Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     BrechinBrechin
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ashley CampbellA. Campbell48
G
1
G
57Federico Di MeglioF. Di Meglio
Steven WeirS. Weir56
D
2captain
D
53Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell
Steve WalkerS. Walker55
D
3
D
51Don MorrisonD. Morrison
Don LiddellD. Liddell50
D
captain4
D
51Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Richard MortonR. Morton50
D
5
D
49Colin ElliottC. Elliott
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval54
M
6
M
57John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Garry McStayG. McStay52
M
7
M
55Craig McGroryC. McGrory
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
8
M
55Alex DavidsonA. Davidson
David NaysmithD. Naysmith65
A
9
A
57Oleg EadieO. Eadie
Rodrigue LacombeR. Lacombe48
A
10
A
55Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer47
A
11
A
51Dominic HendryD. Hendry
 
Goran ChibaG. Chiba49
M
12
M
54Colin McCoistC. McCoist
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson47
D
13
M
54Craig HendryC. Hendry
Don BurleyD. Burley46
D
14
M
51Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison

Team Photoshop
today's match is sponsored by Team Photoshop
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Brechin. A crowd of 4,434 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Brechin are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.


0.00
Brechin get the match underway!
2.33
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Alex Davidson. Alex Davidson knocks the ball forward to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ashley Campbell effortlessly smothers it!
4.18
Steve Maclean passes the ball forward to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe cuts inside the box! Rodrigue Lacombe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.25
Don Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Garry McStay collects the pass. Garry McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer makes a looping header on goal. Federico Di Meglio didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.29
Craig McGrory changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Eadie. With a superhuman jump, Oleg Eadie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Ashley Campbell. Excellent save.
10.44
Steve Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Federico Di Meglio smothers it!
14.25
Alex Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. Dominic Meiklejohn scores for Brechin!!
21.25
Garry McStay kicks a strong pass forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! That brings them level!
26.50
Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward. John Dalglish controls it well on his chest. John Dalglish threads the ball through to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.56
Oleg Eadie threads the ball through to Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.44
John Dalglish makes a probing pass to Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn rushes past Don Liddell! Dominic Meiklejohn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ashley Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
33.57
Alex Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie collects the pass. Oleg Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
34.55
Craig McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Garry McStay. Craig McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Garry McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.55
Garry McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigue Lacombe but he's offside!
39.33
With great vision, Colin Elliott plays the ball forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Hendry controls it well on his chest. Dominic Hendry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alex Davidson is offside!
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. Brechin have changed their lineup with Colin McCoist replacing Oleg Eadie, Craig Hendry replacing Craig McGrory and Duncan Morrison replacing John Dalglish.

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk get the second half underway!
54.10
Craig Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Meiklejohn. Dominic Meiklejohn edges inside the box! Dominic Meiklejohn takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.17
Brechin are dictating the run of play here today.
60.54
Craig Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry brings the ball forward. Craig Hendry makes a defence splitting pass to Dominic Hendry. Steve Walker comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Hendry. Dominic Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.27
Duncan Morrison advances with the ball. Duncan Morrison plays a one-two with Colin McCoist and rushes in on goal... Duncan Morrison tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.09
Corentin Christanval passes the ball forward to Garry McStay. Garry McStay sees space and advances. Garry McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.28
Craig Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
72.58
Corentin Christanval hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
75.30
Garry McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rodrigue Lacombe provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.55
Rodrigue Lacombe receives the ball from a throw-in from Sven Beckenbauer. Rodrigue Lacombe darts forward. Rodrigue Lacombe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Morrison.
87.54
Richard Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Brechin
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.8%
47.6%
22.6%

Scorers
David Naysmith 21
Dominic Meiklejohn 14
Dominic Hendry 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Meiklejohn of Brechin

Match Ratings
1.Ashley Campbell (GK)
7
2.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
3.Steve Walker (DEF)
6
4.Don Liddell (DEF)
6
5.Richard Morton (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Garry McStay (MID)
8
8.Steve Maclean (MID)
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rodrigue Lacombe (ATT)
7
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Goran Chiba (MID)
0
13.Alex Davidson (DEF)
0
14.Don Burley (DEF)
0

1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
7
2.Andy Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Don Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Craig Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Colin Elliott (DEF)
7
6.John Dalglish (MID)
7
7.Craig McGrory (MID)
7
8.Alex Davidson (MID)
7
9.Oleg Eadie (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dominic Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
13.Craig Hendry (MID)
7
14.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6