Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Dalglish.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albion Rovers kick off!
2.15
0-0Rodolphe Abdessadki chips the ball to his team mate, Les Hulme. Les Hulme threads a neat ball through to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
3.02
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Fabrice Lauret who takes it down. Fabrice Lauret knocks in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Rodolphe Abdessadki hacks Gísli Illugason from behind! Gísli Illugason appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
4.16
0-0With vision, Rodolphe Abdessadki plays the ball forward to Gerhard Neuhaus. Gerhard Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Xavier Deflandre who brings the ball under control. Xavier Deflandre shoots from long range but Steinar Halle is on top of his game. Well saved!
6.27
0-0Gerhard Augstein kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Zerdoux. Leonardo Zerdoux threads the ball through to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.50
0-1Jon Riza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez plays a one-two with Gísli Illugason and rushes in on goal... Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.31
Rodolphe Abdessadki threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Neuhaus. Gerhard Neuhaus kicks a strong pass forward to Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
26.12
Zachary Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from 20 yards. Matthias Lensing gets down and covers it.
30.45
Franco Ponce receives the ball from a throw-in from Jon Riza. Seeing a gap ahead, Franco Ponce plays the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gísli Illugason provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.06
Zachary Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce threads the ball through to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Lensing who gathers it comfortably.
33.15
0-1Kasper Beck barges into Zachary Thompson. The referee brings Kasper Beck to one side and gives him a warning! Zachary Thompson runs off the knock.
36.13
Gerhard Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Stoichita.
39.43
Rodolphe Abdessadki passes the ball forward to Les Hulme. Les Hulme kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.25
Stefan Stoichita hits a low pass to Franco Ponce. Showing composure, Franco Ponce plays the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
44.10
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson passes the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
47.58
Lucien Ndo pushes up the pitch. Lucien Ndo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.34
Jon Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
59.02
0-4Jon Riza passes the ball forward to Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrice Lauret but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.21
0-4Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Rui Andrade replacing Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson .
63.25
0-4Rui Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Les Hulme. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Les Hulme stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.38
Nuno Castro hits a low pass to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Behrens.
69.47
Franco Ponce makes a beautiful solo run. Franco Ponce shoots from distance. Matthias Lensing easily gets down and covers it.
71.05
Fabrice Lauret hacks Gerhard Augstein from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gerhard Augstein stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.58
Jon Riza sees Fabrice Lauret in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabrice Lauret lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
73.12
Leonardo Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Deflandre collects the pass. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
77.54
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Con Bosnich replacing Stefan Stoichita and Andy Venus replacing Thomas Gutiérrez .
81.31
With great vision, Jon Riza plays the ball forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Lensing who gathers it comfortably.
87.22
Nuno Castro sees Kasper Beck in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kasper Beck shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Steinar Halle manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%
Scorers
| Thomas Gutiérrez 15, 48, 55 Fabrice Lauret 44 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Gutiérrez of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Lensing (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabien Guei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Zerdoux (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Les Hulme (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nuno Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Xavier Deflandre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kasper Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Viktor Wolf (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Kneissl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Steinar Halle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lucien Ndo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Zachary Thompson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Stoichita (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Behrens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Franco Ponce (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jon Riza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gísli Illugason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabrice Lauret (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 11. | Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Con Bosnich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rui Andrade (MID) | | 5 |
| 14. | Andy Venus (ATT) | 6 | |