Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     AberdeenAberdeen
David ross CampbellDavid ross Campbell Derek Robson Derek Robson
Ragnar ÁsgeirssonR. Ásgeirsson72
G
1captain
G
86Maksym TerekhinM. Terekhin
Gerhard AugsteinG. Augstein73
D
2
D
75Danny GrellaD. Grella
Rodolphe AbdessadkiR. Abdessadki73
D
3
D
72Uruguay DuarteU. Duarte
Alexander KneisslA. Kneissl73
D
4
D
75Stefaan ScifoS. Scifo
Nuno CastroN. Castro73
M
5
M
85Marcel VegaM. Vega
Les HulmeL. Hulme76
M
6
M
83Manuel GiménezM. Giménez
Daniel StockdaleD. Stockdale74
M
captain7
M
82David NivenD. Niven
Gerhard NeuhausG. Neuhaus78
M
8
M
88Billy CollinsB. Collins
Xavier DeflandreX. Deflandre74
A
9
A
77Arni ÁskelssonA. Áskelsson
Jorge AlmeidaJ. Almeida73
A
10
A
82Leevi TaulerusL. Taulerus
Martin RöslerM. Rösler72
A
11
A
83Dax GrayD. Gray
 
Scott MatteoS. Matteo43
D
12
A
74Youri SalenkoY. Salenko
Liam InceL. Ince31
M
13
A
81Con EmertonC. Emerton
João Gabriel MartinsJ. Martins23
G
14
M
69Craig MccallC. Mccall

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Aberdeen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Aberdeen are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Law.


0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
2.03
Gerhard Neuhaus threads a neat ball through to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maksym Terekhin who gathers it comfortably.
3.58
Les Hulme threads a neat ball through to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.39
Nuno Castro flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Deflandre who takes it down. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Grella.
8.17
Manuel Giménez makes a probing pass to Dax Gray. Dax Gray advances inside the box! Dax Gray shoots from just inside the box but somehow Ragnar Ásgeirsson manages to keep it out.
9.40
Danny Grella clumsily knocks into Gerhard Neuhaus. The referee calls over Danny Grella and shows him a yellow card! Gerhard Neuhaus stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.04
Les Hulme changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Les Hulme shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Maksym Terekhin. What a great pair of hands!
20.27
Daniel Stockdale threads the ball through to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.07
Uruguay Duarte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez flicks a high pass forward. Dax Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Ragnar Ásgeirsson.
22.01
It's a corner kick which Marcel Vega takes quickly, playing the ball short to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
24.06
Billy Collins catches Les Hulme on the ankles. Billy Collins is given a warning by the referee! Les Hulme stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.31
Alexander Kneissl launches a long ball forward into the other half. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefaan Scifo.
27.22
Billy Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolphe Abdessadki.
30.22
Daniel Stockdale hits a low pass to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
33.47
Without breaking stride, David Niven plays the ball forward to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
34.00
Rodolphe Abdessadki kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Stockdale. Daniel Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Grella.
38.21
Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
40.20
Daniel Stockdale sees space and advances. Daniel Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler flicks the ball with his head. Maksym Terekhin gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.31
Les Hulme sees Jorge Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maksym Terekhin who gathers it comfortably.
44.51
Manuel Giménez makes a simple pass to Dax Gray. Dax Gray tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
47.34
Billy Collins sees Arni Áskelsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arni Áskelsson shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
49.34
Stefaan Scifo laces a through ball forward to David Niven. With some swift thinking, David Niven plays the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson connects with a diving header but Ragnar Ásgeirsson is on top of it.
53.49
Marcel Vega knocks the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
54.53
Daniel Stockdale hits a low pass to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.57
Manuel Giménez sees Leevi Taulerus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.09
Uruguay Duarte decides to run forward with the ball. Uruguay Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Leevi Taulerus controls it well on his chest. Leevi Taulerus whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.46
Daniel Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.39
Billy Collins threads a neat ball through to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.16
Danny Grella flicks a high pass forward. David Niven controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, David Niven plays the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.53
Rodolphe Abdessadki chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro threads a neat ball through to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler beats his man to it with a header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.28
Alexander Kneissl comes in with a late challenge on Arni Áskelsson. Alexander Kneissl is warned by the referee! Arni Áskelsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.28
Free kick to Aberdeen just outside the area...
82.55
Marcel Vega calmly steps up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
83.31
Danny Grella sees space and advances. Danny Grella flicks a high pass forward. Arni Áskelsson controls it well on his chest. Arni Áskelsson plays a scrappy one-two with Leevi Taulerus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Arni Áskelsson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Arni Áskelsson scores for Aberdeen!!
87.21
Alexander Kneissl flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Stockdale. Daniel Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Almeida. Jorge Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uruguay Duarte.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Aberdeen
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%

Scorers
Dax Gray 65
Arni Áskelsson 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dax Gray of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Ragnar Ásgeirsson (GK)
8
2.Gerhard Augstein (DEF)
6
3.Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Kneissl (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Castro (MID)
6
6.Les Hulme (MID)
7
7.Daniel Stockdale (MID)
7
8.Gerhard Neuhaus (MID)
6
9.Xavier Deflandre (ATT)
6
10.Jorge Almeida (ATT)
6
11.Martin Rösler (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Matteo (DEF)
0
13.Liam Ince (MID)
0
14.João Gabriel Martins (GK)
0

1.Maksym Terekhin (GK)
6
2.Danny Grella (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Uruguay Duarte (DEF)
7
4.Stefaan Scifo (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Vega (MID)
6
6.Manuel Giménez (MID)
7
7.David Niven (MID)
6
8.Billy Collins (MID)
6
9.Arni Áskelsson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Leevi Taulerus (ATT)
8
11.Dax Gray (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Youri Salenko (ATT)
0
13.Con Emerton (ATT)
0
14.Craig Mccall (MID)
0