Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Heart of Midlothian | Heart of Midlothian | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 |  | Gary Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Romero P. Molina | R. Molina |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Antoine van Dam | A. van Dam | |||||||||
| Jermaine Insley | J. Insley |  | 66 | D | | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Gavin Dickov | G. Dickov | ||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Andy Matthews | A. Matthews | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi |  | 52 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 | | Kevin Naysmith | K. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Achille Caruso | A. Caruso | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Philipp Röhner | P. Röhner | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Jesper Davids | J. Davids | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | | 76 | M | | 8 | | A | 67 | | Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | |||||||||
| Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Oliver Freund | O. Freund | |||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Evans Foglio | E. Foglio | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 |  | Antonio Faria | A. Faria | |||||||||
| Darren Dean | D. Dean | | 66 | D | | 12 | | M | 70 | | Gary Liddell | G. Liddell | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Pascal Klimek | P. Klimek | | 32 | A | | 14 | | G | 60 | | Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 9,041 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
2.21
0-1Gavin Dickov makes a simple pass to Philipp Röhner. Philipp Röhner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Freund. Oliver Freund flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Simon Schrader has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.28
0-1Gavin Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Jesper Davids. Jesper Davids runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jesper Davids knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.39
0-1Seeing Fabian N. Benussi's attacking run, Paul Hutchison quickly throws the ball into his path. Fabian N. Benussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Achille Caruso. Achille Caruso flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Gary Naysmith.
15.33
Paul Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Achille Caruso. Achille Caruso sees space and advances. Achille Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Denis Roda controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Denis Roda tries a spectacular strike but Gary Naysmith reads it well. Great save!
16.29
0-1Fabian N. Benussi sees Gavin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward to Denis Roda who brings the ball under control. Denis Roda skips past Andy Matthews! Some silky footwork from Denis Roda provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
22.57
Jermaine Insley flicks a high ball forward to Achille Caruso who takes it down. Achille Caruso decides to run forward with the ball. Achille Caruso plays a one-two with Gary Campbell and rushes in on goal... Achille Caruso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
27.43
Jesper Davids changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jesper Davids sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.53
Achille Caruso advances with the ball. Achille Caruso plays a sublime one-two with Alberto Robinson and races in on goal... Achille Caruso shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Gary Naysmith has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.31
Fabian N. Benussi flicks a high pass forward. Chris Proctor controls it well on his chest. With vision, Chris Proctor picks a pass forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Naysmith who gathers it comfortably.
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. Heart of Midlothian appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Falkirk players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Paul Hutchison makes a simple pass to Gavin Rae. Gavin Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.04
1-1Chris Proctor takes it forward alone. Chris Proctor lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Antoine van Dam is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
49.22
1-1Chris Proctor takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Gary Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.03
1-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Darren Dean replacing Romero P. Molina .
66.42
Achille Caruso surges forward with the ball. Achille Caruso runs straight at the defence! Achille Caruso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Gary Naysmith gets down and covers it.
69.55
Jesper Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.42
Gavin Rae knocks the ball forward to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gary Naysmith. Excellent save.
77.38
Falkirk have made a substitution with Pascal Klimek replacing Gary Campbell .
81.56
Chris Proctor decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Proctor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Naysmith with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
20.9%
49.3%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Achille Caruso of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simon Schrader (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jermaine Insley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fabian N. Benussi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Achille Caruso (MID) |  | 10 |
| 7. | Gavin Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Proctor (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Alberto Robinson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Denis Roda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darren Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ralph Upson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Klimek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gary Naysmith (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antoine van Dam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Matthews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Philipp Röhner (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jesper Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Oliver Freund (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Evans Foglio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gary Liddell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen McGrory (GK) | 0 | |