Match Report
1st defeat for Dunoon
Match Day Sponsor: - Ian Hamilton Scaffolding
Kings Park Rangers 1 - Dunoon AFC 0
In the final league cup group game Dunoon travelled once again to Glasgow Green to play Kings Park Rangers.
KPR started the game at a much higher tempo and controlled the game over the initial period.
During this time KPR scored an absolute screamer of a goal. A half volley from the right hand side of Dunoon’s box which flew into the top left hand corners of Dunoon’s goal.
Dunoon through the first 30min’s struggled with KPR movement. Slowly Dunoon started to work there way into the game and by half time could easily have been all square.
The second half started the way the first half finished, with KPR having plenty of possession but with Dunoon making the clear chances.
With the clock ticking down Dunoon pushed men further looking for the equaliser that would take them to the quarterfinals. Creating a number of excellent chances but just not taking them on the night.
Good luck to KPR in the quarterfinals.
Considering that KPR are in the division above Dunoon the overall display had many positives and very few negatives.
Team
Jackson, Smith, Cooper, D. Kelly, Laughlan, G. McDonald, Macintyre, Vinson, Cunning, Lehane, McBride
Subs: - McNee, P. Kelly, N. MacDonald, Flint
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Full Marks for Dunoon
Match Day Sponsor: - Mirad Jewellers
Rutherglen 2 - Dunoon AFC 4
On the 1st midweek game of the season Dunoon went through to Cambuslang to play Rutherglen in the Centenary cup. This would be a good test as Rutherglen are in the same division as the new look Dunoon.
With Dunoon flying out the blocks and taking the game to hosts it was only a matter of time before the visitors opened the scoring. With some great work by McBride in setting up Vinson to open his account for the season and Dunoons lead on the day.
The home team were not in the game during the early stage and it looked likely that Dunoon would increase their lead. Disaster struck with a simple ball over the top 1-1. Two minutes later a repeat made it an unlikely 2-1 to the home team.
This spurred the home team on and for a 10 minute period pressed Dunoon looking to kill off the game.
Dunoon picked the tempo up again winning a corner. The corner was flashed in and with the keeper only stopping it on the line McBride was first to follow up and poke home the equaliser.
A great move down the left saw the tireless Cooper who 1st timed a shot that sizzled towards the goal. The Rutherglen keeper could only palm the shot were McBride again 1st to react to head home his second and Dunoons 3rd of the day.
With Dunoon now in total control of the game there was to be no way back for Rutherglen.
With some great work from Lehane & McBride the margin of victory should have been wider.
5 minutes from the end Dunoon finally killed off the game as a contest with Lehane dancing through 3 defenders to shoot at goal. Good save from the goalkeeper however MacIntyre followed up and closed out the game.
That makes it 2 wins out of two for Dunoon and a win or draw against Kings Park Rangers on Tuesday night will see Dunoon through to the quarter finals of the Centenary Cup.
What went well: - On a tight pitch and Dunoon worked hard to create space for the pacing game.
Good partnerships developing through the team.
Better If:- Poor defending for the 2 goals conceded. Concentration needs to be better if we want to make things happen this season.
Team
Jackson, Smith, Cooper, D. Kelly, Laughlan, Flint, Macintyre, Vinson, Cunning, Lehane, McBride
Subs: - McNee, P. Kelly, N. MacDonald
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Winning Start for Dunoon AFC
Match Day Sponsor: - D.S Loughlin Roofing Specialist
Dunoon AFC 3 – Millbeg 1
The season opened for Dunoon in a positive fashion with a well-deserved victory over Millbeg.
The score line flattered the visitors who through there own fault had a man sent off after 30min’s.
From the start Millbeg was very quick to close the space down and with some wholesome tackles to thwart some early pressure form Dunoon.
However after only 15min of consistent pressure from the home team Dunoon’s 1st goal came after a great run by Jamie Cunning from the half way line. He powered past 4 defenders to calmly finish a great solo effort.
Unfortunately Dunoon did not capitalise on all the early pressure and after the 1st goal dropped there standard and let Millbeg into the game. With Millbeg going for a more direct form of football this never really caused to many problems for Dunoon’s back 4.
Dunoon picked the tempo up again and then went 2 up with a penalty. A sweeping move down the left resulting in an angle drive into the box. Jon Lehane went to control on his chest and was clattered through the back. Mark McBride confidently to the penalty and slotted home easily.
Millbeg had no answer to the pace and technique of some of the Dunoon players and was forced into committing a number of fouls. It was always on the cards that they would get a man sent off based on the number of fouls being committed at this time.
With Dunoon now pushing on with the extra man trying to finish off the game got hit with the sucker punch by Millbeg. Long ball over the top with some support form the midfield. Alan Laughlan went to make what looked like a good tackle, however the referee saw other wise and Millbeg scored from the resultant Penalty.
The second half continued as the first half finished with Dunoon with the bulk of the possession and opportunities at goal with Millbeg hitting on the break. With Dunoon missing some good chances, some great blocks by the Millbeg keeper and defence keeping the score line down.
With 15min to go Millbeg created a great break into the box where from point blank Calum Jackson made two brilliant saves to stop Millbeg from levelling the match.
With 9 min’s remaining Dunoon finished off the game with a flowing move down the left again with Mark McBride cutting back John Vinson who squared to Alan Laughlan who scored with some aplomb.
What went well:- Good work rate and effort from the full 15, focused on keeping shape and using the width of the park.
Better If:- The team took more of the goal scoring chances that came there way, Did not drop the temp after scoring the 1st & 2nd goal.
Team
Jackson, Smith, Cooper, D. Kelly, Laughlan, Finnegan, Macintyre, Vinson, Cunning, Lehane, McBride
Subs:- McNee, Blair, Flint, P. Kelly.
Match Day Sponsor: - Ian Hamilton Scaffolding
Kings Park Rangers 1 - Dunoon AFC 0
In the final league cup group game Dunoon travelled once again to Glasgow Green to play Kings Park Rangers.
KPR started the game at a much higher tempo and controlled the game over the initial period.
During this time KPR scored an absolute screamer of a goal. A half volley from the right hand side of Dunoon’s box which flew into the top left hand corners of Dunoon’s goal.
Dunoon through the first 30min’s struggled with KPR movement. Slowly Dunoon started to work there way into the game and by half time could easily have been all square.
The second half started the way the first half finished, with KPR having plenty of possession but with Dunoon making the clear chances.
With the clock ticking down Dunoon pushed men further looking for the equaliser that would take them to the quarterfinals. Creating a number of excellent chances but just not taking them on the night.
Good luck to KPR in the quarterfinals.
Considering that KPR are in the division above Dunoon the overall display had many positives and very few negatives.
Team
Jackson, Smith, Cooper, D. Kelly, Laughlan, G. McDonald, Macintyre, Vinson, Cunning, Lehane, McBride
Subs: - McNee, P. Kelly, N. MacDonald, Flint
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Full Marks for Dunoon
Match Day Sponsor: - Mirad Jewellers
Rutherglen 2 - Dunoon AFC 4
On the 1st midweek game of the season Dunoon went through to Cambuslang to play Rutherglen in the Centenary cup. This would be a good test as Rutherglen are in the same division as the new look Dunoon.
With Dunoon flying out the blocks and taking the game to hosts it was only a matter of time before the visitors opened the scoring. With some great work by McBride in setting up Vinson to open his account for the season and Dunoons lead on the day.
The home team were not in the game during the early stage and it looked likely that Dunoon would increase their lead. Disaster struck with a simple ball over the top 1-1. Two minutes later a repeat made it an unlikely 2-1 to the home team.
This spurred the home team on and for a 10 minute period pressed Dunoon looking to kill off the game.
Dunoon picked the tempo up again winning a corner. The corner was flashed in and with the keeper only stopping it on the line McBride was first to follow up and poke home the equaliser.
A great move down the left saw the tireless Cooper who 1st timed a shot that sizzled towards the goal. The Rutherglen keeper could only palm the shot were McBride again 1st to react to head home his second and Dunoons 3rd of the day.
With Dunoon now in total control of the game there was to be no way back for Rutherglen.
With some great work from Lehane & McBride the margin of victory should have been wider.
5 minutes from the end Dunoon finally killed off the game as a contest with Lehane dancing through 3 defenders to shoot at goal. Good save from the goalkeeper however MacIntyre followed up and closed out the game.
That makes it 2 wins out of two for Dunoon and a win or draw against Kings Park Rangers on Tuesday night will see Dunoon through to the quarter finals of the Centenary Cup.
What went well: - On a tight pitch and Dunoon worked hard to create space for the pacing game.
Good partnerships developing through the team.
Better If:- Poor defending for the 2 goals conceded. Concentration needs to be better if we want to make things happen this season.
Team
Jackson, Smith, Cooper, D. Kelly, Laughlan, Flint, Macintyre, Vinson, Cunning, Lehane, McBride
Subs: - McNee, P. Kelly, N. MacDonald
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Winning Start for Dunoon AFC
Match Day Sponsor: - D.S Loughlin Roofing Specialist
Dunoon AFC 3 – Millbeg 1
The season opened for Dunoon in a positive fashion with a well-deserved victory over Millbeg.
The score line flattered the visitors who through there own fault had a man sent off after 30min’s.
From the start Millbeg was very quick to close the space down and with some wholesome tackles to thwart some early pressure form Dunoon.
However after only 15min of consistent pressure from the home team Dunoon’s 1st goal came after a great run by Jamie Cunning from the half way line. He powered past 4 defenders to calmly finish a great solo effort.
Unfortunately Dunoon did not capitalise on all the early pressure and after the 1st goal dropped there standard and let Millbeg into the game. With Millbeg going for a more direct form of football this never really caused to many problems for Dunoon’s back 4.
Dunoon picked the tempo up again and then went 2 up with a penalty. A sweeping move down the left resulting in an angle drive into the box. Jon Lehane went to control on his chest and was clattered through the back. Mark McBride confidently to the penalty and slotted home easily.
Millbeg had no answer to the pace and technique of some of the Dunoon players and was forced into committing a number of fouls. It was always on the cards that they would get a man sent off based on the number of fouls being committed at this time.
With Dunoon now pushing on with the extra man trying to finish off the game got hit with the sucker punch by Millbeg. Long ball over the top with some support form the midfield. Alan Laughlan went to make what looked like a good tackle, however the referee saw other wise and Millbeg scored from the resultant Penalty.
The second half continued as the first half finished with Dunoon with the bulk of the possession and opportunities at goal with Millbeg hitting on the break. With Dunoon missing some good chances, some great blocks by the Millbeg keeper and defence keeping the score line down.
With 15min to go Millbeg created a great break into the box where from point blank Calum Jackson made two brilliant saves to stop Millbeg from levelling the match.
With 9 min’s remaining Dunoon finished off the game with a flowing move down the left again with Mark McBride cutting back John Vinson who squared to Alan Laughlan who scored with some aplomb.
What went well:- Good work rate and effort from the full 15, focused on keeping shape and using the width of the park.
Better If:- The team took more of the goal scoring chances that came there way, Did not drop the temp after scoring the 1st & 2nd goal.
Team
Jackson, Smith, Cooper, D. Kelly, Laughlan, Finnegan, Macintyre, Vinson, Cunning, Lehane, McBride
Subs:- McNee, Blair, Flint, P. Kelly.
