Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don BremnerD. Bremner51
G
1
G
51Richard NivenR. Niven
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist45
D
2
D
51Scott MccallS. Mccall
Matt McallisterM. Mcallister44
D
3
D
47Garry McNeillG. McNeill
Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith42
D
4
D
43Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish
Stuart McStayS. McStay40
D
5
D
41Craig MckinlayC. Mckinlay
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson56
M
6
M
48Dominic CollinsD. Collins
Dominic GlassD. Glass41
M
7captain
M
48Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Richard WhiteR. White38
M
8
M
45Richard HopkinR. Hopkin
Garry GallacherG. Gallacher36
M
9
M
44Colin BoothC. Booth
Colin YoungC. Young49
A
captain10
A
52Paul HansenP. Hansen
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory46
A
11
A
49Stephen NivenS. Niven
 
Kevin McCoistK. McCoist45
G
12
G
46Don CampbellD. Campbell
David ElliottD. Elliott44
A
13
G
44Duncan MatteoD. Matteo
Billy DalglishB. Dalglish41
A
14
M
43Craig CampbellC. Campbell

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 9,368 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Stenhousemuir are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Glass.


0.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the first half underway!
9.55
Richard Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Booth. Colin Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
10.10
Without breaking stride, Colin Booth plays the ball forward to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.22
Gavin Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. With great vision, Paul Hansen plays the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stephen Niven is offside!
18.19
Dominic Glass flicks a high ball forward to Kevin McGrory who takes it down. Kevin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Glass. With a superhuman jump, Dominic Glass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
24.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Dalglish laces a through ball forward to Colin Booth. Colin Booth threads a neat ball through to Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.03
Richard Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Richard White. Richard White chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher plays a one-two with Kevin McGrory and rushes in on goal... Garry Gallacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Niven!
28.07
Colin Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven connects with a diving header but Stephen McCoist is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.28
Gavin Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mckinlay. Craig Mckinlay runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Paul Hansen but he's offside!
34.57
Stuart Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Young through on goal. Scott Mccall barges into Colin Young. Colin Young appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
38.20
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.45
Dominic Collins takes it forward alone. Dominic Collins flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hopkin collects the pass. Richard Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stenhousemuir!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
53.34
Stenhousemuir are dictating the run of play here today.
60.38
Dominic Collins flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Niven controls it well on his chest. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
69.15
Garry McNeill passes the ball forward to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.39
Craig Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith plays the ball forward to Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen plays a scrappy one-two with Colin Booth and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul Hansen takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Bremner smothers it!
72.27
Richard Hopkin darts forward. Richard Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.43
Callum Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hansen plays a one-two with Stephen Niven and advances towards the goal... Paul Hansen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.17
Matt Mcallister comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Niven. Matt Mcallister is shown the yellow card! Stephen Niven gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.33
Richard Hopkin sees Callum Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Don Bremner manages to keep it out.
81.45
Dominic Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Niven. Stephen Niven knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Hansen. Paul Hansen makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Don Bremner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.55
Richard Hopkin surges forward with the ball. Richard Hopkin plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Hansen and advances towards the goal... Richard Hopkin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Don Bremner. Excellent save.
87.35
Matt Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass sees Richard White in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard White whips in a cross ball towards Colin Young. Gavin Dalglish barges into Colin Young. Penalty not given!!
89.50
Stuart McStay takes it forward alone. Stuart McStay threads a neat ball through to Colin Young. Colin Young lofts in a cross ball towards Richard White. Richard White heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Stenhousemuir
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33%
67%
Play Area
31.8%
43.2%
25%

Scorers
Paul Hansen 24, 44, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hansen of Stenhousemuir

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

1.Richard Niven (GK)
6
2.Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
3.Garry McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Craig Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Collins (MID)
6
7.Callum Naysmith (MID)
6
8.Richard Hopkin (MID)
7
9.Colin Booth (MID)
6
10.Paul Hansen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Stephen Niven (ATT)
7
 
12.Don Campbell (GK)
0
13.Duncan Matteo (GK)
0
14.Craig Campbell (MID)
0