Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Greenock MortonGreenock Morton
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Garry ElliottG. Elliott48
G
1
G
50Don CollinsD. Collins
Andy CampbellA. Campbell59
D
2
D
54Niels KoemanN. Koeman
Steven WeirS. Weir57
D
3captain
D
50Scott MatteoS. Matteo
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson50
D
captain4
D
50Duncan GallacherD. Gallacher
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson48
D
5
M
58Duncan BradyD. Brady
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval55
M
6
M
53Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Aladino LopezA. Lopez53
M
7
M
53Linus SchönenbornL. Schönenborn
Cristiano CastroC. Castro53
M
8
M
53Matt MccallM. Mccall
David NaysmithD. Naysmith68
A
9
A
54Alan PetersA. Peters
Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill63
A
10
A
50Craig RufusC. Rufus
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer49
A
11
A
47Youssef WilnisY. Wilnis
 
Goran ChibaG. Chiba51
M
12
M
49Andy BremnerA. Bremner
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
13
M
47Neil LiddellN. Liddell
Neil GemmillN. Gemmill48
A
14
D
47Craig McGroryC. McGrory

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 4,486 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Greenock Morton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alex McStay.


0.00
Falkirk kick off!
2.31
Duncan Gallacher barges into Duncan Gemmill. The referee brings Duncan Gallacher to one side and gives him a warning! Duncan Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.22
Steven Weir threads a neat ball through to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval makes a beautiful solo run. Corentin Christanval whips in a cross ball towards Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.16
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Brady stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Brady whips in a cross ball towards Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.35
With great vision, Corentin Christanval plays the ball forward to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Cristiano Castro is offside!
10.33
Scott Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Mccall. Matt Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Schönenborn. Linus Schönenborn shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
14.08
Scott Matteo advances with the ball. Scott Matteo shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
16.02
Duncan Brady threads the ball through to Youssef Wilnis. Youssef Wilnis threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Linus Schönenborn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
18.44
With imagination, Andy Ferguson plays the ball forward to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
20.26
Dominic Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus plays a scrappy one-two with Youssef Wilnis and advances towards the goal... Craig Rufus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Elliott.
21.23
It's a corner kick. Matt Mccall kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Andy Ferguson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.13
Steven Weir makes a strong solo run forward. Steven Weir chips the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Don Collins smothers it!
33.41
Aladino Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Aladino Lopez plays a one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and rushes in on goal... Aladino Lopez tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Corentin Christanval threads the ball through to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill sees David Naysmith just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Naysmith looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. 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. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
47.22
Youssef Wilnis comes in with a late challenge on Aladino Lopez. The referee warns Youssef Wilnis to calm down! Aladino Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.55
Dominic Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Meiklejohn lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Brady. Duncan Brady finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
51.31
Duncan Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Don Collins smothers it!
53.04
Aladino Lopez laces a through ball forward to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval flicks a high pass forward. David Naysmith controls it well on his chest. David Naysmith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.04
Steven Weir threads a neat ball through to Aladino Lopez. Aladino Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
57.36
Linus Schönenborn flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Meiklejohn collects the pass. Dominic Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rufus. Craig Rufus makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Greenock Morton!
60.13
Greenock Morton have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing Niels Koeman .
65.48
Matt Mccall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Mccall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.21
Corentin Christanval makes a strong solo run forward. Corentin Christanval deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
75.35
Dominic Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Wilnis who takes it down. Youssef Wilnis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.01
Falkirk have made a substitution with Neil Gemmill replacing David Naysmith .
83.09
Neil Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.50
Steven Weir knocks the ball forward to Neil Gemmill. Neil Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
89.44
Aladino Lopez makes a simple pass to Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro plays a quick one-two with Neil Gemmill and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Castro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Greenock Morton
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%

Scorers
David Naysmith 45
Cristiano Castro 89
Craig Rufus 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Castro of Falkirk

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

1.Don Collins (GK)
7
2.Niels Koeman (DEF)
6
3.Scott Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Gallacher (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Brady (MID)
6
6.Dominic Meiklejohn (MID)
8
7.Linus Schönenborn (MID)
6
8.Matt Mccall (MID)
6
9.Alan Peters (ATT)
6
10.Craig Rufus (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Youssef Wilnis (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Bremner (MID)
0
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
0
14.Craig McGrory (DEF)
6