Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 4,894 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Ayr United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Ayr United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk get the match underway!
8.59
0-0Stuart Mckinlay makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
20.28
Don Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Billy Gemmell who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Billy Gemmell plays the ball forward to Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
21.03
0-0Aladino Lopez makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Middleton.
26.22
0-0Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Beckenbauer but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.42
1-0Aladino Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.00
Adam Middleton passes the ball forward to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Van Haaren. Victor Van Haaren is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Ayr United start the second half!
47.09
1-1Corentin Christanval hacks Stuart Mckinlay from behind! Corentin Christanval is shown the yellow card! Stuart Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.13
Billy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Roberto Pregnolato. Roberto Pregnolato plays a one-two with Victor Van Haaren and rushes in on goal... Roberto Pregnolato comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
55.43
1-1Stuart Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish edges inside the box! Aladino Lopez hacks Kevin Dalglish from behind! Kevin Dalglish appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.24
Paul Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Steven Weir. Steven Weir sees Sven Beckenbauer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sven Beckenbauer rushes past Stuart Glass! Sven Beckenbauer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.40
1-1Roberto Pregnolato barges into Andy Campbell. The referee warns Roberto Pregnolato to calm down! Andy Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.49
Paul Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval passes the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Gemmell.
69.02
Corentin Christanval surges forward with the ball. Corentin Christanval plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Meiklejohn and advances towards the goal... Corentin Christanval comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
75.07
Paul Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.07
2-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Goran Chiba replacing David Naysmith .
83.21
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.38
Stuart Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish skips past Andy Campbell! Kevin Dalglish strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
25.9%
51.7%
22.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sven Beckenbauer of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Weir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Corentin Christanval (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Aladino Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Niccolo Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Naysmith (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Sven Beckenbauer (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Meiklejohn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francis Moncur (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Maclean (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Goran Chiba (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Niccolo Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Don Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stuart Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adam Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stuart Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor Van Haaren (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Roberto Pregnolato (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kevin Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Meiklejohn (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Glass (MID) | 0 | |