Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| David ross Campbell | David ross Campbell | Tom Bingham | Tom Bingham | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ragnar Ásgeirsson | R. Ásgeirsson |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 81 |  | Steinar Halle | S. Halle | |||||||||
| Gerhard Augstein | G. Augstein |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Lucien Ndo | L. Ndo | |||||||||
| Carlos Martins | C. Martins |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Zachary Thompson | Z. Thompson | |||||||||
| Sergio Lima | S. Lima | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 |  | Con Bosnich | C. Bosnich | |||||||||
| Les Hulme | L. Hulme |  | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 78 | | Hannes Behrens | H. Behrens | |||||||||
| Daniel Stockdale | D. Stockdale | | 74 | M | | 6 | | M | 84 | | Jon Riza | J. Riza | |||||||||
| Nicolas Welter | N. Welter | | 76 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 79 | | Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson | G. Gardarsson | ||||||||
| Gerhard Neuhaus | G. Neuhaus | | 77 | M | | 8 | | | A | 82 |  | Edmundo Soler | E. Soler | ||||||||
| Kasper Beck | K. Beck |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 | | Gísli Illugason | G. Illugason | |||||||||
| Xavier Deflandre | X. Deflandre |  | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 83 | | Howard Lee | H. Lee | |||||||||
| Jorge Almeida | J. Almeida | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 79 | | Francisco Anderson | F. Anderson | |||||||||
| Scott Matteo | S. Matteo |  | 43 | D | | 12 | | D | 32 | | Scott Hopkin | S. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Liam Ince | L. Ince | | 31 | M | | 13 | | M | 35 | | Colin Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Eduardo Viana | E. Viana | | 52 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 |  | Ernest Hill | E. Hill | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0Falkirk get the match underway!
4.31
0-0Daniel Stockdale threads the ball through to Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
6.57
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Soler collects the pass. Edmundo Soler shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ragnar Ásgeirsson manages to gather it comfortably.
12.46
Jon Riza threads the ball through to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. With a superhuman jump, Gísli Illugason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Ragnar Ásgeirsson manages to keep it out.
15.35
0-0Nicolas Welter kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
18.29
0-0Lucien Ndo takes the throw-in. Con Bosnich threads the ball through to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson whips in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Carlos Martins's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.20
0-0Jon Riza takes a quick corner, playing it short to Edmundo Soler. Carlos Martins comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
20.14
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson laces a through ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason plays a sublime one-two with Edmundo Soler and races in on goal... Gísli Illugason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ragnar Ásgeirsson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
21.11
Con Bosnich knocks the ball forward to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson picks a pass forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
22.21
0-026.00
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Lima.
30.04
Daniel Stockdale flicks a high pass forward to Kasper Beck who brings the ball under control. Kasper Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.19
Les Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.37
Zachary Thompson passes the ball forward to Jon Riza. Jon Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ragnar Ásgeirsson who gathers it comfortably.
34.16
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Anderson who takes it down. Francisco Anderson shoots from distance but somehow Ragnar Ásgeirsson manages to keep it out.
38.31
Without breaking stride, Gerhard Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Zachary Thompson.
40.33
Gerhard Augstein comes in with a late challenge on Howard Lee. The referee brings Gerhard Augstein to one side and gives him a warning! Howard Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson surges forward with the ball. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson plays the ball forward to Gísli Illugason who has made a great run into the box. Carlos Martins hacks Gísli Illugason from behind! Gísli Illugason appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.21
Carlos Martins threads a neat ball through to Les Hulme. Les Hulme sees a break and surges forward. Les Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Steinar Halle!
57.25
Daniel Stockdale sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Con Bosnich.
63.32
Daniel Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Deflandre collects the pass. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida makes a deft header. Steinar Halle manages to gather it.
66.31
Nicolas Welter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
69.31
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson chips the ball to his team mate, Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ragnar Ásgeirsson smothers it!
72.18
Zachary Thompson plays the ball forward to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson passes the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.26
1-0Gerhard Augstein takes a short throw-in bringing Carlos Martins into play. Carlos Martins makes a probing pass to Les Hulme. Les Hulme runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Les Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Steinar Halle had no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
83.37
Jon Riza flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Soler who takes it down. Edmundo Soler finds some space and shoots from distance. Ragnar Ásgeirsson comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.10
Con Bosnich flicks a high pass forward. Jon Riza collects the pass. Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. With a superhuman jump, Edmundo Soler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Ragnar Ásgeirsson, sees it late!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
90.00
Con Bosnich sees Jon Riza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Riza brings the ball forward. Jon Riza whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler makes a deft header but is denied by Ragnar Ásgeirsson. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ragnar Ásgeirsson of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ragnar Ásgeirsson (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Hulme (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Daniel Stockdale (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kasper Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Xavier Deflandre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jorge Almeida (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Scott Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Ince (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steinar Halle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lucien Ndo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zachary Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Con Bosnich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jon Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Edmundo Soler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Gísli Illugason (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Howard Lee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Anderson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernest Hill (ATT) | 0 | |