Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Michael Barton | M. Barton |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Duncan Liddell | D. Liddell | |||||||||
| Ezio Pagliarini | E. Pagliarini |  | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Kevin White | K. White | |||||||||
| Del Proctor | D. Proctor | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Billy Thomson | B. Thomson | |||||||||
| Richard Brady | R. Brady | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Andy Cleland | A. Cleland | |||||||||
| Neil Gallacher | N. Gallacher | | 51 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Don Cleland | D. Cleland | | 56 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 53 |  | Vitor Castro | V. Castro | ||||||||
| Alec Rae | A. Rae | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Craig Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Callum Greig | C. Greig | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Gary Cleland | G. Cleland | | 35 | M | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Kevin Hopkin | K. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Steven Wiltord | S. Wiltord | | 59 | A | | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Stephane Pinna | S. Pinna | ||||||||
| Helder Lopes | H. Lopes | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Alberto Santos | A. Santos | | 51 | A | | 12 | | G | 56 | | Craig Gemmell | C. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Niccolo Bramble | N. Bramble | | 50 | G | | 13 | | D | 56 | | Don Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| David Mccall | D. Mccall | | 48 | D | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Nick Greening | N. Greening | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 8,792 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thomson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
3.21
0-0Don Cleland plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
8.11
Vitor Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.23
0-0Kevin Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
15.55
Kevin Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Hopkin edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kevin Hopkin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.50
Don Cleland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
27.24
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.02
Kevin Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
30.45
0-0Craig Souness hits a low pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephane Pinna but he's offside!
34.41
Vitor Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Hopkin stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Hopkin makes a great pass forward. Kevin Bremner runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.44
Kevin Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Stephane Pinna controls it well on his chest. Stephane Pinna shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Barton manages to gather it.
39.12
Kevin Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna makes a great pass forward. Kevin Hopkin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.06
0-1Craig Souness makes a simple pass to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Caldwell and advances towards the goal... Kevin Hopkin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Kevin Hopkin scores for Dundee United!!
45.00
Vitor Castro passes the ball forward to Craig Souness. Craig Souness advances inside the box! Craig Souness rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Dundee United kick off!
48.47
Kevin White makes a simple pass to Stephane Pinna. Stephane Pinna makes a simple pass to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Colin Caldwell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
57.04
Dundee United are dictating the run of play here today.
59.16
Kevin Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Stephane Pinna who brings the ball under control. Stephane Pinna shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Michael Barton. Excellent save.
60.33
Callum Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gary Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Cleland shoots from outside the area but is denied by Duncan Liddell. Excellent save.
61.13
0-1Kevin White catches Steven Wiltord on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin White and shows him a yellow card! Steven Wiltord grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.11
Ezio Pagliarini chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Brady. Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Brady plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.31
0-1Callum Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
81.16
Kevin White makes a probing pass to Andy Cleland. Andy Cleland makes a probing pass to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.22
Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Gary Cleland controls it well on his chest. Gary Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
26.8%
50.7%
22.5%
Scorers
| Kevin Hopkin 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Hopkin of Dundee United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Michael Barton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ezio Pagliarini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Del Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Don Cleland (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Callum Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Cleland (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. | Duncan Liddell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin White (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Billy Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vitor Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Souness (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kevin Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Hopkin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Stephane Pinna (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin Caldwell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Craig Gemmell (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Don Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nick Greening (MID) | 0 | |