Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     St. JohnstoneSt. Johnstone
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes MorlockH. Morlock56
G
1
G
54Duncan MatteoD. Matteo
Ivone RampullaI. Rampulla65
D
2
D
53Darren WilliamsonD. Williamson
Garry MorrisonG. Morrison60
D
3
D
52Stephen GallacherS. Gallacher
Jonas ArendtJ. Arendt57
D
4
D
51Gary LawG. Law
Gary InglisG. Inglis55
D
captain5captain
D
49Garry YoungG. Young
Oliver KöllerO. Köller60
M
6
M
55Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Richard JamesR. James58
M
7
M
53Joe GreavesJ. Greaves
Callum LiddellC. Liddell57
M
8
A
57Stuart LawS. Law
Gavin StrachanG. Strachan57
M
9
A
56Chris GranttC. Grantt
Yannick PitauY. Pitau63
A
10
A
53Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish
Colin McStayC. McStay59
A
11
A
51Daniele DixonD. Dixon
 
Stuart MortonS. Morton57
A
12
M
51Duncan HutchisonD. Hutchison
John MorrisonJ. Morrison57
A
13
M
50Richard DavidsonR. Davidson
Gavin MatteoG. Matteo51
M
14
M
50Alex CollinsA. Collins

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to St. Johnstone. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Don Glass.


0.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone kick off!
6.21
Stephen Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish hits a low pass to Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Dixon. Some silky footwork from Daniele Dixon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
9.23
Richard James sees Colin McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.06
Joe Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law runs straight at the defence! Stuart Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.19
Colin Campbell clumsily knocks into Gavin Strachan. The referee warns Colin Campbell to calm down! Gavin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.39
With imagination, Richard James laces a through ball forward to Yannick Pitau. Yannick Pitau knocks the ball forward to Colin McStay but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.39
Stephen Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish runs straight at the defence! Kevin Dalglish shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Kevin Dalglish scores for St. Johnstone!!
21.42
Gary Inglis threads a neat ball through to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller flicks a high pass forward. Yannick Pitau collects the pass. Yannick Pitau shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.12
Stephen Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Law and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kevin Dalglish takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.58
Garry Morrison knocks the ball forward to Gavin Strachan. Gavin Strachan takes it forward alone. Gavin Strachan shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
30.40
Gavin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Richard James who brings the ball under control. Richard James tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
34.11
Darren Williamson sees Gary Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Law threads a neat ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law plays a scrappy one-two with Daniele Dixon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
38.42
Gary Inglis makes a simple pass to Callum Liddell. Callum Liddell flicks a high pass forward to Colin McStay who brings the ball under control. Colin McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Gallacher.
39.39
Richard James threads a neat ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay plays a quick one-two with Gavin Strachan and rushes in on goal... Colin McStay tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Garry Young!
40.36
Richard James knocks the ball forward to Colin McStay. Colin McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Yannick Pitau and advances towards the goal... Colin McStay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Duncan Matteo keeps it out!
42.14
Jonas Arendt threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James threads the ball through to Yannick Pitau. Yannick Pitau shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
44.07
Gary Inglis knocks the ball forward to Oliver Köller. Oliver Köller runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Köller sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. St. Johnstone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the second half underway!
48.06
Gary Law makes a simple pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law runs straight at the defence! Ivone Rampulla hacks Stuart Law from behind! Stuart Law appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
49.48
Callum Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Strachan controls it well on his chest. Gavin Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McStay. Colin McStay controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Yannick Pitau through on goal. Yannick Pitau rockets a shot on goal. Yannick Pitau scores for Dumbarton!!
54.16
Stephen Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Law who brings the ball under control. Stuart Law shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.04
Garry Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard James shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.10
Gary Law flicks a high ball forward to Colin Campbell who takes it down. Colin Campbell plays the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
63.36
Richard James flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Köller who takes it down. Oliver Köller flicks a high pass forward to Yannick Pitau who brings the ball under control. Yannick Pitau whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.35
Colin Campbell threads a neat ball through to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
77.46
Joe Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Campbell. Colin Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Hannes Morlock manages to keep it out.
78.45
Gavin Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Colin McStay provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Duncan Matteo. What a great pair of hands!
85.31
Colin Campbell plays the ball forward to Joe Greaves. Joe Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Grantt. Chris Grantt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Colin Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Callum Liddell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

St. Johnstone
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
27.3%
44.3%
28.4%

Scorers
Yannick Pitau 49
Stuart Law 10
Kevin Dalglish 18
Joe Greaves 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Greaves of St. Johnstone

Match Ratings
1.Hannes Morlock (GK)
7
2.Ivone Rampulla (DEF)
6
3.Garry Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Jonas Arendt (DEF)
6
5.Gary Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Oliver Köller (MID)
6
7.Richard James (MID)
7
8.Callum Liddell (MID)
6
9.Gavin Strachan (MID)
7
10.Yannick Pitau (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Colin McStay (ATT)
7
 
12.Stuart Morton (ATT)
0
13.John Morrison (ATT)
0
14.Gavin Matteo (MID)
0

1.Duncan Matteo (GK)
7
2.Darren Williamson (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Gallacher (DEF)
6
4.Gary Law (DEF)
6
5.Garry Young (DEF)
6
6.Colin Campbell (MID)yellow card
6
7.Joe Greaves (MID)goal scored
9
8.Stuart Law (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Chris Grantt (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniele Dixon (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Hutchison (MID)
0
13.Richard Davidson (MID)
0
14.Alex Collins (MID)
0