Match Report
| Montrose | Montrose |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Brown | N. Brown |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Billy Young | B. Young | |||||||||
| John Davidson | J. Davidson | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 58 | | Scott Glass | S. Glass | |||||||||
| Uwe Schacht | U. Schacht |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | David Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Matt Sullivan | M. Sullivan | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Matt Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Alex Thomson | A. Thomson | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 47 |  | Cosimo Castellazzi | C. Castellazzi | |||||||||
| Alec Gemmell | A. Gemmell | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 44 | | Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Gary McStay | G. McStay | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Billy Collins | B. Collins | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Don McStay | D. McStay | | 39 | M | | 9 | |  | A | 60 | | Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | ||||||||
| Kevin Burley | K. Burley | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | ||||||||
| Neil Mccall | N. Mccall | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Matt Strachan | M. Strachan | | 48 | D | | 12 | | G | 49 |  | Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | | 46 | D | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | |||||||||
| David Britton | D. Britton | | 44 | D | | 14 | | D | 39 | | David Sullivan | D. Sullivan | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 2,754 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
2.23
0-0Matt Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Niccolo Brown.
3.25
0-0Anthony Hapgood takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Alex Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.39
0-0Matt Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Matt Sullivan passes the ball forward to Neil Mccall. Neil Mccall shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.11
John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Burley collects the pass. Kevin Burley runs straight at the defence! Kevin Burley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.14
Gary McStay knocks the ball forward to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.12
David Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood takes it forward alone. Anthony Hapgood plays a quick one-two with Alec Cleland and rushes in on goal... Anthony Hapgood comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Niccolo Brown reads it well. Good save!
38.05
0-0Alex Thomson makes a probing pass to John Souness. John Souness threads a neat ball through to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley cuts inside the box! Kevin Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Scott Glass's leg.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Montrose players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Montrose start the second half!
47.45
David Glass makes a simple pass to Cosimo Castellazzi. Cosimo Castellazzi sees space and advances. Cosimo Castellazzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.06
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.55
Matt Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Alex Henderson controls it well on his chest. Alex Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.04
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.25
0-0Don Law comes in with a late challenge on Matt Sullivan. Don Law is given a warning by the referee! Matt Sullivan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.39
Billy Collins hits a low pass to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
65.36
Matt Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Uwe Schacht hacks Don Law from behind! The referee brings Uwe Schacht to one side and gives him a warning! Don Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.08
Billy Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law rushes past Matt Sullivan! Don Law looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Niccolo Brown effortlessly smothers it!
71.41
0-0John Souness comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Hapgood. The referee calls over John Souness and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.28
0-0John Davidson sees a break and surges forward. John Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.03
Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Burley who brings the ball under control. Kevin Burley shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Anthony Hapgood sees space and advances. Anthony Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Don Law. Don Law powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Hapgood of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niccolo Brown (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | John Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Uwe Schacht (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Sullivan (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alex Thomson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alec Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Souness (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Don McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Burley (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Neil Mccall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Strachan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Callum Gemmill (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Britton (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Castellazzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |