Falkirk 0-0 Dumbarton: Bairns hit woodwork four times

Falkirk manager Paul Hartley. Picture Michael Gillen

Falkirk endured a frustrating afternoon in failing to break down Dumbarton, chiefly due to the Sons' goal living a charmed life.

The Bairns struck the post and bar a total of four times during a dominant first-half performance. After Stuart Carswell wasted a great chance inside three minutes when the Sons midfielder shot wide, the hosts laid siege to the Dumbarton goal.

Craig Sibbald was denied by the upright with a shot from Joe McKee’s corner after 12 minutes before Regan Tumilty’s cross-cum-shot cannoned off the post.