Match Report


Forfar AthleticForfar Athletic     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alec DickovA. Dickov64
G
1
G
49Paul Van DinterenP. Van Dinteren
Neil HansenN. Hansen58
D
2
D
58Scott GlassS. Glass
Andy WhiteA. White57
D
3
D
54Stephen HendryS. Hendry
John ClelandJ. Cleland56
D
4
D
49Matt MasonM. Mason
Colin HendersonC. Henderson63
M
5
M
47Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes
Garcia Duque StendardoG. Stendardo55
M
captain6
M
46Paul McallisterP. Mcallister
Cosimo MasperoC. Maspero55
M
7
M
44Anthony HapgoodA. Hapgood
Neil MatteoN. Matteo46
M
8
M
43Billy CollinsB. Collins
Stephen YoungS. Young64
A
9captain
A
59Alec ClelandA. Cleland
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith62
A
10
A
54Alex HendersonA. Henderson
Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes60
A
11
A
46Don LawD. Law
 
Don McGroryD. McGrory55
A
12
D
45Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Eric Van WanrooyE. Van Wanrooy52
G
13
A
45Garry HendryG. Hendry
Duncan HendersonD. Henderson51
G
14
M
42Garry McNeillG. McNeill

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,484 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Forfar Athletic and Falkirk are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Ferguson.


0.00
Falkirk kick off the first half!
3.58
Cosimo Maspero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Stephen Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Mason.
4.55
Neil Matteo sees Stephen Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.29
Andy White clumsily knocks into Don Law. Andy White is warned by the referee! Don Law runs off the knock.
10.41
Garcia Duque Stendardo hacks Stephen Hendry from behind! The referee warns Garcia Duque Stendardo to calm down! Stephen Hendry runs off the knock.
15.53
Paul Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.11
Paul Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.58
Cosimo Maspero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Young. Stephen Young connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.04
From the throw-in, Paul Mcallister picks out Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Falkirk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.20
John Cleland threads the ball through to Neil Matteo. Neil Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith collects the pass. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.13
Cosimo Maspero makes a probing pass to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Duncan Mcinnes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.56
Matt Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister takes it forward alone. Paul Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.03
Andy White sees space and advances. Andy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
34.19
Showing fabulous composure, Stephen Hendry plays the ball forward to Billy Collins. Billy Collins passes the ball forward to Don Law. Don Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.27
Matt Mason flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Stuart Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Don Law. Don Law shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.50
Paul Mcallister hits a low pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.16
Matt Mason surges forward with the ball. Matt Mason decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Mason shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
42.08
Paul Mcallister makes a probing pass to Don Law. Don Law finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic have changed their lineup with Don McGrory replacing Cosimo Maspero. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Forfar Athletic kick off!
48.53
Neil Hansen knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Stendardo. Garcia Duque Stendardo hits a low pass to Stephen Young. Stephen Young passes the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Some world-class footwork from Stephen Naysmith provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
49.49
Showing composure, Matt Mason plays the ball forward to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Don Law. Don Law shoots from outside the area. Alec Dickov gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
51.36
Colin Henderson threads the ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Young. Some good footwork from Stephen Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.53
Billy Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.52
Andy White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Henderson. Colin Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith rushes past Stephen Hendry! Stephen Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
60.03
Forfar Athletic have made a substitution with Eric Van Wanrooy replacing John Cleland .
67.06
Don McGrory threads a neat ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
69.34
Garcia Duque Stendardo plays the ball forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young shoots from outside the area but is denied by Paul Van Dinteren. Excellent save.
71.17
Don McGrory threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.05
Neil Hansen brings the ball forward. Neil Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Young. Stephen Young whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Naysmith connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.42
Paul Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.28
Garcia Duque Stendardo clumsily knocks into Paul Mcallister. Garcia Duque Stendardo is shown the yellow card! Paul Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.01
Paul Mcallister sees space and advances. Paul Mcallister shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Falkirk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
87.01
Matt Mason threads a neat ball through to Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Don Law who takes it down. Don Law shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Forfar Athletic

Falkirk
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
10
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
27.1%
43.8%
29.2%

Scorers
Stephen Young 51
Stephen Naysmith 72
Alex Henderson 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Young of Forfar Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Alec Dickov (GK)
6
2.Neil Hansen (DEF)
6
3.Andy White (DEF)
6
4.John Cleland (DEF)
6
5.Colin Henderson (MID)
6
6.Garcia Duque Stendardo (MID)yellow card
6
7.Cosimo Maspero (MID)
6
8.Neil Matteo (MID)
6
9.Stephen Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Stephen Naysmith (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
8
 
12.Don McGrory (ATT)
6
13.Eric Van Wanrooy (GK)
6
14.Duncan Henderson (GK)
0

1.Paul Van Dinteren (GK)
6
2.Scott Glass (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Hendry (DEF)
7
4.Matt Mason (DEF)
7
5.Stuart Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Paul Mcallister (MID)
8
7.Anthony Hapgood (MID)
6
8.Billy Collins (MID)
6
9.Alec Cleland (ATT)
6
10.Alex Henderson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Don Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Campbell (DEF)
0
13.Garry Hendry (ATT)
0
14.Garry McNeill (MID)
0