Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Elgin City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elgin City appear to be shaped for 6-3-1.


0.00
Elgin City start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.50
Alex Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
16.42
Stephen Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Niven.
20.34
Matt Sullivan clumsily knocks into Garry Mckinlay. The referee calls over Matt Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Garry Mckinlay stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.27
Matt Brady knocks the ball forward to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hopkin.
24.34
Stephen Collins hacks Matt Brady from behind! Stephen Collins is shown the yellow card! Matt Brady gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.12
Matt Brady hacks Stephen Collins from behind! Matt Brady is shown the yellow card! Stephen Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.58
Matt Brady takes it forward alone. Matt Brady tries a spectacular long range effort. Don Collins easily smothers it.
34.06
Gary Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Gary Meiklejohn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Don Collins easily smothers it!
45.00
Neil Hansen catches Scott Gallacher on the ankles. Neil Hansen is shown the yellow card! Scott Gallacher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
49.28
David Strachan knocks the ball forward to Stephen Collins. Stephen Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay goes all the way! Garry Mckinlay cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.45
Matt Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.44
Neil Hopkin brings the ball forward. Neil Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay goes all the way! Garry Mckinlay takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.37
Matt Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
73.00
Neil Hopkin makes a probing pass to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill knocks the ball forward to Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.18
Kevin Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Mckinlay. Garry Mckinlay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Niven.
81.14
Neil Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Gough goes all the way! Kevin Gough rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.50
Gary McGrory sees space and advances. Gary McGrory makes a probing pass to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance but Neil Liddell is on top of it.
87.56
Andy Hansen makes a probing pass to David Dalglish. David Dalglish advances with the ball. David Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Hopkin.
89.45
Gary Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Hutchison. Alex Hutchison surges forward with the ball. Alex Hutchison shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


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

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
30.9%
48.1%
21%

Scorers