Match Report
| Arbroath | Arbroath |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dominic Henderson | D. Henderson |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren | |||||||||
| Gianfranco Galli | G. Galli |  | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Andy Hendry | A. Hendry | | 53 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | ||||||||
| Garry Cleland | G. Cleland | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Billy Morton | B. Morton | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 | | Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| David Law | D. Law | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Neil Mckinlay | N. Mckinlay | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 |  | Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Gary Hansen | G. Hansen | | 61 | A | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| Gian Luca Rutzittu | G. Rutzittu | | 59 | A | | 9 | | | A | 59 | | Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | ||||||||
| John Liddell | J. Liddell | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | |||||||||
| Alec McCoist | A. McCoist | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Craig Morton | C. Morton | | 58 | M | | 12 | | D | 45 | | Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | |||||||||
| Dominic Gemmell | D. Gemmell | | 54 | G | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Anton Hermann | A. Hermann |  | 52 | M | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Garry McNeill | G. McNeill | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Gayfield where Arbroath play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,302 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arbroath are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Elliott.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Arbroath kicking off!
6.22
0-0Stuart Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Don Law. Don Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.41
0-0Gian Luca Rutzittu catches Matt Mason on the ankles. The referee calls over Gian Luca Rutzittu and warns him to calm down! Matt Mason runs off the knock.
12.23
0-0Neil Mckinlay hits a low pass to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.04
0-1Billy Collins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Billy Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Don Law. Don Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don Law!
18.27
Anthony Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
22.57
Paul Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.30
Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.41
32.03
Neil Mckinlay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Mckinlay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.28
Scott Glass sees Billy Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.35
Garry Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Cleland threads the ball through to John Liddell. John Liddell plays a one-two with Gary Hansen and rushes in on goal... John Liddell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arbroath!
39.01
Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
40.29
1-1Neil Mckinlay makes a simple pass to John Liddell. John Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Gian Luca Rutzittu but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.40
1-1Scott Glass makes a probing pass to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Don Law who takes it down. Don Law runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Don Law provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Matt Mason plays a long ball forward. Don Law shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Arbroath appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Arbroath players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Falkirk kick off!
49.29
Matt Mason flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hapgood controls it well on his chest. Anthony Hapgood makes a simple pass to Don Law. Don Law whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
51.05
53.35
Neil Mckinlay makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
54.36
Don Law comes in with a late challenge on Billy Morton. Don Law is warned by the referee! Billy Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.31
Gianfranco Galli chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Mckinlay. Neil Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.09
David Law makes a probing pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.12
Neil Mckinlay makes an attacking run forward. Neil Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
67.10
Neil Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Liddell. John Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.13
Paul Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Don Law. Don Law powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
72.25
Gianfranco Galli takes it forward alone. Gianfranco Galli makes a simple pass to Gary Hansen. Gary Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards John Liddell. John Liddell makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.42
Neil Mckinlay sees a break and surges forward. Neil Mckinlay lofts in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
78.37
2-1Neil Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Gian Luca Rutzittu who takes it down. Gian Luca Rutzittu knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Scott Glass. Excellent block.
79.56
Neil Mckinlay passes the ball forward to Alec McCoist. Alec McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Rutzittu. Gian Luca Rutzittu beats his man to it with a header. Paul Van Dinteren gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
84.35
2-1Alec McCoist hacks Stephen Hendry from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.8%
Scorers
| John Liddell 34, 72 | Don Law 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Liddell of Arbroath |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Henderson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gianfranco Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Garry Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Morton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Mckinlay (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Gary Hansen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gian Luca Rutzittu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Liddell (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alec McCoist (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Craig Morton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anton Hermann (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Billy Campbell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry McNeill (MID) | 0 | |