Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John McNeillJ. McNeill45
G
1
G
48Ashley CampbellA. Campbell
Don MortonD. Morton64
D
2
D
56Steven WeirS. Weir
Titus EustaceT. Eustace57
D
3
D
55Steve WalkerS. Walker
Stanley LjungbergS. Ljungberg53
D
captain4captain
D
50Don LiddellD. Liddell
Billy GemmellB. Gemmell58
M
5
D
50Richard MortonR. Morton
Juan DelgadoJ. Delgado54
M
6
M
54Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
Adam MiddletonA. Middleton52
M
7
M
52Garry McStayG. McStay
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay49
M
8
M
52Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Victor Van HaarenV. Van Haaren62
A
9
A
65David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Gary HendersonG. Henderson58
A
10
A
48Rodrigue LacombeR. Lacombe
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish42
A
11
A
47Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Stuart GlassS. Glass49
D
12
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Kevin MeiklejohnK. Meiklejohn48
M
13
M
49Goran ChibaG. Chiba
Jean-Marie BastienJ. Bastien44
M
14
D
47Alex DavidsonA. Davidson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,670 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Booth.


0.00
Falkirk get the match underway!
4.06
Niccolo Hurst brings the ball forward. Niccolo Hurst plays a quick one-two with Rodrigue Lacombe and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Hurst looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Hurst! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
8.13
Stanley Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.28
Don Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.52
Billy Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
15.27
Garry McStay brings the ball forward. Garry McStay finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from John McNeill.
18.48
Don Morton makes a simple pass to Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado sees Victor Van Haaren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Van Haaren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.11
Stuart Mckinlay sees Victor Van Haaren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Van Haaren chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Ashley Campbell had no chance!! Goal for Ayr United!
26.06
Adam Middleton takes a short throw-in bringing Stuart Mckinlay into play. Stuart Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Adam Middleton who takes it down. Adam Middleton shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
28.11
Don Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Ashley Campbell. What a great pair of hands!
30.33
Stanley Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson shoots from distance but Ashley Campbell reads it well. Good keeping!
32.41
Don Morton takes it forward alone. Don Morton makes a probing pass to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.31
Don Morton flicks a high pass forward. Victor Van Haaren controls it well on his chest. Victor Van Haaren shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.16
Steve Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry McStay. Garry McStay makes a beautiful solo run. Garry McStay makes a probing pass to David Naysmith but he's offside!
39.10
Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer collects the pass. Sven Beckenbauer plays a scrappy one-two with David Naysmith and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Sven Beckenbauer provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.16
Adam Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.01
Juan Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Middleton. Adam Middleton passes the ball forward to Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Ashley Campbell is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Ayr United kick off!
48.48
Garry McStay hacks Juan Delgado from behind! The referee warns Garry McStay to calm down! Juan Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.38
Adam Middleton threads a neat ball through to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren hits a low pass to Gary Henderson. Gary Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
55.45
Garry McStay kicks a strong pass forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Rodrigue Lacombe and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
57.33
Billy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Juan Delgado. Juan Delgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.18
Stuart Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Don Morton. Don Morton flicks a high pass forward. Victor Van Haaren holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Van Haaren shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.34
Ayr United have made a substitution with Jean-Marie Bastien replacing Gary Henderson .
81.18
Corentin Christanval passes the ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to David Naysmith but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Falkirk
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%

Scorers
Gary Henderson 22
Victor Van Haaren 63
Niccolo Hurst 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Van Haaren of Ayr United

Match Ratings
1.John McNeill (GK)
6
2.Don Morton (DEF)
8
3.Titus Eustace (DEF)
6
4.Stanley Ljungberg (DEF)
6
5.Billy Gemmell (MID)
6
6.Juan Delgado (MID)
6
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Victor Van Haaren (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Gary Henderson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin Dalglish (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Glass (DEF)
0
13.Kevin Meiklejohn (MID)
0
14.Jean-Marie Bastien (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)
6
7.Garry McStay (MID)
7
8.Niccolo Hurst (MID)goal scored
9
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Rodrigue Lacombe (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
13.Goran Chiba (MID)
0
14.Alex Davidson (DEF)
0