Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Niccolo BrambleN. Bramble50
G
1
G
60Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Ezio PagliariniE. Pagliarini55
D
2
D
58Garry HopkinG. Hopkin
David MccallD. Mccall48
D
3captain
D
52Filipe SoaresF. Soares
Neil LiddellN. Liddell48
D
4
D
50Jan DehmJ. Dehm
Kemal MurphyK. Murphy47
D
captain5
D
50Ruel HuntR. Hunt
Don ClelandD. Cleland56
M
6
M
56Stephen ThomsonS. Thomson
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson50
M
7
M
54Marc WilliamsM. Williams
Alec RaeA. Rae49
M
8
M
52Wes GowerW. Gower
Billy McCoistB. McCoist41
M
9
M
51Steven KirklandS. Kirkland
Steven WiltordS. Wiltord57
A
10
A
61Gary DickovG. Dickov
Helder LopesH. Lopes51
A
11
A
57Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
 
Sebastian MolinaS. Molina51
A
12
A
55Callum CollinsC. Collins
Alberto SantosA. Santos51
A
13
A
52Duarte MarquesD. Marques
Paul StrachanP. Strachan50
A
14
M
50Alun LampardA. Lampard

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,607 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
Alec Rae makes a probing pass to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
3.14
Wes Gower chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Murphy.
9.05
Wes Gower makes a probing pass to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.50
With a delightful solo run, Marc Williams stretches the opposition's defence. Marc Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Dickov but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.39
Billy McCoist makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes an attacking run forward. Helder Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Hunt.
22.38
Marc Williams flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Thomson who brings the ball under control. Stephen Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Murphy.
32.58
Don Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.27
Don Cleland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Filipe Soares advances with the ball. Filipe Soares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Marc Williams and advances towards the goal... Filipe Soares strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - 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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Falkirk kick off the second half!
47.17
Ezio Pagliarini makes a simple pass to Don Cleland. Don Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Steven Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.21
Steven Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Gary Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.47
Wes Gower flicks a high pass forward to Gary Dickov who brings the ball under control. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.49
Filipe Soares brings the ball forward. Filipe Soares hits a low pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.21
Steven Kirkland takes a quick throw-in. Marc Williams flicks a high pass forward. Gary Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Raith Rovers
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30.9%
50%
19.1%

Scorers
Gary Dickov 9, 53
Filipe Soares 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Dickov of Raith Rovers

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

1.Kevin McGrory (GK)
6
2.Garry Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Soares (DEF)goal scored
9
4.Jan Dehm (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Hunt (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Thomson (MID)
6
7.Marc Williams (MID)
7
8.Wes Gower (MID)
6
9.Steven Kirkland (MID)
6
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Collins (ATT)
0
13.Duarte Marques (ATT)
0
14.Alun Lampard (MID)
0