Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk | | | St Mirren | St Mirren | ||||||||||||||||
| David ross Campbell | David ross Campbell | Sean Clayton | Sean Clayton | ||||||||||||||||||
| Matthias Lensing | M. Lensing | ![]() | 69 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 66 | ![]() | Scott Mccann | S. Mccann | |||||||||
| Gerhard Augstein | G. Augstein | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 59 | ![]() | Nuno Semedo | N. Semedo | |||||||||
| Alexander Kneissl | A. Kneissl | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 63 | ![]() | Gary Cole | G. Cole | |||||||||
| Rodolphe Abdessadki | R. Abdessadki | ![]() | 73 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Craig Shields | C. Shields | |||||||||
| Nuno Castro | N. Castro | ![]() | 74 | M | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Daniel Mouret | D. Mouret | |||||||||
| Les Hulme | L. Hulme | ![]() | 77 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 54 | ![]() | Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Nicolas Welter | N. Welter | ![]() | 77 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 69 | ![]() | Dagui Oulmers | D. Oulmers | |||||||||
| Gerhard Neuhaus | G. Neuhaus | ![]() | 78 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 57 | ![]() | Paulo Pinto | P. Pinto | |||||||||
| Kasper Beck | K. Beck | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 64 | ![]() | Rafael Campos | R. Campos | |||||||||
| Xavier Deflandre | X. Deflandre | ![]() | 74 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 52 | ![]() | Garry Cleland | G. Cleland | |||||||||
| Martin Rösler | M. Rösler | ![]() | 72 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 55 | ![]() | Stephen Niven | S. Niven | |||||||||
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| Carlos Martins | C. Martins | ![]() | 68 | D | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | D | 58 | ![]() | Craig Kasper | C. Kasper | |||||||||
| Leonardo Zerdoux | L. Zerdoux | ![]() | 72 | M | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Gavin Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Eduardo Viana | E. Viana | ![]() | 54 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | M | 55 | ![]() | Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 19,937 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
0.00
Falkirk start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
Les Hulme passes the ball forward to Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.47
Alexander Kneissl kicks a strong pass forward to Gerhard Neuhaus. Gerhard Neuhaus brings the ball forward. With great vision, Gerhard Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Martin Rösler who has made a great run into the box. Martin Rösler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.31
Dagui Oulmers chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Kneissl.
16.25
Paulo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Campos controls it well on his chest. Rafael Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Niven connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Matthias Lensing!
22.28
Rodolphe Abdessadki makes a probing pass to Nicolas Welter. Nicolas Welter brings the ball forward. Nicolas Welter shoots from 25 yards. Scott Mccann gets down and covers it.
24.56
Gerhard Augstein plays the ball forward to Gerhard Neuhaus. Gerhard Neuhaus makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Neuhaus shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Scott Mccann manages to gather it easily.
26.49
Gerhard Augstein passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicolas Welter. Nicolas Welter passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.15
Nuno Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Semedo.
32.40
Alec Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Campos. Rafael Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.16
Dagui Oulmers makes a simple pass to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolphe Abdessadki.
39.36
Gary Cole flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Pinto collects the pass. Paulo Pinto surges forward with the ball. Paulo Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.08
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.29
Rodolphe Abdessadki passes the ball forward to Nuno Castro. Nuno Castro threads a neat ball through to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Scott Mccann. Excellent save.
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. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St Mirren kick off!
48.54
Gerhard Augstein passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Les Hulme. Les Hulme sees Xavier Deflandre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Shields.
49.48
Les Hulme threads a neat ball through to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Martin Rösler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Scott Mccann.
50.41
Gerhard Neuhaus takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Xavier Deflandre provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Scott Mccann. What a save!
53.53
Nuno Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre heads the ball goalwards but Scott Mccann is on top of it.
54.57
Rodolphe Abdessadki knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Welter. Nicolas Welter sees Xavier Deflandre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Mccann who gathers it comfortably.
59.26
Nuno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Deflandre controls it well on his chest. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.32
Nicolas Welter flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Beck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kasper Beck shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.42
Kasper Beck comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Mouret. The referee warns Kasper Beck to calm down! Daniel Mouret hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.40
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.05
Les Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Kasper Beck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kasper Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
85.25
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Falkirk are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
22.7%
42.7%
34.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Rösler of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Lensing (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gerhard Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Kneissl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Les Hulme (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Welter (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Neuhaus (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kasper Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Xavier Deflandre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Rösler (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Carlos Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Zerdoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Scott Mccann (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Nuno Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Cole (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Mouret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dagui Oulmers (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paulo Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rafael Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Garry Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Niven (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Craig Kasper (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Gough (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Mcallister (MID) | 0 | |










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