Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     DundeeDundee
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin DalglishC. Dalglish52
G
1
G
56Garry BoothG. Booth
Andy CampbellA. Campbell59
D
2
D
58Kurt HilgerinkK. Hilgerink
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson56
D
3
D
55Maurice Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Steven WeirS. Weir56
D
captain4captain
D
53Scott McGroryS. McGrory
Steve WalkerS. Walker55
D
5
D
51Callum WhiteC. White
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval54
M
6
M
55Craig SounessC. Souness
Aladino LopezA. Lopez52
M
7
M
52Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Niccolo HurstN. Hurst52
M
8
M
50Federico GaravelliF. Garavelli
David NaysmithD. Naysmith66
A
9
A
51Jose Fortes VegaJ. Vega
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer48
A
10
A
49Dominic JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn44
A
11
A
45Scott McNeillS. McNeill
 
Francis MoncurF. Moncur53
D
12
D
50Dean GilchristD. Gilchrist
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
13
M
50Nicolas KuzorraN. Kuzorra
Goran ChibaG. Chiba50
M
14
M
46Dominic YoungD. Young

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,373 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Dundee are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Dickov.


0.00
The first half starts with Dundee kicking off!
2.28
David Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer plays a one-two with David Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Sven Beckenbauer takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
3.37
Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
6.45
Federico Garavelli flicks a high pass forward. Scott McNeill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
10.11
Duncan Naysmith makes a run forward as Craig Souness takes the throw-in. Duncan Naysmith skillfully chests the ball down. Duncan Naysmith brings the ball forward. Duncan Naysmith shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.09
Dominic Johnstone makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but Colin Dalglish reads it well. Excellent save!
16.57
Maurice Van Eijk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli puts a great ball through. Scott McNeill runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.39
Craig Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
28.41
Duncan Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Scott McNeill who brings the ball under control. Scott McNeill shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.25
Craig Souness catches David Naysmith on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Souness and warns him to calm down! David Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.27
Duncan Naysmith receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig Souness. Duncan Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone makes a great pass forward. Jose Fortes Vega runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.44
Craig Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.45
Steven Weir sees Corentin Christanval in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Corentin Christanval chips the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
From the throw-in, Scott McGrory picks out Federico Garavelli. Federico Garavelli advances with the ball. Federico Garavelli knocks the ball forward to Scott McNeill but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
54.00
Federico Garavelli kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Colin Dalglish smothers it!
55.47
Niccolo Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aladino Lopez. Aladino Lopez hits a low pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.18
Craig Souness threads the ball through to Duncan Naysmith. Duncan Naysmith decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Naysmith shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Colin Dalglish!
60.02
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Kuzorra replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing Scott McNeill .
69.24
Corentin Christanval passes the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer beats his man to it with a header. Callum White clears it off the line with his head!
72.54
Dominic Young clumsily knocks into Andy Campbell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Campbell runs off the knock.
77.11
Falkirk have made a substitution with Goran Chiba replacing David Naysmith .
78.15
Steven Weir chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Beckenbauer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.14
Niccolo Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Aladino Lopez. With vision, Aladino Lopez laces a through ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum White.
89.43
Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer controls it well on his chest. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott McGrory.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

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

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%

Scorers
Sven Beckenbauer 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sven Beckenbauer of Falkirk

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

1.Garry Booth (GK)
6
2.Kurt Hilgerink (DEF)
6
3.Maurice Van Eijk (DEF)
6
4.Scott McGrory (DEF)
6
5.Callum White (DEF)
7
6.Craig Souness (MID)
7
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
8
8.Federico Garavelli (MID)
7
9.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
7
10.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)
6
11.Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
0
13.Nicolas Kuzorra (MID)
6
14.Dominic Young (MID)yellow card
5