Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Dens Park where Dundee play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 9,596 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Dundee and Falkirk are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Thomson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dundee get the match underway!
6.41
Dominic Glass flicks a high pass forward to Kevin McGrory who brings the ball under control. Kevin McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig McNeill.
12.46
Don Hopkin advances with the ball. Don Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Naysmith.
16.09
Dominic Glass knocks the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.39
Alec Dickov threads the ball through to Colin Burley. With imagination, Colin Burley plays the ball forward to Callum Thomson. Callum Thomson plays a one-two with David Young and advances towards the goal... Callum Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.58
Alec Dickov threads a neat ball through to David Young. David Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall skips past Richard Naysmith! Callum Mccall side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
34.29
David Young chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
47.14
David Young catches Stuart McStay on the ankles. David Young is warned by the referee! Stuart McStay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.23
Colin Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory threads the ball through to Dominic Glass but he's offside!
53.16
Colin Burley makes a simple pass to Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall whips in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young connects with a diving header. Wonderful reactions from Don Bremner keeps it out!
66.24
Don Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Callum Thomson who takes it down. Callum Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
67.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Thomson plays the ball forward to Colin Burley. Colin Burley sees Callum Mccall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Mcallister.
78.45
Richard White threads a neat ball through to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Colin Burley hacks Kevin McGrory from behind! Penalty not given!!
81.45
Stephen McCoist advances with the ball. Stephen McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Richard White. Richard White whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
84.10
Richard Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Naysmith rushes past Alec Dickov! Richard Naysmith takes a shot at goal. Gavin Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.38
Stuart McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Colin Young who brings the ball under control. Colin Young shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Gavin Booth, sees it late!! Goal for Falkirk!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.9%
47.1%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Naysmith of Falkirk

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Booth (GK)
6
2.Craig McNeill (DEF)
6
3.Don Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Stephen Brady (DEF)
6
5.Alec Dickov (DEF)
6
6.Richard Gemmell (MID)
6
7.Colin Burley (MID)
6
8.Callum Thomson (MID)goal scored
8
9.Stephen Gough (MID)
6
10.David Young (ATT)
7
11.Callum Mccall (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil McNeill (GK)
0
13.Stuart Hopkin (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Inglis (DEF)
0

1.Don Bremner (GK)
6
2.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
7
3.Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6
4.Richard Naysmith (DEF)goal scored
9
5.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Davidson (MID)goal scored
8
7.Dominic Glass (MID)
7
8.Richard White (MID)
6
9.Garry Gallacher (MID)
6
10.Colin Young (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Kevin McGrory (ATT)
7
 
12.Kevin McCoist (GK)
0
13.David Elliott (ATT)
0
14.Billy Dalglish (ATT)
0