Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     HibernianHibernian
Computer Player Computer Player Rulzetta White Rulzetta White
Niccolo BrambleN. Bramble50
G
captain1
G
72Craig HopkinC. Hopkin
Ezio PagliariniE. Pagliarini55
D
2
D
50Eric DehmE. Dehm
David MccallD. Mccall48
D
3
D
57Rodrigo SantosR. Santos
Neil LiddellN. Liddell48
D
4
D
61Victor RomeroV. Romero
Kemal MurphyK. Murphy47
D
5
M
65Garry HendryG. Hendry
Don ClelandD. Cleland56
M
6
M
57Edward LinekerE. Lineker
Alec RaeA. Rae49
M
7
M
58Micka‘l CastroM. Castro
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson49
M
8captain
M
48Alex InglisA. Inglis
Billy McCoistB. McCoist41
M
9
M
59Francisco PirriF. Pirri
Steven WiltordS. Wiltord57
A
10
A
56Kamal ChalierK. Chalier
Helder LopesH. Lopes51
A
11
A
56Alex MatteoA. Matteo
 
Sebastian MolinaS. Molina51
A
12
D
61Lennart LittbarskiL. Littbarski
Alberto SantosA. Santos51
A
13
M
68Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes
Paul StrachanP. Strachan50
A
14
A
69Tiziano De GasperiT. De Gasperi

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Hibernian. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hibernian appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy James.


0.00
Hibernian kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
Alec Rae makes a probing pass to Don Cleland. Don Cleland shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.41
David Mccall pushes up the pitch. David Mccall sees a break and surges forward. David Mccall knocks the ball forward, putting Helder Lopes through on goal. Helder Lopes takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.34
Neil Liddell sees space and advances. Neil Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Alec Rae collects the pass. Alec Rae whips in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.01
David Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
12.10
Matt Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.45
Alex Inglis makes a simple pass to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri rushes past David Mccall! Some silky footwork from Francisco Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
16.34
Alec Rae barges into Alex Inglis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.56
Billy McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes collects the pass. Helder Lopes plays a scrappy one-two with Matt Davidson and advances towards the goal... Helder Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
32.12
Victor Romero plays the ball forward to Garry Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Garry Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Garry Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
34.24
David Mccall breaks forward. David Mccall makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.26
Neil Liddell flicks a high ball forward to Ezio Pagliarini who takes it down. Ezio Pagliarini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes plays a one-two with Alec Rae and advances towards the goal... Helder Lopes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
39.29
Edward Lineker knocks the ball forward to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Kamal Chalier. Kamal Chalier is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
44.50
Eric Dehm sees Alex Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Matteo runs straight at the defence! Alex Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Niccolo Bramble is on top of it.
45.00
Alex Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Hibernian also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Kemal Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Alec Rae collects the pass. Alec Rae flicks a high ball forward to Helder Lopes who takes it down. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
60.24
David Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson makes a probing pass to Don Cleland. Don Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord makes a looping header on goal. Craig Hopkin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
65.51
Matt Davidson makes a probing pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Hopkin who gathers it comfortably.
66.27
Matt Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.28
Eric Dehm makes a probing pass to Micka‘l Castro. Micka‘l Castro hits a low pass to Alex Matteo. Alex Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Lineker. Edward Lineker rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.45
Billy McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Billy McCoist shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.27
David Mccall passes the ball forward to Alec Rae. Alec Rae passes the ball forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.55
Alec Rae comes in with a late challenge on Kamal Chalier. Alec Rae is warned by the referee! Kamal Chalier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Hibernian
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
25.6%
48.7%
25.6%

Scorers
Helder Lopes 6
Kamal Chalier 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Lopes of Falkirk

Match Ratings
1.Niccolo Bramble (GK)
6
2.Ezio Pagliarini (DEF)
6
3.David Mccall (DEF)
9
4.Neil Liddell (DEF)
7
5.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
6
6.Don Cleland (MID)
6
7.Alec Rae (MID)yellow card
6
8.Matt Davidson (MID)
7
9.Billy McCoist (MID)
6
10.Steven Wiltord (ATT)
6
11.Helder Lopes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Sebastian Molina (ATT)
0
13.Alberto Santos (ATT)
0
14.Paul Strachan (ATT)
0

1.Craig Hopkin (GK)
7
2.Eric Dehm (DEF)
7
3.Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
6
4.Victor Romero (DEF)
7
5.Garry Hendry (MID)
7
6.Edward Lineker (MID)
6
7.Micka‘l Castro (MID)
6
8.Alex Inglis (MID)
6
9.Francisco Pirri (MID)
6
10.Kamal Chalier (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alex Matteo (ATT)
8
 
12.Lennart Littbarski (DEF)
0
13.Scott Mcinnes (MID)
0
14.Tiziano De Gasperi (ATT)
0