Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Bremner | D. Bremner |  | 51 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stephen McCoist | S. McCoist | | 45 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Andy Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Don Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Richard Naysmith | R. Naysmith | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Andy Mason | A. Mason | |||||||||
| Stuart McStay | S. McStay | | 40 | D |  | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Colin Mccall | C. Mccall | |||||||||
| Dominic Glass | D. Glass | | 41 | M | | 7 | | | M | 53 | | Richard Telfer | R. Telfer | ||||||||
| Richard White | R. White | | 38 | M | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Garry Gallacher | G. Gallacher | | 36 | M | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Gary Davidson | G. Davidson | |||||||||
| Colin Young | C. Young | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Kevin Bremner | K. Bremner | |||||||||
| Kevin McGrory | K. McGrory | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Don Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
| Kevin McCoist | K. McCoist | | 45 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| David Elliott | D. Elliott | | 44 | A | | 13 | | G | 46 | | Craig McNeill | C. McNeill | |||||||||
| Billy Dalglish | B. Dalglish | | 41 | A | | 14 | | D | 41 | | Neil Henderson | N. Henderson | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 8,504 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 Craig Burley.
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 Craig Burley.
0.00
0-0Falkirk kick off and get the match underway!
6.42
0-0Matt Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Paul Hopkin is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
7.21
0-0Stuart Davidson takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Matt Mcallister shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
8.41
0-0Andy Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Telfer. With imagination, Richard Telfer plays the ball forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Kevin Bremner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
26.36
0-0Richard White chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Young. Colin Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.04
0-0Stuart Davidson sees Colin Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Naysmith.
32.56
Andy Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Telfer. Richard Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen McCoist.
33.49
Andy Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Davidson. Gary Davidson sees space and advances. Gary Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Don Gough. Don Gough powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.47
Don Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Don Naysmith shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.28
0-0Andy Mason flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Bremner controls it well on his chest. Kevin Bremner puts a great ball through. Don Gough runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.40
Don Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Don Gough who takes it down. Don Gough skips past Richard White! Don Gough shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 start the second half!
47.41
Dominic Glass makes a simple pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
48.12
Matt Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Glass who takes it down. Dominic Glass flicks a high pass forward. Kevin McGrory controls it well on his chest. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.48
0-1Andy Mason surges forward with the ball. Andy Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner heads the ball goalwards. Don Bremner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.20
Dominic Glass threads a neat ball through to Richard White. Richard White lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gavin Hendry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.02
Don Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Naysmith.
78.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard White plays the ball forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.27
Don Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Gough. Don Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
81.58
Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson hits a low pass to Colin Young. Colin Young plays a quick one-two with Dominic Glass and rushes in on goal... Colin Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
31.7%
46.3%
22%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Bremner of Raith Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Bremner (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Mcallister (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Richard Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart McStay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dominic Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Richard White (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Garry Gallacher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kevin McGrory (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Kevin McCoist (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gavin Hendry (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Mason (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Paul Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Mccall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Telfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Don Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gary Davidson (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kevin Bremner (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Don Gough (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Callum Morrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig McNeill (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Henderson (DEF) | 0 | |