham Joachim who brings the ball under control. Graham Joachim passes the ball forward to Dominic Mason. Dominic Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kevin Cleland manages to gather it comfortably.
63.24
Gary Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
65.16
With some swift thinking, Graham Joachim plays the ball forward to Matt Caldwell. Matt Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Ortega but he's offside!
66.57
Stuart Rae catches Jakob Morlock on the ankles. Stuart Rae is warned by the referee! Jakob Morlock runs off the knock.
67.39
Colin Morrison gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Dominic Liddell cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Dominic Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
83.51
Colin Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.41
Colin Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Liddell who brings the ball under control. Dominic Liddell makes a simple pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Maurits de Boer. Maurits de Boer rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
85.23
Garry Burley flicks a high ball forward to Maurits de Boer who takes it down. Maurits de Boer lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
87.02
Billy Dickov clumsily knocks into Billy Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Davidson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

Partick Thistle
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
29.5%
43.2%
27.3%

Scorers
Richard Watson 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Watson of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Alex Hopkin (GK)
6
2.Billy Dickov (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Gary Kirkland (DEF)
7
4.Ian Krijgsman (DEF)
6
5.Graham Joachim (MID)
8
6.Matt Caldwell (MID)
8
7.Stephen Naysmith (MID)
7
8.Alberto Ortega (MID)
6
9.Stuart Rae (ATT)
6
10.Colin Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Mason (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Hutchison (GK)
0
13.Tim Monk (DEF)
0
14.Carl Seaman (DEF)
0

1.Kevin Cleland (GK)
8
2.Paul Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Scott Elliott (DEF)
7
4.Jakob Morlock (DEF)
7
5.Garry Burley (MID)
7
6.Colin Morrison (MID)
8
7.Dominic Liddell (MID)
9
8.Billy Davidson (MID)
6
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)
8
10.Richard Watson (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Maurits de Boer (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Bremner (DEF)
0
13.Uwe Will (ATT)
0
14.Don Caldwell (DEF)
0