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
68Ernesto FerrerE. Ferrer
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson50
D
captain4
D
50Patricio CanoP. Cano
Alex DavidsonA. Davidson48
D
5
D
53Callum RaeC. Rae
Corentin ChristanvalC. Christanval55
M
6
A
54Ruddy GranonR. Granon
Aladino LopezA. Lopez53
M
7
M
49Paul BackesP. Backes
Goran ChibaG. Chiba51
M
8
M
67Jeroen TobiassenJ. Tobiassen
David NaysmithD. Naysmith68
A
9
M
68Dominique de HaanD. de Haan
Duncan GemmillD. Gemmill63
A
10
A
52Simon LangeS. Lange
Sven BeckenbauerS. Beckenbauer49
A
11
A
55Francis QuinteroF. Quintero
 
Steve MacleanS. Maclean50
M
12
A
52Erwin BoumaE. Bouma
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 are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Stranraer. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stranraer appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Cleland.


0.00
Falkirk kick off the first half!
3.36
Paul Backes sees Francis Quintero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
6.20
Paul Backes passes the ball forward to Dominique de Haan. Dominique de Haan sees space and advances. Dominique de Haan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.51
Simon Lange clumsily knocks into Sven Beckenbauer. Simon Lange is warned by the referee! Sven Beckenbauer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.48
Patricio Cano barges into Duncan Gemmill. Patricio Cano is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.28
Corentin Christanval clumsily knocks into Jeroen Tobiassen. Corentin Christanval is shown the yellow card! Jeroen Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.53
Andy Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Chiba. Goran Chiba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.04
Aladino Lopez knocks the ball forward to Goran Chiba. Goran Chiba flicks a high pass forward to Sven Beckenbauer who brings the ball under control. Sven Beckenbauer shoots from 25 yards but Neil Caldwell reads it well. Great keeping!
22.07
Corentin Christanval decides to run forward with the ball. Corentin Christanval plays a scrappy one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Corentin Christanval takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Callum Rae.
27.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruddy Granon plays the ball forward to Jeroen Tobiassen. Jeroen Tobiassen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Weir.
34.53
Goran Chiba knocks the ball forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill makes a simple pass to Sven Beckenbauer. Sven Beckenbauer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Aladino Lopez through on goal. Some good footwork from Aladino Lopez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.49
Duncan Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith plays a one-two with Duncan Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Naysmith provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.23
Ruddy Granon flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lange collects the pass. Simon Lange sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Garry Elliott!
42.49
Corentin Christanval kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Gemmill. Duncan Gemmill shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
44.36
Andy Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Goran Chiba collects the pass. Goran Chiba flicks a high pass forward. Sven Beckenbauer collects the pass. Sven Beckenbauer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Neil Caldwell.
45.00
Aladino Lopez takes a quick corner, playing it short to Steven Weir. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steven Weir provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Stranraer have changed their lineup with Erwin Bouma replacing Simon Lange. The Stranraer players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Stranraer kick off the second half!
47.23
Alex Davidson threads a neat ball through to Corentin Christanval. Corentin Christanval makes a simple pass to David Naysmith. David Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
48.27
Goran Chiba flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Lopez. Aladino Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Gemmill who takes it down. Duncan Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Beckenbauer but the linesman indicates offside!
49.53
Goran Chiba deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.46
Goran Chiba decides to run forward with the ball. Goran Chiba advances inside the box! Goran Chiba tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.36
Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Ruddy Granon who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Ruddy Granon plays the ball forward to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.09
Patricio Cano makes a probing pass to Paul Backes. Paul Backes knocks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma makes a great pass forward. Jeroen Tobiassen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.51
Dominique de Haan hacks Corentin Christanval from behind! The referee calls over Dominique de Haan and shows him a yellow card! Corentin Christanval stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.56
Aladino Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from Goran Chiba. Aladino Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Aladino Lopez threads a neat ball through to David Naysmith. David Naysmith plays a one-two with Sven Beckenbauer and rushes in on goal... David Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
69.51
Aladino Lopez threads a neat ball through to Goran Chiba. Goran Chiba flicks a high ball forward to David Naysmith who gracefully takes it down. David Naysmith shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
75.34
Callum Rae clumsily knocks into Corentin Christanval. The referee warns Callum Rae to calm down! Corentin Christanval runs off the knock.
77.41
Falkirk have made a substitution with Alfredo Monetta replacing David Naysmith .
78.49
Francis Quintero clumsily knocks into Corentin Christanval. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Corentin Christanval hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.12
Dominique de Haan flicks a high pass forward. Francis Quintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francis Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Garry Elliott.
88.27
Jeroen Tobiassen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Steven Weir gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
89.11
Jeroen Tobiassen hits a low pass to Erwin Bouma. Erwin Bouma whips in a cross ball towards Francis Quintero. Francis Quintero whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Stranraer
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.4%
39.6%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%

Scorers
Goran Chiba 54
Francis Quintero 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Goran Chiba of Falkirk

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)yellow card
6
7.Aladino Lopez (MID)
7
8.Goran Chiba (MID)goal scored
9
9.David Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Duncan Gemmill (ATT)
7
11.Sven Beckenbauer (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Maclean (MID)
0
13.Neil Gemmill (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Monetta (GK)
6

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