Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Stirling Albion. A crowd of 2,839 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Falkirk and Stirling Albion are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Stirling Albion kicking off!
2.57
David Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins makes a simple pass to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alex Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
10.02
Colin McNeill barges into Garry Mckinlay. The referee calls over Colin McNeill and warns him to calm down! Garry Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.12
Neil Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Gary McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
20.17
Neil McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Strachan.
21.52
Alec Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.04
Colin McNeill passes the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan passes the ball forward to Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner goes all the way! Dominic Bremner shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Don Collins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.31
Billy Morton catches Gary McNeill on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Morton and warns him to calm down! Gary McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.07
Paul Meiklejohn clumsily knocks into Garry Mckinlay. The referee calls over Paul Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Garry Mckinlay runs off the knock.
44.55
David Strachan sees a break and surges forward. David Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay threads the ball through to Richard Liddell but he's offside!
45.00
Falkirk are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stirling Albion's defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
47.08
Colin McNeill advances with the ball. Colin McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.05
Dominic Bremner catches Scott Gallacher on the ankles. Dominic Bremner is shown the yellow card! Scott Gallacher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.47
David Strachan barges into Richard Hendry. David Strachan is warned by the referee! Richard Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.36
Neil McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
63.01
Matt Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Alec Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.19
Alec Davidson knocks the ball forward to Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.19
Scott Gallacher surges forward with the ball. Scott Gallacher surges forward with the ball. Scott Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Richard Liddell and rushes in on goal... Scott Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.18
Billy Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Bremner. Dominic Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
87.19
Neil McStay takes it forward alone. Neil McStay goes all the way! Neil McStay shoots from just inside the box but somehow Don Collins manages to keep it out.
90.00
Gary McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay goes all the way! Garry Mckinlay rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Scott Gallacher of Falkirk
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
30.2%
48.8%
20.9%