Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Thomas James Bull | Thomas James Bull | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gabriele Belardi | G. Belardi |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Jose Javier Sanchez | J. Sanchez | |||||||||
| Garry McNeill | G. McNeill |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Colin Bremner | C. Bremner | |||||||||
| Klas Tigana | K. Tigana |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Matt Rae | M. Rae | |||||||||
| Simon Hamann | S. Hamann |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Billy Caldwell | B. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Craig Rae | C. Rae | | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Matt Hendry | M. Hendry | |||||||||
| Sergei Kryvenko | S. Kryvenko |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Colin McStay | C. McStay | |||||||||
| Torsten Welter | T. Welter | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Paul Thomson | P. Thomson | |||||||||
| Martin Gustafsson | M. Gustafsson | | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | |||||||||
| Oscar Gimenez | O. Gimenez | | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Stuart Young | S. Young | |||||||||
| Adolfo Alonso | A. Alonso | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson | |||||||||
| Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 19,842 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the match underway!
6.59
0-0Matt Rae threads the ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.54
Matt Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Young. Stuart Young knocks in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.10
0-0Garry McNeill threads the ball through to Sergei Kryvenko. Sergei Kryvenko knocks the ball forward to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Caldwell.
10.26
Garry McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Torsten Welter. Torsten Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.51
0-0Klas Tigana comes in with a late challenge on Garry McCoist. The referee calls over Klas Tigana and shows him a yellow card! Garry McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.21
0-0Paul Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson passes the ball forward but Garry McCoist is offside!
22.46
Garry McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gustafsson. Martin Gustafsson threads the ball through to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Alonso but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.22
0-0Craig Rae takes it forward alone. Craig Rae goes all the way! Craig Rae takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Sanchez.
32.16
Klas Tigana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergei Kryvenko. Sergei Kryvenko knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.18
Matt Hendry hoofs the ball up the pitch. Garry McCoist shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Gabriele Belardi.
38.19
Simon Hamann sees space and advances. Simon Hamann knocks the ball forward to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez plays a perfect one-two with Adolfo Alonso and rushes in on goal... Oscar Gimenez rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
42.39
Torsten Welter knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.12
Billy Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Thomson. Paul Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Young. Stuart Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
1-0Martin Gustafsson makes a simple pass to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Alonso. Adolfo Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Javier Sanchez had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk get the second half underway!
48.08
Billy Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gabriele Belardi manages to gather it comfortably.
53.56
Craig Rae passes the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Javier Sanchez had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
57.03
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
59.56
Simon Hamann flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergei Kryvenko. Sergei Kryvenko threads the ball through to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.08
Colin McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Young. Stuart Young knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gabriele Belardi.
71.42
Martin Gustafsson knocks the ball forward to Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.58
Garry McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Sergei Kryvenko. Sergei Kryvenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez makes a probing pass to Adolfo Alonso but he's offside!
73.15
Martin Gustafsson chips the ball to his team mate, Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Gimenez. Oscar Gimenez powers a header at goal but Jose Javier Sanchez is on top of it.
75.25
Paul Thomson sees space and advances. Paul Thomson goes all the way! Paul Thomson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.28
Torsten Welter makes a simple pass to Adolfo Alonso. Adolfo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.14
Billy Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson plays a perfect one-two with Garry McCoist and rushes in on goal... Dominic Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.24
Paul Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson goes all the way! Dominic Henderson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gabriele Belardi.
89.57
Paul Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Henderson. Dominic Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry McNeill.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%
Scorers