Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Don BremnerD. Bremner51
G
1
G
34John McCoistJ. McCoist
Stephen McCoistS. McCoist45
D
2
D
49Paul McGroryP. McGrory
Matt McallisterM. Mcallister44
D
3captain
D
44Paul HansenP. Hansen
Richard NaysmithR. Naysmith42
D
4
D
42Callum DickovC. Dickov
Stuart McStayS. McStay40
D
5
D
40Gary CollinsG. Collins
Stuart DavidsonS. Davidson57
M
captain6
M
52Craig DalglishC. Dalglish
Dominic GlassD. Glass41
M
7
M
43Duncan SounessD. Souness
Richard WhiteR. White38
M
8
M
43Scott GemmellS. Gemmell
Garry GallacherG. Gallacher36
M
9
M
42Garry DickovG. Dickov
Colin YoungC. Young49
A
10
A
52Max WatsonM. Watson
Kevin McGroryK. McGrory46
A
11
A
51Billy CaldwellB. Caldwell
 
Kevin McCoistK. McCoist45
G
12
A
49Duncan LiddellD. Liddell
David ElliottD. Elliott44
A
13
A
48Callum CampbellC. Campbell
Billy DalglishB. Dalglish41
A
14
A
42Gary SounessG. Souness

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 7,898 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McGrory.


0.00
Falkirk kick off and get the match underway!
4.24
Richard White kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.54
Richard Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher puts a great ball through. Colin Young runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
9.43
Matt Mcallister passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson advances with the ball. Stuart Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John McCoist who gathers it comfortably.
14.08
Scott Gemmell makes a probing pass to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Bremner who gathers it comfortably.
20.51
Richard White threads a neat ball through to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.10
Richard White flicks a high pass forward to Kevin McGrory who brings the ball under control. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.14
Colin Young clumsily knocks into Paul Hansen. Colin Young is given a warning by the referee! Paul Hansen runs off the knock.
30.37
Craig Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Souness holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Souness threads the ball through to Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Souness. Duncan Souness rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.17
Colin Young flicks a high ball forward to Kevin McGrory who takes it down. Kevin McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.53
Stephen McCoist threads a neat ball through to Richard White. Richard White threads the ball through to Dominic Glass. Dominic Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
42.24
Richard White makes a simple pass to Garry Gallacher. Garry Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Colin Young. Colin Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by John McCoist.
43.49
Corner kick to Falkirk. Garry Gallacher chips it to the near post. John McCoist jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Albion Rovers kick off the second half!
57.03
Richard Naysmith catches Duncan Souness on the ankles. Richard Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Duncan Souness runs off the knock.
59.16
Dominic Glass knocks the ball forward to Stuart Davidson. Stuart Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Kevin McGrory who takes it down. Kevin McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Dickov.
61.53
Callum Dickov takes a short throw-in bringing Paul Hansen into play. Without breaking stride, Paul Hansen plays the ball forward to Craig Dalglish. Craig Dalglish passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell advances inside the box! Billy Caldwell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Don Bremner with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
65.01
Richard White passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Young but the linesman indicates offside!
66.38
Duncan Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Watson. Max Watson puts a great ball through. Scott Gemmell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.23
Paul Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Gary Collins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Collins advances with the ball. Gary Collins shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.45
Gary Collins brings the ball forward. Gary Collins knocks the ball forward to Max Watson. Max Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Naysmith.
78.11
Garry Gallacher advances with the ball. Garry Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Souness.
79.06
Callum Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Souness who brings the ball under control. Duncan Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Caldwell. Billy Caldwell shoots from outside the area. Don Bremner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.20
Dominic Glass makes a simple pass to Kevin McGrory. Kevin McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Young. Colin Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

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

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
21.5%
46.8%
31.6%

Scorers
Billy Caldwell 62, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Caldwell of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Don Bremner (GK)
6
2.Stephen McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6
4.Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
5.Stuart McStay (DEF)
6
6.Stuart Davidson (MID)
6
7.Dominic Glass (MID)
6
8.Richard White (MID)
7
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.John McCoist (GK)
6
2.Paul McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Callum Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Gary Collins (DEF)
7
6.Craig Dalglish (MID)
7
7.Duncan Souness (MID)
7
8.Scott Gemmell (MID)
6
9.Garry Dickov (MID)
6
10.Max Watson (ATT)
6
11.Billy Caldwell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Duncan Liddell (ATT)
0
13.Callum Campbell (ATT)
0
14.Gary Souness (ATT)
0