Match Report
| Dumbarton | Dumbarton |  |  | Ayr United | Ayr United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| John Mason | J. Mason |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Kevin Hendry | K. Hendry | |||||||||
| John Gough | J. Gough | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 62 | | Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | ||||||||
| Kevin McStay | K. McStay | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 49 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Samir Witte | S. Witte |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Colin James | C. James | |||||||||
| Bryan Nok | B. Nok |  | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Dominic McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Callum Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Billy Hendry | B. Hendry | |||||||||
| Craig Ferguson | C. Ferguson | | 41 | M | | 8 | | A | 47 |  | Carl Wiltord | C. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Callum Davidson | C. Davidson | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 46 | | Callum Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 47 | A | | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Stephen Hopkin | S. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Colin Law | C. Law | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Neil Niven | N. Niven | |||||||||
| Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | | 49 | D | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Dominic Matteo | D. Matteo | |||||||||
| Gavin Telfer | G. Telfer | | 45 | A | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Steve Lightfoot | S. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Alec Mcinnes | A. Mcinnes | | 45 | D | | 14 | | M | 47 | | Graeme Windass | G. Windass | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Boots Direct |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,636 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mason.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mason.
0.00
0-0Dumbarton start the match!
2.05
0-0Callum Caldwell advances with the ball. Callum Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
3.39
0-0Dominic McStay breaks forward. Dominic McStay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Niven. Neil Niven sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.10
0-0John Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Bryan Nok. Bryan Nok runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bryan Nok knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
9.48
0-0Craig Gemmell barges into Bryan Nok. The referee brings Craig Gemmell to one side and gives him a warning! Bryan Nok hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.20
Craig Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Davidson. Callum Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin James.
15.08
Craig Gemmell passes the ball forward to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
16.45
Kevin McStay passes the ball forward to Callum Caldwell. Callum Caldwell sees Callum Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.54
Colin James knocks the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.40
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.57
Carl Wiltord barges into John Gough. The referee calls over Carl Wiltord and warns him to calm down! John Gough runs off the knock.
26.06
Bryan Nok flicks a high ball forward to Colin Law who takes it down. Colin Law whips in a cross ball towards Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
32.50
Callum Caldwell makes a probing pass to Garry Naysmith. Garry Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.53
0-1Colin James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Gemmell. Craig Gemmell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Gemmell shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.26
Samir Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Callum Davidson who brings the ball under control. Callum Davidson shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.33
Craig Ferguson plays the ball forward to Colin Law. Colin Law skips past Colin James! Colin Law rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.16
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith collects the pass. Garry Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic McStay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dumbarton appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
48.30
Billy Hendry makes a probing pass to Neil Niven. Neil Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.10
Colin James flicks a high pass forward to Billy Hendry who brings the ball under control. Billy Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Hendry makes a defence splitting pass to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but John Mason manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.41
Andy Mason passes the ball forward to Billy Hendry. Billy Hendry knocks the ball forward to Carl Wiltord. Carl Wiltord controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.42
0-1Dumbarton have made a substitution with Alec McCoist replacing Samir Witte .Ayr United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic Matteo replacing Craig Gemmell and Steve Lightfoot replacing Stephen Hopkin .
63.42
Billy Hendry sees space and advances. Billy Hendry shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.44
Callum Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Garry Naysmith collects the pass. Garry Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
67.42
Craig Ferguson hacks Dominic Matteo from behind! The referee calls over Craig Ferguson and warns him to calm down! Dominic Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.49
77.49
Ayr United have made a substitution with Graeme Windass replacing Andy Mason .
79.44
Alec McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Davidson. Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Callum Davidson controls it well on his chest. Callum Davidson plays a scrappy one-two with Garry Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Callum Davidson takes a shot at goal. Kevin Hendry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.38
Andy Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Garry Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Garry Naysmith shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mason who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bryan Nok of Dumbarton |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Samir Witte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bryan Nok (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Andy Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Callum Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Callum Davidson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Garry Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin Law (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Alec McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Telfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alec Mcinnes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin James (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dominic McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Billy Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carl Wiltord (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | Callum Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Hopkin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Neil Niven (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Matteo (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Windass (MID) | 6 | |