Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | East Stirling | East Stirling | ||||||||||||||||
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| Matthias Lensing | M. Lensing |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 |  | Garry Morrison | G. Morrison | |||||||||
| Rodolphe Abdessadki | R. Abdessadki |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Jose Gomes | J. Gomes | |||||||||
| Gerhard Augstein | G. Augstein | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Gavin Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Fabien Guei | F. Guei | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Duncan McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Leonardo Zerdoux | L. Zerdoux | | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Claude Angeletti | C. Angeletti | |||||||||
| Les Hulme | L. Hulme |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | David Marques | D. Marques | |||||||||
| Nicolas Welter | N. Welter | | 77 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 65 | | John Burley | J. Burley | |||||||
| Gerhard Neuhaus | G. Neuhaus | | 78 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 |  | Juan Castillo | J. Castillo | |||||||||
| Xavier Deflandre | X. Deflandre | | 74 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Joos Van Der Meer | J. Van Der Meer | |||||||||
| Kasper Beck | K. Beck |  | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Dambou Ferri | D. Ferri | |||||||||
| Viktor Wolf | V. Wolf |  | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Dave Stockdale | D. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Alexander Kneissl | A. Kneissl | | 73 | D | | 12 | | M | 63 | | Toni Vercoutre | T. Vercoutre | |||||||||
| Martin Rösler | M. Rösler | | 72 | A | | 13 | | A | 61 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Carlos Martins | C. Martins | | 68 | D | | 14 | | A | 59 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to East Stirling in this derby match. 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 East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk get the match underway!
2.37
0-0Showing composure, Gavin Elliott laces a through ball forward to John Burley. John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.37
0-0Gerhard Augstein makes a simple pass to Les Hulme. Les Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
9.50
0-1Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward. John Burley collects the pass. John Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo advances inside the box! Juan Castillo shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Castillo!
18.08
0-1Duncan McStay threads a neat ball through to John Burley. With great vision, John Burley plays the ball forward to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer shoots from distance. Solid save from Matthias Lensing.
26.41
0-1Les Hulme brings the ball forward. Les Hulme whips in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Jose Gomes.
27.03
0-1Les Hulme takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.42
Gavin Elliott pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gavin Elliott plays the ball forward to Dambou Ferri. Dambou Ferri plays a one-two with Joos Van Der Meer and rushes in on goal... Dambou Ferri rockets a shot on goal but Matthias Lensing reads it well. Fabulous save!
30.12
Gavin Elliott surges forward with the ball. Gavin Elliott makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Elliott plays a quick one-two with Joos Van Der Meer and rushes in on goal... Gavin Elliott rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.39
John Burley hits a low pass to Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Dambou Ferri controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Dambou Ferri tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
34.11
Nicolas Welter knocks the ball forward to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Gerhard Augstein flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Zerdoux. Leonardo Zerdoux flicks a high pass forward. Viktor Wolf collects the pass. Viktor Wolf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.36
Gavin Elliott flicks a high pass forward to David Marques who brings the ball under control. David Marques threads a neat ball through to Joos Van Der Meer. Joos Van Der Meer advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Joos Van Der Meer provides some space. He shoots at goal but Matthias Lensing is on top of it.
40.47
Nicolas Welter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicolas Welter knocks in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Garry Morrison. Excellent save.
42.52
0-1Viktor Wolf clumsily knocks into Claude Angeletti. Viktor Wolf is warned by the referee! Claude Angeletti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Nicolas Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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. East Stirling also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
East Stirling start the second half!
49.34
0-1Leonardo Zerdoux passes the ball forward to Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Deflandre but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.22
Les Hulme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
60.52
0-1East Stirling have made 2 substitutions with Matt Dickov replacing David Marques and Craig Gemmell replacing Dambou Ferri .
65.42
Rodolphe Abdessadki flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Hulme. Les Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Deflandre collects the pass. Xavier Deflandre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Garry Morrison manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.56
Gerhard Neuhaus knocks the ball forward to Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Garry Morrison had no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
84.39
Claude Angeletti threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov sees Craig Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Gemmell makes a pass forward but Dave Stockdale is yards offside!
85.33
Gerhard Neuhaus receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicolas Welter. Gerhard Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck knocks in a cross ball towards Viktor Wolf. Viktor Wolf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Garry Morrison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.19
Duncan McStay takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott sees space and advances. Gavin Elliott threads the ball through to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo advances inside the box! Juan Castillo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthias Lensing with no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
23.5%
38.3%
38.3%
Scorers
| Xavier Deflandre 73 Viktor Wolf 85 | Juan Castillo 10, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Castillo of East Stirling |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matthias Lensing (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Augstein (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabien Guei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Zerdoux (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Les Hulme (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicolas Welter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gerhard Neuhaus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Xavier Deflandre (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Kasper Beck (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Viktor Wolf (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alexander Kneissl (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Elliott (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Duncan McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Angeletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Castillo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Joos Van Der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dambou Ferri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Toni Vercoutre (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |