Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ochilview Park where Stenhousemuir play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,806 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Stenhousemuir and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Thomson.


0.00
Stenhousemuir start the match!
3.13
Don Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist skips past Lee Mendez! Lee Mendez catches Scott McCoist on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.17
David Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Niven collects the pass. Duncan Niven flicks a high pass forward. Scott McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott McCoist plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Morton and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Scott McCoist provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.03
Sixto Madrigal sees a break and surges forward. Sixto Madrigal runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sixto Madrigal threads the ball through into the box. Alberto Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.46
Andy Niven makes a probing pass to David Hendry. David Hendry threads a neat ball through to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Burley who gathers it comfortably.
22.44
Kevin Hansen knocks the ball forward to John Mckinlay. John Mckinlay tries a spectacular long range effort. Colin Burley gets down and covers it.
28.22
Gavin Brady surges forward with the ball. Gavin Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Madjid Sikora. Andy Niven clumsily knocks into Madjid Sikora. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.32
Lee Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Maris. Jšrg Van Maris runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jšrg Van Maris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Brady.
34.04
Ezio Pagliarini flicks a high pass forward to Greg Allman who brings the ball under control. Greg Allman sees Alberto Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.17
John Mckinlay darts forward. John Mckinlay plays a one-two with Scott McCoist and advances towards the goal... John Mckinlay looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
39.11
Kevin Hansen threads a neat ball through to Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
42.09
Greg Allman flicks a high pass forward to Sixto Madrigal who brings the ball under control. Sixto Madrigal flicks a high pass forward. Madjid Sikora collects the pass. Madjid Sikora lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Allman. Callum Brady catches Greg Allman on the ankles. Greg Allman appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
44.09
Kevin Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Morton tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
48.56
John Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.03
John Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McCoist. Scott McCoist shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
63.37
Stuart Morton sees Scott McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Brady.
73.58
Kevin Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Burley. Don Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
79.34
Andy Niven flicks a high pass forward. Don Burley collects the pass. Don Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morton. Stuart Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sixto Madrigal.
85.43
Don Burley surges forward with the ball. Don Burley rushes past Lee Mendez! Don Burley tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Silvio Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Santos. Alberto Santos plays a quick one-two with Greg Allman and rushes in on goal... Alberto Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
19.6%
48.9%
31.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Burley of Stenhousemuir

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Arias (GK)
6
2.Andy Niven (DEF)
6
3.Fatik Volmer (DEF)
6
4.Callum Brady (DEF)
6
5.David Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Niven (MID)
6
7.Don Burley (MID)goal scored
9
8.Kevin Hansen (MID)
6
9.John Mckinlay (MID)
7
10.Scott McCoist (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Morton (ATT)
6
 
12.Stuart Morton (GK)
0
13.Kemal Collymore (ATT)
0
14.Alec Telfer (ATT)
0

1.Colin Burley (GK)
6
2.Lee Mendez (DEF)
6
3.Sixto Madrigal (DEF)
7
4.Ezio Pagliarini (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Brady (DEF)
6
6.Jšrg Van Maris (MID)
6
7.Greg Allman (MID)
6
8.James Howells (MID)
6
9.Silvio Jardim (MID)
6
10.Madjid Sikora (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Santos (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pedro Ramirez (ATT)
0
13.Niccolo Bramble (GK)
0
14.Neil Liddell (DEF)
0