Sons managed to overcome a stubborn East Stirling side to book there place in round 2 of the William Hill Scottish cup.
The scoreline really flattered sons who played poorly throughout the majority of the game.Scott Agnew and Jim Lister had early shots saved before Agnew put a pinpoint cross onto the head of captain Andy Graham who looped his header over the Shire keeper for his first sons goal.It should have been 2 ten minutes later but Bryan Prunty shot wide following an excellent Lister dummy.However the third divison side got an equaliser in the 44th minute David Greenhill cut in from the left wing and curled a wonderful shot beyond Ewings and into the top corner sending the loud shire support wild.Their joy however was short lived just a minute later sons went 2-1 up Garry Flemings perfect cross was headed in by former Alloa striker Lister for his 14th Dumbarton goal.The second half started with more Shire pressure and twice Paul Quinn went close but the ex Albion Rovers striker didnt have his shooting boots on,and this was punished in the 77th minute when Scott Agnew floated in a free kick which powerfully headed down by Alan Lithgow his effort was saved but it fell for Bryan Prunty who had the simplest of tasks o slot the ball into the empty net from half a yard.The intrduction of Stevie Mcdougall sparked the game into life,twice the former Airdrie star jinked through the deffence only to see his shot saved by the shire keeper,his final run forced Hay into a great save to tip the ball behind for corner which was glanced into the head by Alan Lithgow.The scoreline was harsh on East Stirling but credit must go to them and their fans who were excellent throughout however sons will need to improve if they want to get anything against Cowdenbeath next week. Man of the Match-Garry Fleming Ref watch-Craig Charleston tried to make at all about him and annoyed both fans with picky decisions,the standside lino however was superb and called everything correctly so well done sir! 5/10 Next up Cowdenbeath (away)
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CategoriesAuthorI'm Fraser, 22, Sons fan who is now living the dream of reporting on Dumbarton for the Lennox Herald. |