Match Report
| Motherwell | Motherwell |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Andy James | A. James |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Simon Schrader | S. Schrader | |||||||||
| Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Romero P. Molina | R. Molina | |||||||||
| Mauricio Gainza | M. Gainza | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Darren Dean | D. Dean | |||||||||
| Torsten Eilts | T. Eilts | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Darren Greening | D. Greening | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 52 |  | Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi | |||||||||
| Eric Raff | E. Raff | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Ralph Upson | R. Upson | |||||||||
| Pedro Ibanez | P. Ibanez | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Gavin Rae | G. Rae | |||||||||
| David McGrory | D. McGrory | | 80 | A |  | | 8 | | M | 76 | | Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | ||||||||
| Gavin Morrison | G. Morrison | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 | | Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | |||||||||
| Gavin McStay | G. McStay | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Denis Roda | D. Roda | |||||||||
| Tiago Tavares | T. Tavares |  | 59 | A | | 11 | | | A | 60 | | Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | ||||||||
| Pasquale Cammarata | P. Cammarata | | 58 | A | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Jermaine Insley | J. Insley | |||||||||
| Callum Niven | C. Niven | | 55 | M | | 13 | | M | 60 | | Achille Caruso | A. Caruso | |||||||||
| Colin Telfer | C. Telfer | | 55 | M | | 14 | | A | 57 | | Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Falkirk. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Brady.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Motherwell are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Brady.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Motherwell get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Pedro Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Morrison who takes it down. Gavin Morrison shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.02
0-0Luke Oakes hacks Torsten Eilts from behind! Luke Oakes is shown the yellow card! Torsten Eilts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.43
Ralph Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph Upson shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.55
1-0Darren Greening flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ibanez who takes it down. Pedro Ibanez knocks the ball forward to David McGrory. David McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.01
Eric Raff flicks a high pass forward. David McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.48
Darren Dean makes a probing pass to Chris Proctor. Seeing a gap ahead, Chris Proctor plays the ball forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.52
1-0Pedro Ibanez makes a simple pass to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Morrison but he's offside!
40.38
Mauricio Gainza pushes up the pitch. Mauricio Gainza darts forward. Mauricio Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Falkirk players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
49.32
Ralph Upson knocks the ball forward to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.09
1-1Torsten Eilts threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
54.41
Gavin McStay barges into Darren Dean. The referee calls over Gavin McStay and shows him a yellow card! Darren Dean runs off the knock.
55.27
Pedro Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay makes a great pass forward. Tiago Tavares runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.30
1-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Colin Telfer replacing Gavin McStay .Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Jermaine Insley replacing Paul Hutchison, Achille Caruso replacing Chris Proctor and Gary Campbell replacing Denis Roda .
61.31
Eric Raff threads a neat ball through to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
65.41
1-1Mauricio Gainza takes it forward alone. Mauricio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. David McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David McGrory shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Simon Schrader. What a save!
72.44
Pedro Ibanez passes the ball forward to Tiago Tavares. Tiago Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
81.34
1-1Luke Oakes clumsily knocks into Mauricio Gainza. The referee calls over Luke Oakes and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Mauricio Gainza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.22
David McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Fabian N. Benussi. David McGrory is shown the yellow card! Fabian N. Benussi runs off the knock.
85.33
Achille Caruso makes an attacking run forward. Achille Caruso plays a one-two with Alberto Robinson and rushes in on goal... Achille Caruso takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Jermaine Insley flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Upson who brings the ball under control. Ralph Upson sees space and advances. Ralph Upson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Greening.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
27.9%
44.1%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Achille Caruso of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andy James (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Gainza (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Torsten Eilts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darren Greening (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eric Raff (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Ibanez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David McGrory (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Gavin McStay (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Tiago Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pasquale Cammarata (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Niven (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Telfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Simon Schrader (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabian N. Benussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Upson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Oakes (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 10. | Denis Roda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Robinson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jermaine Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Achille Caruso (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |