Match Report
| Queens Park | Queens Park |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Jonathan Julian Pitt | Jonathan Julian Pitt | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Southgate | S. Southgate |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 |  | Garry Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Martin Tomic | M. Tomic |  | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Andy Campbell | A. Campbell | |||||||||
| Kevin Elliott | K. Elliott | | 57 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Steven Weir | S. Weir | ||||||||
| Colin Craddock | C. Craddock | | 48 | D | | 4 | | | D | 50 | | Andy Ferguson | A. Ferguson | ||||||||
| Alun Adams | A. Adams | | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Alex Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Colin Young | C. Young | | 45 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 |  | Corentin Christanval | C. Christanval | |||||||||
| Nigel Marsden | N. Marsden | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 |  | Aladino Lopez | A. Lopez | |||||||||
| Adrian Ljungberg | A. Ljungberg | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 |  | Cristiano Castro | C. Castro | |||||||||
| Glynn Cole | G. Cole | | 43 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | David Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Duncan Gemmill | D. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Claus Flo | C. Flo |  | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 |  | Sven Beckenbauer | S. Beckenbauer | |||||||||
| Giampiero Sacchetti | G. Sacchetti | | 44 | D | | 12 | | M | 51 | | Goran Chiba | G. Chiba | |||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 54 | A | | 13 | | M | 50 | | Steve Maclean | S. Maclean | |||||||||
| Greg Venus | G. Venus | | 50 | M | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Neil Gemmill | N. Gemmill | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Hampden Park where Queens Park play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,949 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Queens Park and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Queens Park and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.
0.00
0-0Falkirk kick off and get the first half underway!
6.57
1-0Kevin Elliott makes a simple pass to Colin Craddock. Colin Craddock sees Neil Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.35
1-0Aladino Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Neil Cleland. Aladino Lopez is shown the yellow card! Neil Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.48
1-0Andy Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from 20 yards but somehow Steve Southgate manages to keep it out.
16.54
1-0Martin Tomic flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Marsden controls it well on his chest. Nigel Marsden surges forward with the ball. Nigel Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Weir.
18.25
Kevin Elliott sweeps the ball up the wings. Glynn Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.13
Glynn Cole hacks Aladino Lopez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aladino Lopez runs off the knock.
24.57
Aladino Lopez threads a neat ball through to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval flicks a high pass forward. David Naysmith controls it well on his chest. David Naysmith deftly passes the ball to Duncan Gemmill, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Duncan Gemmill provides some space. He shoots at goal. Steve Southgate is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.45
1-1Andy Ferguson hacks Claus Flo from behind! Andy Ferguson is shown the yellow card! Claus Flo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.14
1-1Colin Craddock knocks the ball forward to Adrian Ljungberg. Adrian Ljungberg sees space and advances. Adrian Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.16
Corentin Christanval hits a low pass to Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro plays a one-two with Duncan Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Cristiano Castro tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queens Park appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Queens Park players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park get the second half underway!
47.58
Steven Weir hits a low pass to Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
53.21
Steven Weir flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
54.26
Nigel Marsden knocks the ball forward to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Neil Cleland provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.31
Andy Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer advances inside the box! Sven Beckenbauer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
60.50
1-1Queens Park have made 2 substitutions with Matt Matteo replacing Claus Flo and Greg Venus replacing Glynn Cole .
61.51
Aladino Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer collects the pass. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.35
Nigel Marsden darts forward. Nigel Marsden plays a scrappy one-two with Adrian Ljungberg and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nigel Marsden rockets a shot on goal but Garry Elliott reads it well. Excellent save!
65.05
Martin Tomic flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Marsden collects the pass. Nigel Marsden darts forward. Nigel Marsden finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.22
Greg Venus threads a neat ball through to Nigel Marsden. Nigel Marsden advances inside the box! Nigel Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.34
Adrian Ljungberg threads the ball through to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Weir.
77.46
Queens Park have made a substitution with Giampiero Sacchetti replacing Kevin Elliott and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Falkirk have made a substitution with Neil Gemmill replacing David Naysmith .
79.58
With great vision, Andy Ferguson plays the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Gemmill. Neil Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Neil Gemmill scores for Falkirk!!
90.00
Alun Adams runs up as Giampiero Sacchetti takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Alun Adams makes a simple pass to Neil Cleland. Neil Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Venus. Greg Venus plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Cleland and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Venus rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Garry Elliott effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Marsden of Queens Park |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Southgate (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Tomic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nigel Marsden (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Adrian Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Glynn Cole (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Neil Cleland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Claus Flo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giampiero Sacchetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Greg Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Garry Elliott (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steven Weir (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andy Ferguson (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Alex Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Corentin Christanval (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Aladino Lopez (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Cristiano Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Naysmith (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Gemmill (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Sven Beckenbauer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Goran Chiba (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Maclean (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Gemmill (ATT) | | 7 |