Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness Caledonian Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister44
G
1
G
44John DalglishJ. Dalglish
Gavin MasonG. Mason55
D
2
D
46David GreigD. Greig
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison49
D
3captain
D
45Stuart NaysmithS. Naysmith
John MccallJ. Mccall46
D
4
D
43Craig CaldwellC. Caldwell
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares43
D
5
D
42Neil HendryN. Hendry
David DickovD. Dickov54
M
6
M
49Callum GallacherC. Gallacher
Billy InglisB. Inglis51
M
captain7
M
46Billy MasonB. Mason
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister51
M
8
M
42Scott HendryS. Hendry
Alex RaeA. Rae51
M
9
M
42Matt ClelandM. Cleland
Gavin NaysmithG. Naysmith58
A
10
A
50Neil WhiteN. White
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson54
A
11
A
48Scott JohnstoneS. Johnstone
 
Camille FenillatC. Fenillat49
M
12
A
46Alec FergusonA. Ferguson
Matt GreigM. Greig49
M
13
A
46David LawD. Law
Alec HopkinA. Hopkin46
A
14
D
40Paul WhiteP. White

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 2,985 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Inverness Caledonian Thistle are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Ferguson.


0.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.14
Alex Rae makes a simple pass to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
4.36
Matt Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Neil White who brings the ball under control. Neil White shoots from distance but it is miles over!
12.27
Billy Inglis makes a probing pass to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith makes a defence splitting pass to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.59
Scott Hendry passes the ball forward to Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Neil White but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.56
Scott Hendry passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Neil White provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.46
Neil Hutchison makes a probing pass to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Davidson who brings the ball under control. Dominic Davidson deftly passes the ball to Gavin Naysmith, releasing him through on goal. Gavin Naysmith takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.25
Neil Hutchison sees Craig Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mcallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Mcallister makes a probing pass to Gavin Naysmith but he's offside!
27.29
Gavin Naysmith catches Neil Hendry on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Naysmith and shows him a yellow card! Neil Hendry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.43
Craig Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hendry. Scott Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Mason.
32.45
Dominic Davidson catches Craig Caldwell on the ankles. The referee warns Dominic Davidson to calm down! Craig Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
Gavin Mason catches Neil White on the ankles. Gavin Mason is shown the yellow card! Neil White stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.28
Matt Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil White. Neil White whips in a cross ball towards Scott Johnstone. Scott Johnstone outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
42.22
Neil Hutchison barges into Neil White. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Neil Hutchison makes a strong solo run forward. Neil Hutchison hits a low pass to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Inverness Caledonian Thistle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off!
48.00
Cristiano Soares flicks a high pass forward. Billy Inglis controls it well on his chest. Billy Inglis sees a break and surges forward. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.29
Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Gavin Naysmith .
61.32
With vision, Billy Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Greig. Matt Greig edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matt Greig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.11
Craig Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.30
Matt Cleland sees space and advances. Matt Cleland shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.16
Neil Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis brings the ball forward. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.32
Craig Mcallister makes a probing pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
77.09
Falkirk have made a substitution with Camille Fenillat replacing Neil Hutchison .
78.15
Scott Johnstone comes in with a late challenge on John Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Mccall runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
27.6%
43.7%
28.7%

Scorers
Gavin Naysmith 48
Matt Greig 61
Matt Cleland 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Inglis of Falkirk

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

1.John Dalglish (GK)
6
2.David Greig (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Craig Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Neil Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Callum Gallacher (MID)
6
7.Billy Mason (MID)
6
8.Scott Hendry (MID)
6
9.Matt Cleland (MID)goal scored
8
10.Neil White (ATT)
6
11.Scott Johnstone (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Alec Ferguson (ATT)
0
13.David Law (ATT)
0
14.Paul White (DEF)
0