Match Report


Ayr UnitedAyr United     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Craig HutchisonC. Hutchison51
G
1
G
48Garry ElliottG. Elliott
Don ClelandD. Cleland55
D
2
D
59Andy CampbellA. Campbell
Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison51
D
3
D
57Steven WeirS. Weir
Callum NivenC. Niven49
D
captain4captain
D
50Andy FergusonA. Ferguson
Stuart GlassS. Glass49
D
5
D
48Alex DavidsonA. Davidson
Billy McGroryB. McGrory69
M
6
M
55Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval
Adam MiddletonA. Middleton53
M
7
M
53Aladino LopezA. Lopez
Stuart MckinlayS. Mckinlay52
M
8
M
51Goran ChibaG. Chiba
Stuart TelferS. Telfer64
A
9
A
68David NaysmithD. Naysmith
Roberto PregnolatoR. Pregnolato55
A
10
A
63Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill
Garry DickovG. Dickov41
A
11
A
49Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer
 
Matt FergusonM. Ferguson49
M
12
M
50Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes49
M
13
A
48Neil GemmillN. Gemmill
Stuart SullivanS. Sullivan48
M
14
G
47Alfredo MonettaA. Monetta

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 3,883 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Ayr United and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Hopkin.


0.00
Ayr United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.55
Goran Chiba flicks a high pass forward to Sven Beckenbauer who brings the ball neatly under control. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Craig Hutchison smothers it!
6.59
Goran Chiba chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill runs straight at the defence! Duncan Gemmill comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
8.34
Goran Chiba passes the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.48
Goran Chiba hacks Don Cleland from behind! Goran Chiba is shown the yellow card! Don Cleland runs off the knock.
18.53
Billy McGrory catches Goran Chiba on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy McGrory and warns him to calm down! Goran Chiba runs off the knock.
20.58
Goran Chiba threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy McGrory.
30.05
Steven Weir flicks a high pass forward. Andy Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Andy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmill collects the pass. Duncan Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.59
Goran Chiba flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Beckenbauer plays a one-two with Goran Chiba and rushes in on goal... Sven Beckenbauer rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
47.33
Aladino Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer controls it well on his chest. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Glass.
53.22
Steven Weir makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Weir plays a one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and advances towards the goal... Steven Weir comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.05
Sven Beckenbauer advances with the ball. Sven Beckenbauer runs straight at the defence! Sven Beckenbauer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.30
Goran Chiba flicks a high pass forward. Corentin Christanval holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Corentin Christanval deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but slams it into the crowd!
60.43
Falkirk are dictating the run of play here today.
65.41
Andy Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Goran Chiba. Goran Chiba plays the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
77.23
Falkirk have made a substitution with Alfredo Monetta replacing David Naysmith .
81.03
Billy McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Telfer. Stuart Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Ayr United

Falkirk
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.9%
66.1%
Play Area
32.3%
48.4%
19.4%

Scorers
Sven Beckenbauer 43, 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sven Beckenbauer of Falkirk

Match Ratings
1.Craig Hutchison (GK)
6
2.Don Cleland (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Morrison (DEF)
6
4.Callum Niven (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Glass (DEF)
6
6.Billy McGrory (MID)
6
7.Adam Middleton (MID)
6
8.Stuart Mckinlay (MID)
6
9.Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Pregnolato (ATT)
6
11.Garry Dickov (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Ferguson (MID)
0
13.Stuart Mcinnes (MID)
0
14.Stuart Sullivan (MID)
0

1.Garry Elliott (GK)
6
2.Andy Campbell (DEF)
6
3.Steven Weir (DEF)
6
4.Andy Ferguson (DEF)
6
5.Alex Davidson (DEF)
6
6.Corentin Christanval (MID)
6
7.Aladino Lopez (MID)
6
8.Goran Chiba (MID)yellow card
7
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
13.Neil Gemmill (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Monetta (GK)
6