Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Michael BartonM. Barton51
G
1
G
62Matt HansenM. Hansen
Ezio PagliariniE. Pagliarini55
D
2
D
56Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Del ProctorD. Proctor54
D
3
D
54Callum HendryC. Hendry
Richard BradyR. Brady52
D
4
D
52Filipe SoaresF. Soares
Neil GallacherN. Gallacher51
D
5
D
50Dennis JessD. Jess
Don ClelandD. Cleland56
M
captain6
M
56Marc WilliamsM. Williams
Matt DavidsonM. Davidson51
M
7
M
56Sebastian BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Alec RaeA. Rae50
M
8
M
53Steven KirklandS. Kirkland
Callum GreigC. Greig42
M
9
M
51Alun LampardA. Lampard
Steven WiltordS. Wiltord59
A
10
A
62Gary DickovG. Dickov
Helder LopesH. Lopes55
A
11captain
A
61Alex YoungA. Young
 
Alberto SantosA. Santos51
A
12
A
58Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
Niccolo BrambleN. Bramble50
G
13
G
52Daniel Gabriel StoichitaD. Stoichita
David MccallD. Mccall48
D
14
A
52Don NaysmithD. Naysmith

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 9,763 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 Matt Johnstone.


0.00
Falkirk kick off the first half!
9.25
Steven Kirkland chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Williams. Marc Williams plays a quick one-two with Gary Dickov and rushes in on goal... Marc Williams tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
14.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Buchwald plays the ball forward to Alex Young. Alex Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Gallacher.
15.46
Steven Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
18.54
Steven Kirkland hits a low pass to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Young. Alex Young connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
30.10
Steven Kirkland makes a simple pass to Alex Young. Alex Young threads a neat ball through to Gary Dickov. Del Proctor hacks Gary Dickov from behind! Gary Dickov appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
34.12
Matt Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Steven Wiltord collects the pass. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
39.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.03
Del Proctor hacks Alex Young from behind! Del Proctor is shown the yellow card! Alex Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Alec Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Greig. Callum Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
49.22
Helder Lopes knocks the ball forward to Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord makes a simple pass, allowing Helder Lopes to run into the box. Some good footwork from Helder Lopes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
53.07
Ezio Pagliarini takes a short throw-in bringing Neil Gallacher into play. Neil Gallacher makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.52
Del Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Cleland. With a delightful solo run, Don Cleland stretches the opposition's defence. Don Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matt Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
55.49
Filipe Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Williams. Marc Williams sees a break and surges forward. Marc Williams shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
61.13
Alec Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Greig. Callum Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.23
Alun Lampard hits a low pass to Alex Young. Alex Young plays a quick one-two with Gary Dickov and rushes in on goal... Ezio Pagliarini comes in with a late challenge on Alex Young. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.59
Filipe Soares barges into Matt Davidson. Filipe Soares is shown the yellow card! Matt Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.59
Don Cleland decides to run forward with the ball. Don Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Filipe Soares is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Callum Hendry threads a neat ball through to Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland makes a simple pass to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

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

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
27.1%
48.2%
24.7%

Scorers
Steven Wiltord 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steven Wiltord of Falkirk

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

1.Matt Hansen (GK)
6
2.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Soares (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Dennis Jess (DEF)
6
6.Marc Williams (MID)
7
7.Sebastian Buchwald (MID)
6
8.Steven Kirkland (MID)
7
9.Alun Lampard (MID)
6
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Alex Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
0
13.Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0