Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     StranraerStranraer
Computer Player Computer Player Clyde Wootton Clyde Wootton
Garry ElliottG. Elliott48
G
1
G
59Neil CaldwellN. Caldwell
Andy CampbellA. Campbell59
D
2captain
D
73Craig DavidsonC. Davidson
Steven WeirS. Weir57
D
3
D
39David LiddellD. Liddell
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson50
D
captain4
D
68Ernesto FerrerE. Ferrer
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson48
D
5
D
50Patricio CanoP. Cano
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval55
M
6
D
53Callum RaeC. Rae
Aladino LopezA. Lopez53
M
7
M
67Jeroen TobiassenJ. Tobiassen
Goran ChibaG. Chiba51
M
8
M
67Dominique de HaanD. de Haan
David NaysmithD. Naysmith68
A
9
A
55Francis QuinteroF. Quintero
Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill63
A
10
A
51Erwin BoumaE. Bouma
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer49
A
11
A
53Darren EdworthyD. Edworthy
 
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
12
A
54Ruddy GranonR. Granon
Neil GemmillN. Gemmill48
A
13
G
52Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro
Alfredo MonettaA. Monetta47
G
14
D
51Don LiddellD. Liddell

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Stranraer. A crowd of 4,414 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.


0.00
Falkirk get the match underway!
2.12
Dominique de Haan flicks a high pass forward to Francis Quintero who brings the ball under control. Francis Quintero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
3.03
Ernesto Ferrer makes a probing pass to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen threads a neat ball through to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.56
Goran Chiba makes a strong solo run forward. Goran Chiba sees Duncan Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.58
Seeing Darren Edworthy's run, David Liddell quickly throws the ball into his path. Darren Edworthy flicks a high pass forward to Erwin Bouma who brings the ball under control. Erwin Bouma shoots from long range but Garry Elliott is on top of it.
14.30
Dominique de Haan flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy edges inside the box! Darren Edworthy tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Garry Elliott manages to gather it comfortably.
18.01
Sven Beckenbauer hits a low pass to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.57
Dominique de Haan knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy rushes past Andy Ferguson! Darren Edworthy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.04
Alex Davidson threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.19
Erwin Bouma comes in with a late challenge on Goran Chiba. The referee warns Erwin Bouma to calm down! Goran Chiba stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.34
With some swift thinking, Francis Quintero plays the ball forward to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dominique de Haan through on goal. Dominique de Haan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
47.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Corentin Christanval plays the ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Neil Caldwell.
48.34
Ernesto Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Francis Quintero who brings the ball under control. Francis Quintero edges inside the box! Francis Quintero cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Aladino Lopez.
54.15
Ernesto Ferrer hits a low pass to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy whips in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Garry Elliott has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.08
Corentin Christanval threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill plays a one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Duncan Gemmill provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.29
Darren Edworthy catches Andy Campbell on the ankles. The referee calls over Darren Edworthy and shows him a yellow card! Andy Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.17
Goran Chiba threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.30
Steven Weir passes the ball forward to Goran Chiba. Goran Chiba threads a neat ball through to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.02
David Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen threads the ball through to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma plays a quick one-two with Francis Quintero and rushes in on goal... Erwin Bouma shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Garry Elliott, sees it late!! Goal for Stranraer!
69.33
Dominique de Haan knocks the ball forward to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma passes the ball forward to Darren Edworthy. Darren Edworthy takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.39
Goran Chiba threads a neat ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill threads the ball through to David Naysmith but he's offside!
75.19
Patricio Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, David Liddell. David Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.29
Aladino Lopez threads the ball through to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval makes a pass forward but Sven Beckenbauer is yards offside!
89.56
Aladino Lopez threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Stranraer
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%

Scorers
Francis Quintero 3, 54
Dominique de Haan 44
Erwin Bouma 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francis Quintero of Stranraer

Match Ratings
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)
6
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Gemmill (ATT)
6
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
13.Neil Gemmill (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Monetta (GK)
0

1.Neil Caldwell (GK)
6
2.Craig Davidson (DEF)
6
3.David Liddell (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Ferrer (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Cano (DEF)
6
6.Callum Rae (DEF)
6
7.Jeroen Tobiassen (MID)
6
8.Dominique de Haan (MID)goal scored
7
9.Francis Quintero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Erwin Bouma (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Darren Edworthy (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Ruddy Granon (ATT)
0
13.Nuno Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Don Liddell (DEF)
0