Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Cowdenbeath | Cowdenbeath | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Young | B. Young |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Callum Hutchison | C. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Scott Glass | S. Glass | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| David Glass | D. Glass | | 50 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 50 | | Craig Elliott | C. Elliott | ||||||||
| Matt Mason | M. Mason | | 50 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Scott McCoist | S. McCoist | |||||||||
| Cosimo Castellazzi | C. Castellazzi |  | 47 | M | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Anthony Hapgood | A. Hapgood |  | 44 | M | | 6 | | M | 42 | | Paul White | P. White | |||||||||
| Billy Collins | B. Collins | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 38 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alec Cleland | A. Cleland | | 60 | A | | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Alec Sullivan | A. Sullivan | ||||||||
| Alex Henderson | A. Henderson | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 42 | | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Don Law | D. Law | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 35 | | Richard Johnstone | R. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Paul Van Dinteren | P. Van Dinteren |  | 49 | G | | 12 | | D | 40 | | David Mcinnes | D. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Matt Dalglish | M. Dalglish | | 42 | A | | 13 | | G | 39 | | Andy McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| David Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 39 | D | | 14 | | M | 35 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Cowdenbeath. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Falkirk and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Falkirk and Cowdenbeath are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Glass.
0.00
0-0Falkirk start the match!
12.42
0-0Matt Mason catches Richard Johnstone on the ankles. The referee brings Matt Mason to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Johnstone runs off the knock.
24.13
0-0Dominic Davidson arcs the ball upfield. Neil Gemmell shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.56
0-0Dominic Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Paul White collects the pass. Paul White flicks a high pass forward to Richard Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Richard Johnstone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Young!
33.20
David Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Cosimo Castellazzi. Cosimo Castellazzi chips the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.26
Dominic Hendry threads a neat ball through to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell shoots from distance but it is miles over!
39.15
1-0Billy Collins knocks the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Alec Cleland provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
1-0Cowdenbeath are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Cowdenbeath also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cowdenbeath get the second half underway!
49.05
Paul White advances with the ball. Paul White knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.42
With intelligent vision, Matt Mason picks a pass forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie hits a low pass to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
53.38
Dominic Hendry advances with the ball. Dominic Hendry shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
55.38
Matt Niven plays the ball forward to Neil Gemmell. Neil Gemmell shoots from distance. Solid save from Billy Young.
60.51
1-0Cowdenbeath have made 2 substitutions with David Mcinnes replacing Richard Johnstone and Richard Hendry replacing Neil Gemmell .
63.43
David Glass threads a neat ball through to Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Don Law collects the pass. Don Law lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
67.20
Dominic Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Alec Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes connects with a diving header but it flies wide!
72.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Hendry plays the ball forward to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Billy Young smothers it!
75.58
1-0Matt Mason runs forward with the ball. Matt Mason flicks a high ball forward to Alex Henderson who takes it down. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Elliott.
77.53
Cowdenbeath have made a substitution with Andy McStay replacing Matt Niven .
79.27
Matt Ritchie sees Don Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Law shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Callum Hutchison with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
84.54
Dominic Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Davidson threads a neat ball through to Alec Sullivan. Alec Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Billy Young comfortably smothers it!
85.32
David Glass makes a simple pass to Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.4%
42.6%
25%
Scorers
| Alec Cleland 39 Don Law 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Law of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Young (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Scott Glass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Glass (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Matt Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Castellazzi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Hapgood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Collins (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Cleland (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alex Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Law (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Van Dinteren (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Sullivan (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Callum Hutchison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Davidson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Craig Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Scott McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul White (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matt Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dominic Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alec Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Richard Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Andy McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Hendry (MID) | 6 | |