Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 9,160 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Motherwell and Dumbarton are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Motherwell and Dumbarton are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Motherwell kick off the first half!
4.41
0-0Richard Strachan makes a simple pass to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan goes all the way! Yohann Cygan tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.29
Carlos Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer plays a perfect one-two with Scott Johnstone and rushes in on goal... Tobias Hollmer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
28.19
Ugo Gallagher makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.09
0-0Gavin Hutchison threads the ball through to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan makes a simple pass to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Charles who gathers it comfortably.
36.12
1-0Dominic Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.28
Duncan Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks the ball forward to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Dumbarton kick off the second half!
48.55
Guglielmo Morello makes a probing pass to Carlos Reyes. Carlos Reyes threads the ball through to Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.54
Dominic Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Davidson. Billy Davidson takes it forward alone. Billy Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.11
Billy Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
63.59
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.17
Ruel Kitson chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Morton who gathers it comfortably.
71.57
1-0Craig Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Guglielmo Morello. The referee calls over Craig Davidson and warns him to calm down! Guglielmo Morello stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.14
Billy Davidson makes a simple pass to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Charles who gathers it comfortably.
83.41
Richard Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Caldwell.
85.09
Norman Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Hollmer. Tobias Hollmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.39
1-0Alexandre Marques threads the ball through to Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan makes a probing pass to Craig Davidson but he's offside!
90.00
Matthias Gleisenstein surges forward with the ball. Matthias Gleisenstein lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Cygan. Yohann Cygan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
25.7%
50%
24.3%
Scorers