Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin DalglishC. Dalglish52
G
1
G
50Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Andy CampbellA. Campbell59
D
2
D
54Mark HollowayM. Holloway
Steven WeirS. Weir57
D
3captain
D
54Niels KoemanN. Koeman
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson56
D
captain4
D
52Andy LawA. Law
Steve WalkerS. Walker55
D
5
M
55Kewullay TottiK. Totti
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval54
M
6
M
49Tommaso ImbrianiT. Imbriani
Niccolo HurstN. Hurst53
M
7
M
47Aimo GalloA. Gallo
Aladino LopezA. Lopez52
M
8
M
47Richard BarmbyR. Barmby
David NaysmithD. Naysmith66
A
9
A
54Tommy BrittonT. Britton
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer48
A
10
A
53Alan PetersA. Peters
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn44
A
11
A
51Callum GoughC. Gough
 
Francis MoncurF. Moncur53
D
12
D
50Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Goran ChibaG. Chiba51
M
13
A
50Garry StrachanG. Strachan
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
14
A
50Craig RufusC. Rufus

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,979 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 Colin Hopkin.


0.00
Greenock Morton start the match!
2.55
With some swift thinking, Niccolo Hurst plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn rushes past Andy Law! Craig Meiklejohn muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
6.16
Corentin Christanval catches Alan Peters on the ankles. The referee calls over Corentin Christanval and warns him to calm down! Alan Peters stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.40
Paul Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval runs straight at the opposition's defence. Corentin Christanval lofts in a cross ball towards David Naysmith. David Naysmith connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
14.26
Aladino Lopez makes a probing pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
21.19
Steven Weir flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Hurst who takes it down. Niccolo Hurst sees space and advances. Niccolo Hurst advances inside the box! Niccolo Hurst comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
24.31
Tommaso Imbriani makes a probing pass to Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Dalglish who gathers it comfortably.
30.03
Aimo Gallo decides to run forward with the ball. Aimo Gallo makes a simple pass, allowing Tommaso Imbriani to run into the box. Tommaso Imbriani tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.16
Niels Koeman chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo Gallo. Aimo Gallo hits a low pass to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Barmby. Richard Barmby knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Colin Dalglish reads it well. Superb keeping!
36.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.25
Andy Law sweeps the ball long. Kewullay Totti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Walker.
39.49
Niccolo Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Tommaso Imbriani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommaso Imbriani stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.46
Aladino Lopez makes a probing pass to Niccolo Hurst. With a delightful solo run, Niccolo Hurst stretches the opposition's defence. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dominic Hutchison manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
48.43
Tommaso Imbriani chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Totti. Kewullay Totti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.41
Aladino Lopez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aladino Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Dominic Hutchison punches it away to safety.
51.47
Without breaking stride, Paul Ferguson plays the ball forward to Aladino Lopez. Seeing a gap ahead, Aladino Lopez plays the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.54
Aladino Lopez threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer makes a simple pass, allowing Niccolo Hurst to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Niccolo Hurst provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Dominic Hutchison, sees it late!! Goal for Falkirk!
60.22
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Garry Strachan replacing Callum Gough and Craig Rufus replacing Mark Holloway .
67.59
Andy Law chips the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Imbriani. Tommaso Imbriani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Peters. Alan Peters knocks the ball forward to Garry Strachan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.55
Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Craig Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Meiklejohn shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
73.11
Corentin Christanval advances with the ball. Corentin Christanval sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.33
Tommaso Imbriani clumsily knocks into David Naysmith. Tommaso Imbriani is shown the yellow card! David Naysmith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.52
Falkirk have made a substitution with Steve Maclean replacing David Naysmith .Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Scott Matteo replacing Alan Peters .
79.05
Aimo Gallo makes a probing pass to Tommy Britton. Tommy Britton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Colin Dalglish. Excellent save.
89.17
Scott Matteo threads a neat ball through to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

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

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
34.7%
38.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Niccolo Hurst 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Hurst of Falkirk

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

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