Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 7,586 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Falkirk and St. Johnstone are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Falkirk start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.30
Alberto Murrin knocks the ball forward to Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kevin Inglis manages to gather it comfortably.
10.35
Billy Law comes in with a late challenge on David Morton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Morton runs off the knock.
12.58
Moktar Andenas makes a simple pass to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson advances with the ball. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.02
Scott Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory knocks the ball forward to Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Mcallister.
15.31
Billy Law chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.28
Billy Law threads the ball through to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Gemmell.
22.10
Alberto Murrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.44
Callum Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law takes it forward alone. Billy Law whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Mccall!
33.43
Callum Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Kevin Inglis.
34.33
Billy Law passes the ball forward to Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.32
Neil McGrory passes the ball forward to Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Alberto Murrin makes a probing pass to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
St. Johnstone kick off and get the second half underway!
48.35
Alberto Murrin sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Murrin shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
51.19
Diogo Moreira clumsily knocks into Duncan Mccall. Diogo Moreira is warned by the referee! Duncan Mccall runs off the knock.
54.41
Moktar Andenas comes in with a late challenge on Shota Heerkens. Moktar Andenas is given a warning by the referee! Shota Heerkens hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.41
Dominic Ferguson passes the ball forward to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.53
Menno Bomers makes a simple pass to Alberto Murrin. Alberto Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
72.06
Garry Greig sees a break and surges forward. Garry Greig whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Law. Kevin Law directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
77.36
David Morton sees space and advances. David Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Mcallister.
81.27
David Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Law. Kevin Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moktar Andenas.
84.52
David Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin McNeill. Kevin McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Shota Heerkens. Shota Heerkens connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.44
Billy Law chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.27
Dominic Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Gemmell.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mccall of Falkirk
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
24.3%
48.6%
27%