Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 4,779 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Falkirk and St Mirren are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
4.56
Alec Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Strachan makes a probing pass to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Andy Law manages to gather it comfortably.
8.43
Billy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
10.55
Gary Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.29
St Mirren are easily keeping Falkirk at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.20
Gary Gemmill makes a probing pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.21
Gary Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.18
David Booth passes the ball forward to Richard Matteo. Richard Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Callum Hansen manages to keep it out.
32.12
Duncan Young chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Gough. Craig Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Callum Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
34.55
Matt Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
40.39
David Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott knocks the ball forward to Craig Gough. Craig Gough shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.12
Alec Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Gary James. Gary James surges forward with the ball. Gary James lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Andy Law is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
61.10
Gary Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Gough. Craig Gough powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.08
Dominic Caldwell passes the ball forward to Duncan Young. Duncan Young makes a simple pass to Craig Gough. Craig Gough finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Callum Hansen.
73.58
Callum Meiklejohn catches Dominic Caldwell on the ankles. Callum Meiklejohn is warned by the referee! Dominic Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.35
Gary Gemmill clumsily knocks into Paul Hendry. Gary Gemmill is given a warning by the referee! Paul Hendry runs off the knock.
81.42
Neil James catches Gary Sullivan on the ankles. Neil James is warned by the referee! Gary Sullivan runs off the knock.
84.41
Gavin Gemmill makes a probing pass to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Andy Law manages to keep it out.
89.38
Gary Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Craig Gough of Falkirk
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
16.9%
50.8%
32.3%