Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Motherwell | Motherwell | ||||||||||||||||
| David ross Campbell | David ross Campbell | Paul Janyshiwskyj | Paul Janyshiwskyj | ||||||||||||||||||
| Yurtcan Kayis | Y. Kayis |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Oberdan Nicoletti | O. Nicoletti | |||||||||
| Sergio Nava | S. Nava |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Mamadou Jacques Gosso | M. Jacques Gosso | |||||||||
| Dragos Buscan | D. Buscan |  | 80 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Amedeo Paramatti | A. Paramatti | |||||||||
| Marcus Weaver | M. Weaver |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Matt Mckinlay | M. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| David Inglis | D. Inglis | | 66 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Richard Hendry | R. Hendry | |||||||||
| Roy Van Mol | R. Van Mol |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | John Gough | J. Gough | |||||||||
| Tarik Sektioui | T. Sektioui |  | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Corrado Pinna | C. Pinna | |||||||||
| Hakan Kayis | H. Kayis | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Paul Dalglish | P. Dalglish | |||||||||
| André Gil | A. Gil |  | 85 | A | | 9 | | M | 67 | | Callum Henderson | C. Henderson | |||||||||
| Martial Pierre | M. Pierre |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 |  | Fernando Moreira | F. Moreira | |||||||||
| Federico Rigoni | F. Rigoni | | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 80 | | Ronald Tainio | R. Tainio | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 19,738 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Falkirk get the match underway!
3.44
0-0Dragos Buscan chips the ball to his team mate, Roy Van Mol. Roy Van Mol flicks the ball to his team mate, Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Amedeo Paramatti.
4.56
0-0David Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, André Gil. André Gil passes the ball forward to Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Oberdan Nicoletti!
8.39
1-0Sergio Nava decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Nava makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Nava whips in a cross ball towards Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Oberdan Nicoletti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.49
Dragos Buscan kicks a strong pass forward to Roy Van Mol. Roy Van Mol kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni whips in a cross ball towards Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Oberdan Nicoletti.
32.25
Marcus Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roy Van Mol. Roy Van Mol chips the ball to his team mate, Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni knocks in a cross ball towards Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.12
2-0Tarik Sektioui sees a break and surges forward. Tarik Sektioui shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
42.58
Tarik Sektioui knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni knocks in a cross ball towards Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre powers a header at goal but somehow Oberdan Nicoletti manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Motherwell kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Roy Van Mol takes it forward alone. Roy Van Mol plays a perfect one-two with Martial Pierre and rushes in on goal... Roy Van Mol shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Oberdan Nicoletti!
53.51
Roy Van Mol threads the ball through to André Gil. André Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oberdan Nicoletti who gathers it comfortably.
57.53
Dragos Buscan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik Sektioui. Tarik Sektioui brings the ball forward. Tarik Sektioui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Oberdan Nicoletti easily smothers it.
59.35
Roy Van Mol flicks the ball to his team mate, Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Mckinlay.
61.58
2-0David Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Callum Henderson. David Inglis is given a warning by the referee! Callum Henderson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.07
2-0Richard Hendry makes a probing pass to Corrado Pinna. Corrado Pinna kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira passes the ball forward but Ronald Tainio is offside!
66.12
Paul Dalglish threads the ball through to Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
67.35
David Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, André Gil. André Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.21
Paul Dalglish brings the ball forward. Paul Dalglish passes the ball forward but Fernando Moreira is offside!
79.36
Tarik Sektioui knocks the ball to his team mate, André Gil. André Gil tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.21
Callum Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Moreira. Fernando Moreira shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.42
Richard Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson sees space and advances. Callum Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Roy Van Mol makes a probing pass to André Gil. André Gil shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%
Scorers