Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister44
G
1captain
G
53Neil ClelandN. Cleland
Gavin MasonG. Mason55
D
2
D
69Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison49
D
3
D
53Brutil Van Der MeydeB. Van Der Meyde
John MccallJ. Mccall46
D
4
D
48Stephen HansenS. Hansen
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares43
D
5
D
47Duncan DavidsonD. Davidson
David DickovD. Dickov54
M
6
M
54Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
Billy InglisB. Inglis51
M
captain7
M
45Duncan McCoistD. McCoist
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister51
M
8
M
41Alec NivenA. Niven
Camille FenillatC. Fenillat49
M
9
M
41Neil FergusonN. Ferguson
Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith58
A
10
A
48Kevin BremnerK. Bremner
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson54
A
11
A
44Duncan McinnesD. Mcinnes
 
Matt GreigM. Greig49
M
12
G
46Billy SullivanB. Sullivan
Alec HopkinA. Hopkin46
A
13
D
44Dominic HutchisonD. Hutchison
Andy McNeillA. McNeill44
A
14
D
41Stuart McNeillS. McNeill

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 2,920 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Mcinnes.


0.00
Airdrieonians start the match!
4.25
Cristiano Soares flicks a high ball forward to Billy Inglis who takes it down. Billy Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Davidson. With some swift thinking, Dominic Davidson plays the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith who has made a great run into the box. Gavin Naysmith comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.11
Gavin Naysmith clumsily knocks into Garry McCoist. The referee brings Gavin Naysmith to one side and gives him a warning! Garry McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.19
John Mccall hits a low pass to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister makes a probing pass to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
16.06
Craig Mcallister hacks Gavin Mcinnes from behind! The referee calls over Craig Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Gavin Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.20
Duncan McCoist receives the ball from a throw-in from Alec Niven. Duncan McCoist knocks the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Billy Inglis hacks Alec Niven from behind! The referee calls over Billy Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Alec Niven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.29
Alec Niven threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.08
David Dickov makes a simple pass to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
John Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, David Dickov. David Dickov threads a neat ball through to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.38
Gavin Naysmith catches Stephen Hansen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hansen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.12
Duncan McCoist hacks Billy Inglis from behind! Duncan McCoist is warned by the referee! Billy Inglis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Alec Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half. The Airdrieonians players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
47.08
Neil Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Duncan Mcinnes. Duncan Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.13
Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Gavin Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
53.33
Duncan Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Niven. Alec Niven advances with the ball. Alec Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.30
Billy Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Naysmith who takes it down. Gavin Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.18
Cristiano Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Soares hits a low pass to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith plays a scrappy one-two with Dominic Davidson and advances towards the goal... Gavin Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Neil Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
60.35
Falkirk have made a substitution with Alec Hopkin replacing Gavin Naysmith .
67.40
Dominic Davidson hacks Stephen Hansen from behind! The referee brings Dominic Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.02
David Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hopkin. Alec Hopkin skips past Garry McCoist! Some silky footwork from Alec Hopkin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.42
Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Neil Hutchison .
78.50
Alec Niven advances with the ball. Alec Niven shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.28
Kevin Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Matt Greig. Kevin Bremner is warned by the referee! Matt Greig runs off the knock.
87.49
Alec Niven makes a simple pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.40
Duncan McCoist decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stuart Mcallister. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Airdrieonians
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
26.8%
47.9%
25.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Niven of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
3.Neil Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.John Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
7
6.David Dickov (MID)
7
7.Billy Inglis (MID)yellow card
5
8.Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
9.Camille Fenillat (MID)
6
10.Gavin Naysmith (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Dominic Davidson (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Greig (MID)
6
13.Alec Hopkin (ATT)
6
14.Andy McNeill (ATT)
0

1.Neil Cleland (GK)
6
2.Garry McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Brutil Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Davidson (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
6
7.Duncan McCoist (MID)
7
8.Alec Niven (MID)
9
9.Neil Ferguson (MID)
6
10.Kevin Bremner (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Mcinnes (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Sullivan (GK)
0
13.Dominic Hutchison (DEF)
0
14.Stuart McNeill (DEF)
0