Match Report
| Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic |  |  | Dumbarton | Dumbarton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alberto Campos | A. Campos |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | John Mason | J. Mason | |||||||||
| Gary Hopkin | G. Hopkin | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | John Gough | J. Gough | |||||||||
| Don Hutchison | D. Hutchison | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Kevin McStay | K. McStay | |||||||||
| Dominic Mason | D. Mason | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Samir Witte | S. Witte | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Bryan Nok | B. Nok | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Colin Dickov | C. Dickov | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Callum Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Ian Carragher | I. Carragher |  | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Neil Booth | N. Booth | | 56 | M |  | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | ||||||||
| Joos Seedorf | J. Seedorf | | 59 | A | | 10 | | | A | 47 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Vasco Lima | V. Lima | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Colin Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Garry McGrory | G. McGrory | | 53 | A | | 12 | | D | 49 | | Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | |||||||||
| Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 53 | A | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Gavin Telfer | G. Telfer | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 52 | D | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Alec Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 4,968 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dumbarton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alec Mcinnes.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic kick off!
2.49
0-0John Gough plays the ball forward to Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a simple pass, allowing Callum Davidson to run into the box. Callum Davidson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.06
0-0Neil Booth clumsily knocks into Andy Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.56
0-0Bryan Nok threads a neat ball through to Colin Law. Colin Law whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Alberto Campos!
16.06
0-0Andy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
Don Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Neil Booth. Neil Booth flicks a high pass forward. Joos Seedorf comfortably collects the pass. Joos Seedorf knocks the ball forward, putting Vasco Lima through on goal. Vasco Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
21.49
0-0Joos Seedorf hacks Samir Witte from behind! The referee motions to Joos Seedorf to come over. It's a red card!! Samir Witte runs off the knock.
22.15
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.38
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest. Callum Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.23
Samir Witte passes the ball forward to Bryan Nok. Bryan Nok deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.30
Dominic Mason sees Neil Booth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Booth hits a low pass to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Gough.
34.38
Dominic Mason plays the ball forward to Colin Dickov. With vision, Colin Dickov plays the ball forward to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.07
Andy Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Law. Colin Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alberto Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
44.28
0-145.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Dumbarton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
54.06
0-1Bryan Nok takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Garry Naysmith. Neil Hendry catches Garry Naysmith on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
60.54
0-1Forfar Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alec McCoist replacing Samir Witte .
65.31
Ian Carragher threads a neat ball through to Vasco Lima. Vasco Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Gough.
73.18
Ian Carragher barges into Andy Davidson. The referee brings Ian Carragher to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Davidson is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
77.57
Andy Davidson sees Garry Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
78.48
Don Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Ian Carragher who brings the ball under control. Ian Carragher flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Lima who takes it down. Vasco Lima shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! John Mason had no chance!! Goal for Forfar Athletic!
83.45
Kevin McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.05
Bryan Nok flicks a high ball forward to Garry Naysmith who gracefully takes it down. Garry Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
25.3%
47%
27.7%
Scorers
| Vasco Lima 78 | Colin Law 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Lima of Forfar Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mason (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Neil Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Dickov (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ian Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Booth (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Joos Seedorf (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 11. | Vasco Lima (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Garry McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gallacher (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Cleland (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | John Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samir Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bryan Nok (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Andy Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Law (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Alec McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Telfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |