Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,607 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Campbell.


0.00
Dumbarton kick off and get the match underway!
2.26
Callum Caldwell catches Alex Rae on the ankles. Callum Caldwell is given a warning by the referee! Alex Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Callum Davidson who brings the ball under control. Callum Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Stuart Mcallister.
10.51
Craig Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Colin Law who takes it down. Colin Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stuart Mcallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.04
Kevin McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Bryan Nok. Bryan Nok deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
27.13
Billy Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Andy Davidson. Billy Inglis is shown the yellow card! Andy Davidson runs off the knock.
28.08
Craig Ferguson decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Ferguson shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
30.26
Alex Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
32.53
Andy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Law through on goal. Colin Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.11
Craig Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Colin Law who takes it down. Colin Law shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
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. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.06
Camille Fenillat takes it forward alone. Camille Fenillat lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.47
Billy Inglis hacks Bryan Nok from behind! Billy Inglis is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Bryan Nok stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.22
Callum Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Callum Davidson who takes it down. Callum Davidson shoots from distance. Stuart Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
53.15
Craig Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Ferguson shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.18
Alec Hendry clumsily knocks into Andy Davidson. The referee brings Alec Hendry to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Davidson runs off the knock.
60.44
Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alec McCoist replacing Samir Witte .Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Matt Ritchie .
61.47
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Colin Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
67.32
Neil Hutchison passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Alex Rae. Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward to Matt Greig who brings the ball under control. Matt Greig shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
71.02
John Gough flicks a high pass forward. Andy Davidson collects the pass. With intelligent vision, Andy Davidson laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
75.00
With imagination, John Gough plays the ball forward to Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law connects with a diving header. Stuart Mcallister didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.56
Falkirk have made a substitution with Dominic Davidson replacing Gavin Mason .
81.01
Bryan Nok chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hutchison.
84.24
Dominic Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Matt Greig collects the pass. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec McCoist.
85.19
Callum Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hutchison. The referee warns Callum Davidson to calm down! Neil Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
26.4%
47.2%
26.4%

Scorers
Colin Law 11, 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Law of Dumbarton

Match Ratings
1.John Mason (GK)
6
2.John Gough (DEF)
6
3.Kevin McStay (DEF)
7
4.Samir Witte (DEF)
6
5.Bryan Nok (MID)
6
6.Andy Davidson (MID)
6
7.Callum Caldwell (MID)
6
8.Craig Ferguson (MID)
7
9.Callum Davidson (ATT)
6
10.Garry Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Colin Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alec McCoist (DEF)
6
13.Gavin Telfer (ATT)
0
14.Alec Mcinnes (DEF)
0

1.Stuart Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Andy Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
4.Neil Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
6.Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Alex Rae (MID)
6
8.Billy Inglis (MID)red card
3
9.Camille Fenillat (MID)
6
10.Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Davidson (ATT)
6
13.Matt Greig (MID)
6
14.John Gallacher (MID)
0