Match Report
| Peterhead | Peterhead |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Hansen | G. Hansen |  | 55 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Simon Schrader | S. Schrader | |||||||||
| Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Romero P. Molina | R. Molina | |||||||||
| Alex McStay | A. McStay | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Darren Dean | D. Dean | |||||||||
| Dominic Mccall | D. Mccall | | 51 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 66 | | Jermaine Insley | J. Insley | ||||||||
| John Thomson | J. Thomson | | 74 | M | | 5 | | D | 52 |  | Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi | |||||||||
| David Jardim | D. Jardim |  | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ralph Upson | R. Upson | |||||||||
| Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 76 | | Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | |||||||||
| Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Achille Caruso | A. Caruso | |||||||||
| Gavin Collins | G. Collins | | 60 | A | | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | ||||||||
| Matt Niven | M. Niven | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Denis Roda | D. Roda | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
| Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | | 52 | G | | 12 | | D | 68 | | Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Andre Marques | A. Marques | | 51 | D | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| Alex Law | A. Law | | 50 | D | | 14 | | A | 60 | | Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,227 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Brady.
The pitch is in good condition.
Peterhead are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Brady.
0.00
0-0Peterhead start the match!
6.53
0-0Alex McStay flicks a high pass forward to David Jardim who brings the ball under control. David Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romero P. Molina.
12.37
0-0Achille Caruso sees a break and surges forward. Achille Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Luke Oakes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Luke Oakes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Garry Hansen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
18.11
Ralph Upson threads a neat ball through to Denis Roda. Denis Roda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Mccall.
20.04
0-0David Jardim threads the ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
30.43
0-0Neil Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Chris Proctor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Chris Proctor runs off the knock.
33.14
0-0David Jardim threads a neat ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven makes a probing pass to Richard Strachan but he's offside!
34.22
Achille Caruso receives the ball from a throw-in from Chris Proctor. Achille Caruso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
David Jardim hits a low pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Insley.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterhead players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
Stuart Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Thomson. John Thomson makes a simple pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.46
Darren Dean brings the ball forward. Darren Dean flicks a high pass forward. Luke Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Oakes plays a one-two with Gary Campbell and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Luke Oakes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.43
Ralph Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes edges inside the box! Luke Oakes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
54.44
Chris Proctor makes a simple pass to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.03
0-0Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Paul Hutchison replacing Jermaine Insley, Gavin Rae replacing Ralph Upson and Alberto Robinson replacing Luke Oakes .
61.06
0-0Neil Hendry clumsily knocks into Gavin Rae. The referee warns Neil Hendry to calm down! Gavin Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.29
0-0Stuart Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry threads the ball through to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Romero P. Molina catches Matt Niven on the ankles. Penalty for Peterhead!!
65.29
0-0The referee points to the spot..
66.31
1-0Gavin Collins slowly runs up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.36
Chris Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda advances inside the box! Denis Roda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Garry Hansen reads it well. Good save!
72.12
Gavin Rae sees Alberto Robinson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Robinson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
73.10
From the throw-in, Dominic Mccall picks out Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson threads a neat ball through to David Jardim. Without breaking stride, David Jardim plays the ball forward to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Schrader is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.41
Peterhead have made a substitution with Alex Law replacing Matt Niven .
78.51
Dominic Mccall advances with the ball. Dominic Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.07
Paul Hutchison barges into Gavin Collins. The referee calls over Paul Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.32
Gavin Rae threads a neat ball through to Denis Roda. Denis Roda rushes past Alex McStay! Denis Roda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Chris Proctor makes a probing pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Garry Hansen manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.4%
53.6%
Play Area
36.2%
44.9%
18.8%
Scorers
| Gavin Collins 66 (p) Matt Niven 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Niven of Peterhead |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Hansen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stuart Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alex McStay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Neil Hendry (MID) |  | 4 |
| 8. | Paul Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Collins (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Matt Niven (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Richard Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Dickov (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Marques (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Simon Schrader (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabian N. Benussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Upson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Chris Proctor (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Achille Caruso (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Luke Oakes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Denis Roda (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | | 5 |
| 13. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alberto Robinson (ATT) | 6 | |