Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Hamilton AcademicalHamilton Academical
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael BartonM. Barton51
G
captain1
G
69Richard SounessR. Souness
Ezio PagliariniE. Pagliarini55
D
2
D
63Hannes HallerH. Haller
Del ProctorD. Proctor54
D
3
D
55Anton EderA. Eder
Richard BradyR. Brady52
D
4
D
54Matthias OverathM. Overath
Neil GallacherN. Gallacher51
D
5
D
49Stephen CaldwellS. Caldwell
Don ClelandD. Cleland56
M
6
M
69Matt RaeM. Rae
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson51
M
7
M
64Geoffrey HermansG. Hermans
Alec RaeA. Rae50
M
8
M
57Craig RaeC. Rae
Callum GreigC. Greig42
M
9
A
59John JohnstoneJ. Johnstone
Steven WiltordS. Wiltord59
A
10captain
A
55Simon JohnsonS. Johnson
Helder LopesH. Lopes55
A
11
A
53Enzo CalifanoE. Califano
 
Alberto SantosA. Santos51
A
12
M
56Callum JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Niccolo BrambleN. Bramble50
G
13
M
52David GreeningD. Greening
David MccallD. Mccall48
D
14
A
51Oliver NeudeckerO. Neudecker

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 9,323 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart McCoist.


0.00
Falkirk kick off and get the match underway!
2.04
Simon Johnson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Johnstone. John Johnstone edges inside the box! John Johnstone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.13
Neil Gallacher makes a probing pass to Don Cleland. Don Cleland shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.21
Craig Rae clumsily knocks into Steven Wiltord. The referee warns Craig Rae to calm down! Steven Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.01
Ezio Pagliarini sees Alec Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Rae makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.44
Ezio Pagliarini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.32
Alec Rae passes the ball forward to Don Cleland. Don Cleland threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.38
With great vision, Stephen Caldwell plays the ball forward to John Johnstone. John Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano advances inside the box! Enzo Califano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Barton had no chance!! Goal for Hamilton Academical!
28.44
Richard Brady breaks forward. Richard Brady picks a pass forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Overath.
33.44
Geoffrey Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Matt Rae collects the pass. Matt Rae flicks a high ball forward to Enzo Califano who takes it down. Enzo Califano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.02
Stephen Caldwell hits a low pass to Enzo Califano. Enzo Califano finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.35
Anton Eder drives a long ball upfield. Enzo Califano edges inside the box! Enzo Califano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
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. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with David Greening replacing Craig Rae.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.53
Del Proctor threads a neat ball through to Alec Rae. Alec Rae hits a low pass to Callum Greig. Callum Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.04
Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Steven Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.23
With imagination, Matt Rae picks a pass forward to John Johnstone. John Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with David Greening and advances towards the goal... John Johnstone takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
57.23
Callum Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.21
David Greening knocks the ball forward to John Johnstone. John Johnstone edges inside the box! Some good footwork from John Johnstone provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Michael Barton. Excellent save.
61.53
Anton Eder kicks a strong pass forward to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans sees Matt Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Rae makes a pass forward but Simon Johnson is yards offside!
66.24
Matt Rae makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans threads the ball through to John Johnstone but he's offside!
67.38
Simon Johnson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey Hermans. Geoffrey Hermans tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.36
David Greening makes a probing pass to John Johnstone. John Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
77.26
Matt Davidson brings the ball forward. Matt Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Richard Souness. What a save!
81.11
Steven Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Hamilton Academical
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%

Scorers
John Johnstone 2
Enzo Califano 20
Geoffrey Hermans 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Johnstone of Hamilton Academical

Match Ratings
1.Michael Barton (GK)
6
2.Ezio Pagliarini (DEF)
6
3.Del Proctor (DEF)
6
4.Richard Brady (DEF)
7
5.Neil Gallacher (DEF)
6
6.Don Cleland (MID)
6
7.Matt Davidson (MID)
6
8.Alec Rae (MID)
6
9.Callum Greig (MID)
6
10.Steven Wiltord (ATT)
6
11.Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Santos (ATT)
0
13.Niccolo Bramble (GK)
0
14.David Mccall (DEF)
0

1.Richard Souness (GK)
6
2.Hannes Haller (DEF)
6
3.Anton Eder (DEF)
6
4.Matthias Overath (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Matt Rae (MID)
6
7.Geoffrey Hermans (MID)goal scored
8
8.Craig Rae (MID)
5
9.John Johnstone (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Simon Johnson (ATT)
7
11.Enzo Califano (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Callum Johnstone (MID)
0
13.David Greening (MID)
6
14.Oliver Neudecker (ATT)
0