Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 61 |  | Stephen Morrison | S. Morrison | ||||||||
| Darren Dean | D. Dean |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Andy Morton | A. Morton | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi |  | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 |  | Mario Moutinho | M. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Jermaine Insley | J. Insley | | 66 | D | | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Sylvain Thatcher | S. Thatcher | ||||||||
| Martin Murrin | M. Murrin | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Tommy Neville | T. Neville | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 6 | | D | 45 | | John Matteo | J. Matteo | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 69 | | Pascal Arndt | P. Arndt | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 |  | Romero P. Marcelino | R. Marcelino | |||||||||
| Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Colin Hansen | C. Hansen | |||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Don Meiklejohn | D. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 68 | D | | 12 | | M | 60 | | David Souness | D. Souness | |||||||||
| Ernesto Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez | | 32 | M | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Stuart Morrison | S. Morrison | |||||||||
| Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | | 63 | A | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Craig McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 9,451 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Booth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Booth.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
2.04
0-0Romero P. Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
1-0Ralph Upson flicks a high pass forward. Gary Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Campbell makes a probing pass between the defence to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Stephen Morrison has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.16
1-0Martin Murrin flicks a high ball forward to Chris Proctor who takes it down. Chris Proctor picks a pass forward to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson runs straight at the defence! Alberto Robinson cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Solid save from Stephen Morrison.
14.29
1-0Romero P. Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Don Meiklejohn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.30
Romero P. Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Mason controls it well on his chest. Gavin Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Simon Schrader.
27.41
1-0Mario Moutinho clumsily knocks into Gavin Rae. The referee calls over Mario Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Rae runs off the knock.
30.35
With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Marcelino stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Marcelino shoots from distance but it flies wide!
32.25
With great vision, Romero P. Marcelino plays the ball forward to Colin Hansen. Colin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Mason. Gavin Mason flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
33.03
Darren Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Rae. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Rae stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Rae sees Denis Roda just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Denis Roda provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
48.47
Jermaine Insley knocks the ball forward to Ralph Upson. Ralph Upson threads a neat ball through to Gary Campbell. With great vision, Gary Campbell plays the ball forward to Alberto Robinson who has made a great run into the box. Alberto Robinson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
49.56
2-0Fabian N. Benussi hacks Gavin Mason from behind! The referee warns Fabian N. Benussi to calm down! Gavin Mason runs off the knock.
51.33
Pascal Arndt comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Upson. The referee calls over Pascal Arndt and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.12
2-0Romero P. Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Fabian N. Benussi comes in with a late challenge on Don Meiklejohn. Don Meiklejohn appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.35
Pascal Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hansen controls it well on his chest. Colin Hansen cuts inside the box! Colin Hansen takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Simon Schrader had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
60.40
2-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Paul Hutchison replacing Fabian N. Benussi .Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Stuart Morrison replacing Gavin Mason .
61.42
Ralph Upson hacks Pascal Arndt from behind! The referee calls over Ralph Upson and warns him to calm down! Pascal Arndt stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.53
2-1Gavin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson threads the ball through to Gary Campbell but he's offside!
65.36
Paul Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Proctor. Chris Proctor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell beats his man to it with a header but somehow Stephen Morrison manages to keep it out.
66.22
Tommy Neville threads the ball through to Romero P. Marcelino. Romero P. Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morrison collects the pass. Stuart Morrison edges inside the box! Stuart Morrison rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
69.48
Gavin Rae flicks a high ball forward to Denis Roda who takes it down. Denis Roda shoots from long range but is denied by Stephen Morrison. Excellent save.
71.12
Ralph Upson comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Arndt. The referee calls over Ralph Upson and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Arndt stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.03
Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Ernesto Gonzalez replacing Ralph Upson and Luke Oakes replacing Chris Proctor and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Albion Rovers have made a substitution with David Souness replacing Sylvain Thatcher .
79.58
Paul Hutchison lofts the ball long. Gary Campbell sees Denis Roda just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Denis Roda muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.57
Pascal Arndt threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%
Scorers
| Alberto Robinson 9 Denis Roda 33, 80 | Colin Hansen 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Denis Roda of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Schrader (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabian N. Benussi (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Murrin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Upson (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Chris Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Robinson (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Denis Roda (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luke Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Stephen Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Moutinho (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Sylvain Thatcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tommy Neville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | John Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pascal Arndt (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Romero P. Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Colin Hansen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Don Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stuart Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig McStay (MID) | 0 | |