Match Report


StenhousemuirStenhousemuir     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gianluigi NegroG. Negro55
G
1
G
52Colin DalglishC. Dalglish
Edoardo PassoniE. Passoni61
D
2
D
59Andy CampbellA. Campbell
David SullivanD. Sullivan60
D
3
D
56Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Paolo AgliettiP. Aglietti56
D
4captain
D
56Steven WeirS. Weir
Gavin RitchieG. Ritchie56
M
5
D
55Steve WalkerS. Walker
Duncan MorrisonD. Morrison53
M
6
M
54Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
Claudio AlonsoC. Alonso50
M
7
M
52Aladino LopezA. Lopez
Pier Giovanni SartiP. Sarti48
M
8
M
52Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Richard JamesR. James49
A
9
A
66David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Dominic NivenD. Niven45
A
captain10
A
48Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
Callum BurleyC. Burley42
A
11
A
44Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn
 
Andy InglisA. Inglis55
D
12
D
53Francis MoncurF. Moncur
Arnauld ValoisA. Valois53
D
13
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Miguel CastroM. Castro53
D
14
M
50Goran ChibaG. Chiba

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Falkirk. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stenhousemuir are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Davidson.


0.00
Falkirk kick off!
2.18
Claudio Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier Giovanni Sarti. Pier Giovanni Sarti cuts inside the box! Pier Giovanni Sarti shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.45
Gavin Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Niven who brings the ball under control. Dominic Niven cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Dominic Niven provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Colin Dalglish is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.58
Corentin Christanval sees Craig Meiklejohn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
15.38
David Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.55
Gavin Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Niven who brings the ball neatly under control. Dominic Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Weir.
18.53
Corentin Christanval flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aladino Lopez passes the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn sees David Naysmith just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. Gianluigi Negro gets down and covers it.
20.03
Gavin Ritchie brings the ball forward. Gavin Ritchie shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Colin Dalglish as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.45
It's a corner kick. Claudio Alonso kicks a low ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duncan Morrison provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.03
Claudio Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.08
David Naysmith runs up as Corentin Christanval takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Showing composure, David Naysmith plays the ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.26
Claudio Alonso sees Gavin Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Ritchie makes a probing pass to Dominic Niven but he's offside!
33.29
Steven Weir hits a low pass to Corentin Christanval. With a delightful solo run, Corentin Christanval stretches the opposition's defence. Corentin Christanval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.38
Claudio Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Callum Burley controls it well on his chest. Callum Burley threads the ball through to Richard James but he's offside!
36.24
Duncan Morrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James advances inside the box! Richard James comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Richard James scores for Stenhousemuir!!
39.52
Edoardo Passoni catches Sven Beckenbauer on the ankles. The referee calls over Edoardo Passoni and shows him a yellow card! Sven Beckenbauer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.21
Corentin Christanval deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Edoardo Passoni's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.56
It's a corner kick. Corentin Christanval loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some awkward footwork from David Naysmith provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.51
Craig Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Edoardo Passoni. The referee brings Craig Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Edoardo Passoni runs off the knock.
45.00
Sven Beckenbauer flicks a high pass forward. Craig Meiklejohn controls it well on his chest. Craig Meiklejohn shoots from 20 yards. Gianluigi Negro gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Andy Inglis replacing Edoardo Passoni, Arnauld Valois replacing Pier Giovanni Sarti and Miguel Castro replacing Richard James. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off!
47.16
Niccolo Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
54.25
Duncan Morrison clumsily knocks into Aladino Lopez. Duncan Morrison is warned by the referee! Aladino Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.11
Gavin Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Colin Dalglish with no chance!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
71.12
Aladino Lopez plays the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
78.44
David Sullivan catches Aladino Lopez on the ankles. The referee calls over David Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Aladino Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.03
Aladino Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer edges inside the box! Sven Beckenbauer shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
89.24
Arnauld Valois makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Alonso. Claudio Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Claudio Alonso stretches the opposition's defence. Claudio Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Colin Dalglish.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stenhousemuir

Falkirk
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
21.6%
48.6%
29.7%

Scorers
Dominic Niven 8
Richard James 36
Gavin Ritchie 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Ritchie of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.Gianluigi Negro (GK)
7
2.Edoardo Passoni (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Sullivan (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Paolo Aglietti (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Ritchie (MID)goal scored
9
6.Duncan Morrison (MID)
6
7.Claudio Alonso (MID)
7
8.Pier Giovanni Sarti (MID)
6
9.Richard James (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Dominic Niven (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Callum Burley (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Inglis (DEF)
6
13.Arnauld Valois (DEF)
6
14.Miguel Castro (DEF)
6

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)
7
8.Niccolo Hurst (MID)
6
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
7
10.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
7
11.Craig Meiklejohn (ATT)
6
 
12.Francis Moncur (DEF)
0
13.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
14.Goran Chiba (MID)
0