Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Hamilton Academical | Hamilton Academical | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Christopher George | Christopher George | ||||||||||||||||||
| Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Zbigniew Joswiak | Z. Joswiak | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 |  | Francisco Paz | F. Paz | |||||||||
| Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Dominic Rae | D. Rae | |||||||||
| Matt Mason | M. Mason | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Richard Henderson | R. Henderson | |||||||||
| Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | | 47 | M | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Kevin Ferguson | K. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 40 | | Matt Ferguson | M. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood |  | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Jacob Dean | J. Dean | |||||||||
| Billy Collins | B. Collins | | 43 | M | | 8 | | A | 53 |  | Sean Grella | S. Grella | |||||||||
| Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | | 59 | A |  | | 9 | | A | 51 | | Adam Walsh | A. Walsh | ||||||||
| Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Gavin Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Don Law | D. Law | | 46 | A | | 11 | | | A | 52 | | Gavin Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | | 45 | D | | 12 | | D | 52 |  | Nico Hamann | N. Hamann | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 45 | A | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| Garry McNeill | G. McNeill | | 42 | M | | 14 | | A | 39 | | Dominic Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,948 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.13
0-0Stuart Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward to Alex Henderson who brings the ball under control. Alex Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.15
Showing composure, Paul Mcallister plays the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.02
0-0Matt Ferguson makes a probing pass to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Adam Walsh is offside!
14.28
Matt Ferguson passes the ball forward to Sean Grella. Sean Grella sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.17
Matt Mason passes the ball forward to Billy Collins. Billy Collins surges forward with the ball. Billy Collins finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.49
0-0Jacob Dean passes the ball forward to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh makes a probing pass between the defence to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
21.19
Stuart Mcinnes picks a pass forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from long range but it flies wide!
28.24
0-0Scott Glass flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hapgood controls it well on his chest. Anthony Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Don Law who takes it down. Don Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Henderson.
32.35
Anthony Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.41
0-0Sean Grella hacks Scott Glass from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Falkirk kick off!
48.27
Jacob Dean flicks a high pass forward. Sean Grella holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sean Grella tries a spectacular long range effort but Paul Van Dinteren is on top of it.
55.08
Anthony Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
57.59
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward. Don Law controls it well on his chest. Don Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.18
0-0Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Nico Hamann replacing Dominic Rae, Billy Collins replacing Jacob Dean and Dominic Sullivan replacing Gavin Naysmith .
63.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Henderson plays the ball forward to Billy Collins. Billy Collins brings the ball forward. Billy Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Walsh but the linesman indicates offside!
67.21
Matt Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Adam Walsh. Adam Walsh whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
69.16
Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.02
Anthony Hapgood flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Ferguson.
75.07
With imagination, Anthony Hapgood laces a weighted ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Zbigniew Joswiak effortlessly smothers it!
77.31
Paul Mcallister makes a simple pass to Don Law. Don Law knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Zbigniew Joswiak!
79.50
1-0Stephen Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Don Law easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Law shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.05
Stephen Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister advances with the ball. Paul Mcallister makes a great pass forward. Alec Cleland runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
84.13
Matt Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Sullivan. Dominic Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Adam Walsh but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.11
Stephen Hendry lofts the ball long. Alec Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson makes a convincing header. Zbigniew Joswiak effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
With great vision, Anthony Hapgood plays the ball forward to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
27.4%
46.6%
26%
Scorers
| Don Law 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Law of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Billy Campbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Zbigniew Joswiak (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Francisco Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Henderson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Ferguson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jacob Dean (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sean Grella (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Adam Walsh (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nico Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dominic Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |