Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Billy YoungB. Young62
G
1
G
42Andy HendersonA. Henderson
Scott GlassS. Glass58
D
2
D
49Callum HendersonC. Henderson
David GlassD. Glass50
D
3captain
D
39Scott BremnerS. Bremner
Matt MasonM. Mason50
D
4
D
37Alec NivenA. Niven
Cosimo CastellazziC. Castellazzi47
M
5
D
37Dominic TelferD. Telfer
Anthony HapgoodA. Hapgood44
M
6
D
35Garry MatteoG. Matteo
Billy CollinsB. Collins44
M
7
M
51Richard MatteoR. Matteo
Matt RitchieM. Ritchie41
M
8
M
45Stephen YoungS. Young
Alec ClelandA. Cleland60
A
captain9
M
38Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Alex HendersonA. Henderson54
A
10
A
40Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Don LawD. Law46
A
11
A
39Alberto DavisA. Davis
 
Paul Van DinterenP. Van Dinteren49
G
12
G
40Craig HendersonC. Henderson
Matt DalglishM. Dalglish42
A
13
A
38Rafael JardimR. Jardim
David SullivanD. Sullivan39
D
14
M
37Scott NaysmithS. Naysmith

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 2,939 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Glass.


0.00
Albion Rovers kick off the first half!
8.20
Alberto Davis barges into David Glass. The referee calls over Alberto Davis and warns him to calm down! David Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.05
Billy Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.50
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Naysmith replacing Billy Cleland .
18.11
Alberto Davis clumsily knocks into Matt Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.53
Scott Glass flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Hapgood who takes it down. Anthony Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Don Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.46
David Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood threads the ball through to Don Law. Don Law shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
27.43
David Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Castellazzi. Cosimo Castellazzi flicks a high pass forward. Alec Cleland controls it well on his chest. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.38
Scott Glass kicks a strong pass forward to Cosimo Castellazzi. Cosimo Castellazzi kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.05
Richard Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Richard Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.03
Anthony Hapgood runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Hapgood skips past Callum Henderson! Some awkward footwork from Anthony Hapgood provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Hapgood!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
47.12
Cosimo Castellazzi threads the ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland threads a neat, attacking ball through to Don Law. Don Law comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Andy Henderson gets down and covers it.
48.51
Matt Mason flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hapgood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Anthony Hapgood plays the ball forward to Don Law. Don Law knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
49.43
Anthony Hapgood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Hapgood plays a one-two with Alex Henderson and advances towards the goal... Anthony Hapgood shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.37
David Glass plays the ball forward to Anthony Hapgood. Anthony Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alec Cleland is offside!
60.54
David Glass surges forward with the ball. David Glass surges forward with the ball. David Glass shoots from distance. Solid save from Andy Henderson. What a great pair of hands!
61.37
Anthony Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Alex Henderson who brings the ball under control. Alex Henderson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.53
With some swift thinking, Frederico Jesus plays the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.24
Stephen Young sees Alberto Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Davis edges inside the box! David Glass barges into Alberto Davis. Penalty for Albion Rovers!!
67.24
The referee points to the spot..
68.53
Frederico Jesus slowly runs up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
71.40
Cosimo Castellazzi passes the ball forward to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
73.57
Matt Ritchie sees Alec Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.11
Billy Collins makes a simple pass to Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.08
Billy Collins clumsily knocks into Richard Matteo. Billy Collins is warned by the referee! Richard Matteo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.50
Frederico Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Davis. Alberto Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Mason.
81.22
Billy Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Henderson. Alex Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.57
Matt Mason sees Billy Collins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Collins threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland runs straight at the defence! Alec Cleland strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Andy Henderson.
90.00
Garry Matteo comes in with a late challenge on Alex Henderson. The referee calls over Garry Matteo and warns him to calm down! Alex Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Albion Rovers
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
23.2%
45.1%
31.7%

Scorers
Alex Henderson 36
Anthony Hapgood 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Hapgood of Falkirk

Match Ratings
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)goal scored
9
7.Billy Collins (MID)
6
8.Matt Ritchie (MID)
6
9.Alec Cleland (ATT)
7
10.Alex Henderson (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Don Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Van Dinteren (GK)
0
13.Matt Dalglish (ATT)
0
14.David Sullivan (DEF)
0

1.Andy Henderson (GK)
7
2.Callum Henderson (DEF)
6
3.Scott Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Alec Niven (DEF)
6
5.Dominic Telfer (DEF)
6
6.Garry Matteo (DEF)
6
7.Richard Matteo (MID)
6
8.Stephen Young (MID)
6
9.Frederico Jesus (MID)
6
10.Billy Cleland (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Davis (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Craig Henderson (GK)
0
13.Rafael Jardim (ATT)
0
14.Scott Naysmith (MID)
6