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 Rangers. A crowd of 9,511 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Falkirk and Rangers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Rangers kick off the first half!
3.30
Garry McGrory makes a beautiful solo run. Garry McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Carlos Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
4.34
Dominic Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.33
Garry McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins makes a probing pass to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Carlos Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
14.18
Wayne Bould makes a simple pass to Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.18
Paul Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Bould. Wayne Bould knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Carlos Serrano.
21.24
Menno Bomers threads the ball through to Billy Law. Billy Law threads the ball through to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.10
Moktar Andenas hacks Dominic Collins from behind! Moktar Andenas is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Collins runs off the knock.
27.28
Billy Law threads the ball through to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.29
Billy Law chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell goes all the way! Gavin Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.43
Menno Bomers knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Law. Billy Law sees a break and surges forward. Billy Law shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
42.57
Menno Bomers kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Ferguson makes a probing pass to Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.26
Wayne Bould makes a simple pass to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Pena but he's offside!
45.00
Dominic Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Duncan Mccall. Duncan Mccall shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Booth easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
47.02
Alberto Murrin chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo De Palmas. Paolo De Palmas shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.45
Rangers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
51.14
Dominic Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Mccall and rushes in on goal... Gavin Caldwell tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.33
John Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister threads the ball through to Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.00
Wayne Bould threads the ball through to Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins goes all the way! Dominic Collins rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Carlos Serrano.
63.14
Andy Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Mcallister. Billy Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Billy Mcallister shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.15
Wayne Bould threads the ball through to Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins plays a perfect one-two with Dennis Murrin and rushes in on goal... Dominic Collins shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.54
John Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Bould. Wayne Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena knocks the ball forward to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.31
Rangers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Falkirk's defence.
81.08
Billy Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Pena. Patricio Pena makes a probing pass to Dennis Murrin. Dennis Murrin rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Carlos Serrano.
84.39
John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Wayne Bould. Wayne Bould makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Collins. Dominic Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Mcallister.
85.29
Moktar Andenas clumsily knocks into Dennis Murrin. Moktar Andenas is given another warning by the referee! Dennis Murrin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Mccall of Falkirk
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
27.4%
46.6%
26%