Match Report
Falkirk | Falkirk | ![]() | ![]() | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren | ![]() | 49 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 61 | ![]() | Matt Booth | M. Booth | |||||||||
Scott Glass | S. Glass | ![]() | 58 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Martin Black | M. Black | |||||||||
Stephen Hendry | S. Hendry | ![]() | 54 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 63 | ![]() | Dayo Bizzarri | D. Bizzarri | |||||||||
Matt Mason | M. Mason | ![]() | 49 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | ![]() | D | 59 | ![]() | Ivan James | I. James | ||||||||
Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | ![]() | 47 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 37 | ![]() | Stephen James | S. James | |||||||||
Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | ![]() | 46 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 66 | ![]() | Lomano Davis | L. Davis | |||||||||
Billy Collins | B. Collins | ![]() | 44 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 50 | ![]() | Matt Elliott | M. Elliott | |||||||||
Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood | ![]() | 44 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 48 | ![]() | John Johnstone | J. Johnstone | |||||||||
Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | ![]() | 59 | A | ![]() | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 56 | ![]() | Duncan Gemmell | D. Gemmell | ||||||||
Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | ![]() | 54 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 55 | ![]() | Albrecht Welke | A. Welke | |||||||||
Don Law | D. Law | ![]() | 46 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 46 | ![]() | Gavin Henderson | G. Henderson | |||||||||
Billy Campbell | B. Campbell | ![]() | 45 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | M | 47 | ![]() | Alex Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | ![]() | 45 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | G | 46 | ![]() | Craig Burley | C. Burley | |||||||||
Garry McNeill | G. McNeill | ![]() | 42 | M | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | A | 46 | ![]() | Scott Telfer | S. Telfer |
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 4,521 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Gallacher.
0.00
The first half starts with Aberdeen kicking off!
4.59
Scott Glass sees a break and surges forward. Scott Glass takes it forward alone. Scott Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.31
Billy Collins darts forward. Billy Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Don Law. Don Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.29
Stuart Mcinnes sees Alex Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.53
Matt Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Glass.
26.25
Ivan James chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
27.19
Paul Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Don Law is offside!
28.52
Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.46
John Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Welke. Albrecht Welke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.20
Lomano Davis brings the ball forward. Lomano Davis passes the ball forward but Gavin Henderson is offside!
34.48
Matt Mason knocks the ball forward to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Matt Booth manages to gather it easily.
39.28
Scott Glass makes a probing pass to Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood flicks a high ball forward to Alec Cleland who takes it down. Alec Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.36
Billy Collins takes a long throw-in. Paul Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Booth who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Ivan James clumsily knocks into Don Law. The referee warns Ivan James to calm down! Don Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk get the second half underway!
48.06
John Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.17
With imagination, Billy Collins laces a through ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.31
Anthony Hapgood threads the ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Don Law. Don Law flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matt Booth with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
71.50
Paul Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Matt Booth.
85.20
Showing intelligent composure, Scott Glass laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Mcinnes. Stuart Mcinnes sees Alex Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Henderson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Don Law 9, 65 Alec Cleland 39 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Don Law of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
1. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Stephen Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stuart Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Paul Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Billy Collins (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
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. | Matt Booth (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Martin Black (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dayo Bizzarri (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Ivan James (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stephen James (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Lomano Davis (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Matt Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
8. | John Johnstone (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Duncan Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Albrecht Welke (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Gavin Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Alex Niven (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Craig Burley (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Scott Telfer (ATT) | 0 |