Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,939 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Glass.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.31
Paul Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Law.
6.13
Aladino Lopez threads a neat ball through to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval hits a low pass to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
8.06
Andy Law sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Andy Law plays the ball forward to Callum Gough. Callum Gough passes the ball forward but Tommaso Imbriani is offside!
12.19
Paul Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Hurst takes it forward alone. Niccolo Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.20
Corentin Christanval runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Corentin Christanval controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
15.01
Aimo Gallo clumsily knocks into Andy Campbell. Aimo Gallo is shown the yellow card! Andy Campbell runs off the knock.
16.08
Aimo Gallo makes a probing pass to Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Imbriani. Tommaso Imbriani makes a deft header. It's there!! Colin Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.31
Steven Weir hacks Tommaso Imbriani from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommaso Imbriani stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.28
Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Craig Meiklejohn who brings the ball under control. Craig Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer but the linesman indicates offside!
28.53
Craig Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith runs straight at the defence! David Naysmith muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.19
Andy Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hurst collects the pass. Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward to David Naysmith who brings the ball under control. David Naysmith shoots from long range. Dominic Hutchison gets down and covers it.
34.23
Corentin Christanval sees Craig Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off!
48.05
Aimo Gallo advances with the ball. Aimo Gallo makes a great pass forward. Alan Peters runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
53.19
David Naysmith clumsily knocks into Mark Holloway. David Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Mark Holloway runs off the knock.
55.17
Aimo Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Tommaso Imbriani controls it well on his chest. Tommaso Imbriani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Aimo Gallo catches Corentin Christanval on the ankles. The referee calls over Aimo Gallo and warns him to calm down! Corentin Christanval hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.45
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .
61.49
Steve Walker hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer puts a great ball through. Craig Meiklejohn runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.40
Craig Meiklejohn barges into Kewullay Totti. The referee calls over Craig Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Kewullay Totti stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.18
Corentin Christanval hacks Aimo Gallo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aimo Gallo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.49
Corentin Christanval flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niels Koeman.
81.54
Corentin Christanval flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who gracefully takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Falkirk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.25
Aladino Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Aladino Lopez makes an attacking run forward. With some swift thinking, Aladino Lopez plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn who has made a great run into the box. Craig Meiklejohn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
85.33
Paul Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Hurst plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn plays a scrappy one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and advances towards the goal... Craig Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.09
Corentin Christanval knocks the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Craig Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.14
Niels Koeman flicks a high pass forward to Aimo Gallo who brings the ball under control. Aimo Gallo flicks a high pass forward to Callum Gough who brings the ball under control. Callum Gough plays a quick one-two with Alan Peters and rushes in on goal... Callum Gough shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Colin Dalglish has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
20%
44.7%
35.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Gough of Greenock Morton

Match Ratings
1.Colin Dalglish (GK)
6
2.Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Paul Ferguson (DEF)
7
4.Steven Weir (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Steve Walker (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)yellow card
7
7.Aladino Lopez (MID)
7
8.Niccolo Hurst (MID)
8
9.David Naysmith (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
11.Craig Meiklejohn (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Francis Moncur (DEF)
0
13.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
14.Goran Chiba (MID)
0

1.Dominic Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Mark Holloway (DEF)
6
3.Niels Koeman (DEF)
7
4.Andy Law (DEF)
7
5.Kewullay Totti (MID)
7
6.Tommaso Imbriani (MID)goal scored
8
7.Aimo Gallo (MID)yellow card
6
8.Richard Barmby (MID)
6
9.Tommy Britton (ATT)
6
10.Alan Peters (ATT)
6
11.Callum Gough (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Matteo (DEF)
0
13.Garry Strachan (ATT)
0
14.Craig Rufus (ATT)
6