Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
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Michael NeufferM. Neuffer77
G
captain1
G
83Danny GranttD. Grantt
Marco Jacques TiziéM. Jacques Tizié77
D
2
D
75Cesar OliveiraC. Oliveira
Arco ZwaanswijkA. Zwaanswijk76
D
3
D
67Marino TobiassenM. Tobiassen
Jean Pierre AsuarJ. Asuar68
D
4
D
65Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Kevin LawtonK. Lawton78
D
5
M
67Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay
Patricio PeiroP. Peiro86
M
6
M
66Gerhard DittrichG. Dittrich
Geoffrey BraatG. Braat83
M
7captain
M
56Emile GardnerE. Gardner
Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson83
M
8
M
55Bram JongenB. Jongen
Pedro BentoP. Bento85
M
9
A
68Scott YoungS. Young
Daniele NevilleD. Neville76
A
10
A
66Don GallacherD. Gallacher
Steed RayS. Ray79
A
11
A
60Don FergusonD. Ferguson
 
Gill ParadisoG. Paradiso70
D
12
G
64Ivone CorreaI. Correa
Arturo OrtegaA. Ortega77
M
13
G
63Matt BradyM. Brady
Arjan Van DijkA. Van Dijk76
A
14
G
62John MasonJ. Mason

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Gough.


0.00
Falkirk start the match!
2.12
Jean Pierre Asuar threads the ball through to Steed Ray. Steed Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Mcallister.
3.57
Duncan Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Ray. Steed Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Oliveira.
4.26
Marco Jacques Tizié threads the ball through to Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
6.55
Cesar Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Bento. The referee calls over Cesar Oliveira and warns him to calm down! Pedro Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.34
Marco Jacques Tizié threads a neat ball through to Steed Ray. Steed Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Tobiassen.
14.54
Jean Pierre Asuar makes a probing pass to Arco Zwaanswijk. Arco Zwaanswijk sees space and advances. Arco Zwaanswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.18
Kevin Lawton runs forward with the ball. Kevin Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville powers a header at goal. Danny Grantt punches it away to safety.
20.11
Gerhard Dittrich plays the ball forward to Emile Gardner. Emile Gardner shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Michael Neuffer.
21.25
Bram Jongen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Callum Mcallister takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.04
Cesar Oliveira hits a low pass to Marino Tobiassen. Marino Tobiassen sees Don Ferguson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.43
Gerhard Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Emile Gardner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Gardner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Lawton.
27.47
Kevin Lawton makes a probing pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Steed Ray. Steed Ray passes the ball forward but Pedro Bento is offside!
30.48
Geoffrey Braat flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Jacques Tizié. Marco Jacques Tizié hits a low pass to Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Tobiassen.
34.28
Duncan Ferguson hacks Emile Gardner from behind! Duncan Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Emile Gardner runs off the knock.
44.44
Bram Jongen knocks the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young advances inside the box! Jean Pierre Asuar barges into Scott Young. Penalty not given!!
45.00
Duncan Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steed Ray. Steed Ray advances inside the box! Steed Ray shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Falkirk players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
51.57
Marco Jacques Tizié hits a low pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville advances inside the box! Daniele Neville muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
53.19
Arco Zwaanswijk knocks the ball forward to Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat plays the ball forward to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Grantt manages to gather it easily.
59.08
Marco Jacques Tizié controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arco Zwaanswijk. Arco Zwaanswijk kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville whips in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Danny Grantt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
61.08
Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Ortega replacing Duncan Ferguson and Arjan Van Dijk replacing Daniele Neville .
63.41
Geoffrey Braat sees a break and surges forward. Geoffrey Braat lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray heads the ball goalwards. Danny Grantt punches it away to safety.
65.09
Geoffrey Braat hits a low pass to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk makes a probing pass to Steed Ray but he's offside!
69.34
Cesar Oliveira barges into Arjan Van Dijk. Cesar Oliveira is given another warning by the referee! Arjan Van Dijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.24
Geoffrey Braat flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
77.26
Falkirk have made a substitution with Gill Paradiso replacing Marco Jacques Tizié .
78.33
Pedro Bento threads the ball through to Steed Ray. Steed Ray whips in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk beats his man to it with a header. Danny Grantt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.03
Marino Tobiassen passes the ball forward to Callum Mcallister. Callum Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Neuffer who gathers it comfortably.
84.17
Arturo Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Cesar Oliveira.
85.17
Geoffrey Braat takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Pedro Bento rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.32
Arturo Ortega hacks Gerhard Dittrich from behind! The referee brings Arturo Ortega to one side and gives him a warning! Gerhard Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.32
Falkirk are in full control of this game.
89.42
Arco Zwaanswijk surges forward with the ball. Arco Zwaanswijk threads a neat ball through to Steed Ray. Steed Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Albion Rovers
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
18.9%
45.6%
35.6%

Scorers
Steed Ray 15, 45, 59
Arjan Van Dijk 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steed Ray of Falkirk

Match Ratings
1.Michael Neuffer (GK)
6
2.Marco Jacques Tizié (DEF)
6
3.Arco Zwaanswijk (DEF)
7
4.Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
6
5.Kevin Lawton (DEF)
6
6.Patricio Peiro (MID)
6
7.Geoffrey Braat (MID)
7
8.Duncan Ferguson (MID)yellow card
6
9.Pedro Bento (MID)
6
10.Daniele Neville (ATT)
7
11.Steed Ray (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gill Paradiso (DEF)
6
13.Arturo Ortega (MID)
6
14.Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Danny Grantt (GK)
7
2.Cesar Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Marino Tobiassen (DEF)
6
4.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
6
5.Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
6.Gerhard Dittrich (MID)
6
7.Emile Gardner (MID)
6
8.Bram Jongen (MID)
6
9.Scott Young (ATT)
6
10.Don Gallacher (ATT)
6
11.Don Ferguson (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivone Correa (GK)
0
13.Matt Brady (GK)
0
14.John Mason (GK)
0