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
Steven WeirS. Weir57
D
3
D
55Maurice Van EijkM. Van Eijk
Paul FergusonP. Ferguson56
D
captain4captain
D
53Scott McGroryS. McGrory
Steve WalkerS. Walker55
D
5
D
51Callum WhiteC. White
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval54
M
6
M
55Craig SounessC. Souness
Niccolo HurstN. Hurst53
M
7
M
52Duncan NaysmithD. Naysmith
Goran ChibaG. Chiba51
M
8
M
51Nicolas KuzorraN. Kuzorra
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
49David PottsD. Potts
 
Francis MoncurF. Moncur53
D
12
D
50Dean GilchristD. Gilchrist
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
13
M
50Federico GaravelliF. Garavelli
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson48
D
14
M
46Dominic YoungD. Young

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Dundee. A crowd of 4,165 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 Don Dalglish.


0.00
Falkirk kick off and get the first half underway!
3.32
David Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Kurt Hilgerink. David Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Kurt Hilgerink runs off the knock.
4.07
Nicolas Kuzorra makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Kuzorra tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.35
Paul Ferguson pushes up the pitch. Paul Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn advances inside the box! Craig Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
12.51
Duncan Naysmith hits a low pass to Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.55
Paul Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Steven Weir. Steven Weir brings the ball forward. Steven Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.40
Goran Chiba runs forward with the ball. Goran Chiba flicks a high pass forward. Craig Meiklejohn collects the pass. Craig Meiklejohn shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.41
Maurice Van Eijk makes a simple pass to Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
38.29
Scott McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness passes the ball forward to David Potts. David Potts whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vega. Jose Fortes Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.11
Duncan Naysmith darts forward. Duncan Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
42.50
Duncan Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Souness. Craig Souness whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. The Dundee players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Dundee kicking off!
47.07
Goran Chiba clumsily knocks into Craig Souness. Goran Chiba is shown the yellow card! Craig Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
54.57
Callum White makes a beautiful solo run. Callum White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Corentin Christanval.
55.09
Nicolas Kuzorra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Johnstone. Dominic Johnstone makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.50
Dundee have made 2 substitutions with Federico Garavelli replacing Duncan Naysmith and Dominic Young replacing David Potts .
63.42
Niccolo Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn plays a quick one-two with David Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Craig Meiklejohn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Kurt Hilgerink's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.59
Corner kick to Falkirk. Corentin Christanval plays it short to Steve Walker. Steve Walker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Callum White happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.50
Showing wonderful composure, Steven Weir laces a through ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer kicks a strong pass forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.50
Steve Walker flicks a high ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer who takes it down. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Garry Booth had no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
75.15
Goran Chiba makes a simple pass to David Naysmith. David Naysmith advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from David Naysmith provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Garry Booth manages to gather it effortlessly.
77.28
Falkirk have made a substitution with Alex Davidson replacing David Naysmith .
78.33
Goran Chiba hits a low pass to Alex Davidson. Alex Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.38
Craig Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Dundee
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%

Scorers
Sven Beckenbauer 16, 72
Craig Meiklejohn 22
Nicolas Kuzorra 4
Dominic Johnstone 55
Dominic Young 85

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.Steven Weir (DEF)
7
4.Paul Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Steve Walker (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Niccolo Hurst (MID)
6
8.Goran Chiba (MID)yellow card
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Craig Meiklejohn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Francis Moncur (DEF)
0
13.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
14.Alex Davidson (DEF)
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)
6
6.Craig Souness (MID)
8
7.Duncan Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Nicolas Kuzorra (MID)goal scored
8
9.Jose Fortes Vega (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
7
11.David Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Gilchrist (DEF)
0
13.Federico Garavelli (MID)
6
14.Dominic Young (MID)goal scored
7