Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Stranraer | Stranraer | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Campbell | A. Campbell |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Ian Griffin | I. Griffin | |||||||||
| Steven Weir | S. Weir | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Steve Walker | S. Walker | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Colin Brady | C. Brady | |||||||||
| Don Liddell | D. Liddell | | 50 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 53 |  | Philipp Köller | P. Köller | ||||||||
| Richard Morton | R. Morton | | 50 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 |  | Alfredo Ortiz | A. Ortiz | |||||||||
| Corentin Christanval | C. Christanval |  | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | |||||||||
| Garry McStay | G. McStay | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Stephen McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Steve Maclean | S. Maclean | | 50 | M | | 8 | | | M | 45 | | Billy Sullivan | B. Sullivan | ||||||||
| David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Wes Butt | W. Butt | |||||||||
| Rodrigue Lacombe | R. Lacombe | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Ruddy Granon | R. Granon | |||||||||
| Sven Beckenbauer | S. Beckenbauer | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Paul Caldwell | P. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Goran Chiba | G. Chiba | | 49 | M | | 12 | | A | 52 |  | Tiago Fonseca | T. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Alex Davidson | A. Davidson | | 47 | D | | 13 | | D | 52 | | Callum Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Don Burley | D. Burley | | 46 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 |  | Elvis Mirri | E. Mirri | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,753 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.
0.00
0-0Falkirk start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.44
0-0Duncan Strachan makes a simple pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory picks a pass forward to Ruddy Granon. Ruddy Granon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.32
0-0With some swift thinking, Steve Walker plays the ball forward to Steve Maclean. Steve Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Sven Beckenbauer who brings the ball under control. Sven Beckenbauer skips past Billy Sullivan! Sven Beckenbauer comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
10.28
Rodrigue Lacombe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
12.41
Steve Maclean pushes up the pitch. Steve Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
14.49
0-0Stephen McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan shoots from 20 yards but Ashley Campbell reads it well. Fabulous save!
16.53
Alfredo Ortiz threads the ball through to Wes Butt. Wes Butt tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
22.55
0-0Duncan Strachan plays the ball forward to Wes Butt. Wes Butt puts a great ball through. Ruddy Granon runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.09
0-1Colin Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan hits a low pass to Wes Butt. Wes Butt skips past Steve Walker! Wes Butt rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.00
Steve Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Rodrigue Lacombe provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ian Griffin with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
38.54
1-1David Naysmith catches Stephen McGrory on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen McGrory gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.39
Don Liddell surges forward with the ball. Don Liddell hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer edges inside the box! Sven Beckenbauer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.37
Don Liddell hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stranraer kick off!
49.53
1-1Paul Caldwell clumsily knocks into Don Liddell. The referee calls over Paul Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Don Liddell runs off the knock.
53.20
Philipp Köller flicks a high pass forward to Paul Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Paul Caldwell edges inside the box! Paul Caldwell takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.14
Duncan Strachan punts the ball hopefully upfield. Paul Caldwell edges inside the box! Paul Caldwell takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
59.45
Steve Maclean sees Sven Beckenbauer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Beckenbauer runs straight at the defence! Sven Beckenbauer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.48
Stephen McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Paul Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Ruddy Granon but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.11
Garry McStay threads a neat ball through to Rodrigue Lacombe. Rodrigue Lacombe shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
67.04
Sven Beckenbauer comes in with a late challenge on Stephen McGrory. The referee brings Sven Beckenbauer to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen McGrory runs off the knock.
69.59
1-1Colin Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Butt. Wes Butt edges inside the box! Corentin Christanval barges into Wes Butt. Penalty not given!!
77.21
1-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Don Burley replacing David Naysmith .
81.24
Ruddy Granon clumsily knocks into Garry McStay. The referee calls over Ruddy Granon and warns him to calm down! Garry McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.05
Colin Brady threads a neat ball through to Billy Sullivan. Billy Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Billy Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Ruddy Granon and advances towards the goal... Billy Sullivan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
84.28
Rodrigue Lacombe flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
31.6%
40.5%
27.8%
Scorers
| Rodrigue Lacombe 33 | Wes Butt 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Butt of Stranraer |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ashley Campbell (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Maclean (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | David Naysmith (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Rodrigue Lacombe (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Sven Beckenbauer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Goran Chiba (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Davidson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Don Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ian Griffin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin Brady (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Philipp Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alfredo Ortiz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Strachan (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Stephen McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Sullivan (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Butt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ruddy Granon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tiago Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Rae (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elvis Mirri (ATT) | 0 | |