Match Report
| Dundee | Dundee |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Booth | G. Booth |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Ashley Campbell | A. Campbell | |||||||||
| Kurt Hilgerink | K. Hilgerink |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Steven Weir | S. Weir | |||||||||
| Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Steve Walker | S. Walker | |||||||||
| Callum White | C. White | | 51 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 50 | | Don Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||
| Stephen Law | S. Law | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Richard Morton | R. Morton | |||||||||
| Craig Souness | C. Souness | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 |  | Corentin Christanval | C. Christanval | |||||||||
| Duncan Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Garry McStay | G. McStay | |||||||||
| Callum Gallacher | C. Gallacher | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Steve Maclean | S. Maclean | |||||||||
| Oscar Diaz | O. Diaz |  | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Vega | J. Vega | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Rodrigue Lacombe | R. Lacombe | |||||||||
| Dominic Johnstone | D. Johnstone | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 |  | Sven Beckenbauer | S. Beckenbauer | |||||||||
| Andy Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 48 | G | | 12 | | M | 49 | | Goran Chiba | G. Chiba | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Ball | N. Ball | | 47 | A | | 13 | | D | 47 | | Alex Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Dominic Young | D. Young | | 46 | M | | 14 | | D | 46 | | Don Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 3,669 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dickov.
0.00
0-0Dundee kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
1-0Scott McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.16
1-0Callum Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.57
1-0Scott McGrory makes a probing pass to Callum Gallacher. Callum Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Duncan Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. With a superhuman jump, Jose Fortes Vega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Richard Morton. That should have been a goal!
9.32
1-0Craig Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Craig Souness is offside!
12.21
Steve Walker threads a neat ball through to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean threads a neat ball through to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval knocks the ball forward to Rodrigue Lacombe but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.36
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Corentin Christanval laces a weighted ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe powers a header at goal but Garry Booth reads it well. Well saved!
15.37
1-0Don Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Naysmith. The referee warns Don Liddell to calm down! Duncan Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.41
Steve Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Sven Beckenbauer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Scott McGrory.
20.36
Dominic Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on Steve Maclean. The referee brings Dominic Johnstone to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Maclean runs off the knock.
21.39
Steve Maclean threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
22.24
Garry McStay flicks a high ball forward to David Naysmith who takes it down. David Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That brings them level!
27.43
1-1Craig Souness flicks a high ball forward to Callum Gallacher who takes it down. Callum Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.02
Scott McGrory passes the ball forward to Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.19
Corentin Christanval clumsily knocks into Callum Gallacher. Corentin Christanval is warned by the referee! Callum Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.38
Scott McGrory comes in with a late challenge on David Naysmith. The referee brings Scott McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! David Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.38
1-1Free kick to Falkirk just outside the area...
40.11
Steve Maclean takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
42.40
Corentin Christanval darts forward. Corentin Christanval plays a one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and advances towards the goal... Corentin Christanval muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry Booth with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk get the second half underway!
48.28
Callum White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Ashley Campbell!
53.28
Scott McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone makes a looping header on goal but Ashley Campbell reads it well. Good keeping!
55.30
Steve Maclean threads the ball through to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Sven Beckenbauer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.45
1-2Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Ball replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Dominic Johnstone .
67.17
1-2Rodrigue Lacombe barges into Stephen Law. Rodrigue Lacombe is shown the yellow card! Stephen Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.11
Garry McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith threads the ball through into the box. Steve Maclean strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
71.49
Don Liddell threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe plays a scrappy one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and advances towards the goal... Rodrigue Lacombe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.05
Garry McStay sees Sven Beckenbauer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.30
Falkirk have made a substitution with Don Burley replacing David Naysmith .
78.37
Craig Souness flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Young who brings the ball under control. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Diaz. Oscar Diaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Ashley Campbell!
83.28
1-2Nwankwo Ball barges into Steve Walker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Walker stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.10
Kurt Hilgerink flicks a high pass forward. Scott McGrory collects the pass. Scott McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega whips in a cross ball towards Craig Souness. Craig Souness finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.50
Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to Garry McStay. Garry McStay flicks a high pass forward. Don Burley collects the pass. Don Burley finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
32.5%
49.4%
18.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Corentin Christanval of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Booth (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kurt Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Scott McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Callum White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Souness (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Duncan Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Diaz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jose Fortes Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dominic Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Mcallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nwankwo Ball (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Dominic Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 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) | | 9 |
| 7. | Garry McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Maclean (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Naysmith (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Rodrigue Lacombe (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Sven Beckenbauer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Goran Chiba (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Davidson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Burley (DEF) | 6 | |