Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Annan AthleticAnnan Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paul Van DinterenP. Van Dinteren49
G
1
G
55Oliver SchönenbornO. Schönenborn
Scott GlassS. Glass58
D
2
D
58Stuart McStayS. McStay
Stephen HendryS. Hendry54
D
3
D
55Colin LiddellC. Liddell
Matt MasonM. Mason49
D
4
D
55Scott MccallS. Mccall
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes47
M
5
M
54Neil McinnesN. Mcinnes
Paul McallisterP. Mcallister46
M
6
M
52Colin DavidsonC. Davidson
Anthony HapgoodA. Hapgood44
M
7captain
M
50Scott CampbellS. Campbell
Billy CollinsB. Collins43
M
8
M
50Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Alec ClelandA. Cleland59
A
captain9
A
63Neil GoughN. Gough
Alex HendersonA. Henderson54
A
10
A
58Don MatteoD. Matteo
Don LawD. Law46
A
11
A
52Maurizio LupatelliM. Lupatelli
 
Billy CampbellB. Campbell45
D
12
D
51Callum McallisterC. Mcallister
Garry HendryG. Hendry45
A
13
D
50Alex CollinsA. Collins
Garry McNeillG. McNeill42
M
14
D
49Callum DalglishC. Dalglish

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Annan Athletic. A crowd of 3,789 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Falkirk and Annan Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Mckinlay.


0.00
Annan Athletic kick off!
3.03
Stephen Hendry pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stephen Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson makes a defence splitting pass to Don Law. Don Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Oliver Schönenborn manages to keep it out.
8.49
Don Law barges into Scott Mccall. The referee calls over Don Law and warns him to calm down! Scott Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.59
Colin Liddell takes a long throw-in. Stuart McStay makes a simple pass to Scott Campbell. Without breaking stride, Scott Campbell plays the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
10.40
Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Gough and stumbles forward towards the goal... Don Matteo tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Paul Van Dinteren has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo rushes past Matt Mason! Don Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.50
With a delightful solo run, Anthony Hapgood stretches the opposition's defence. Anthony Hapgood plays a quick one-two with Alec Cleland and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Anthony Hapgood provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.07
Scott Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Campbell. Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Neil Gough. Neil Gough sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul Van Dinteren gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
27.55
Billy Collins threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.36
Matt Mason brings the ball forward. Matt Mason sees space and advances. Matt Mason whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. With a superhuman jump, Alec Cleland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.14
Stuart McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson threads a neat ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo plays a quick one-two with Maurizio Lupatelli and rushes in on goal... Don Matteo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Paul Van Dinteren has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
40.38
Stuart McStay threads a neat ball through to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gough. Neil Gough is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.17
Scott Mccall catches Alex Henderson on the ankles. The referee warns Scott Mccall to calm down! Alex Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
51.57
Scott Mccall comes in with a late challenge on Don Law. Scott Mccall is shown the yellow card! Don Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.40
Matt Mason comes in with a late challenge on Neil Gough. The referee warns Matt Mason to calm down! Neil Gough runs off the knock.
55.40
Free kick to Annan Athletic just outside the area...
56.42
Don Matteo calmly steps up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
57.39
Colin Liddell pushes mid-way up the pitch. Colin Liddell hits a low pass to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Matteo but the linesman indicates offside!
59.04
Anthony Hapgood sees Alex Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Henderson shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.36
Richard Mcinnes flicks a high ball forward to Don Matteo who takes it down. Don Matteo shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.14
Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Oliver Schönenborn reads it well. He makes it look easy!
71.47
Scott Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Colin Davidson controls it well on his chest. Colin Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gough holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Gough runs straight at the defence! Neil Gough tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
72.26
Scott Campbell passes the ball forward to Maurizio Lupatelli. Maurizio Lupatelli lofts in a cross ball towards Don Matteo. Don Matteo beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
73.47
Colin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Campbell. With great vision, Scott Campbell plays the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Mason.
77.15
Scott Campbell decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Campbell edges inside the box! Scott Campbell shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
83.06
Billy Collins flicks a high pass forward to Don Law who brings the ball under control. Don Law shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.16
Colin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Colin Davidson. Colin Davidson threads the ball through to Neil Gough. Neil Gough shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.52
Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Don Law collects the pass. Don Law lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Oliver Schönenborn. Excellent save.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Annan Athletic
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
27.3%
41.6%
31.2%

Scorers
Alec Cleland 28
Don Matteo 10, 16, 36, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Matteo of Annan Athletic

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Anthony Hapgood (MID)
6
8.Billy Collins (MID)
6
9.Alec Cleland (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alex Henderson (ATT)
6
11.Don Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Campbell (DEF)
0
13.Garry Hendry (ATT)
0
14.Garry McNeill (MID)
0

1.Oliver Schönenborn (GK)
6
2.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
3.Colin Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Scott Mccall (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Neil Mcinnes (MID)
6
6.Colin Davidson (MID)
6
7.Scott Campbell (MID)
7
8.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
9.Neil Gough (ATT)
6
10.Don Matteo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Maurizio Lupatelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Alex Collins (DEF)
0
14.Callum Dalglish (DEF)
0