Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     StenhousemuirStenhousemuir
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister44
G
1
G
55Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Andy GemmellA. Gemmell68
D
2
D
62David YoungD. Young
Gavin MasonG. Mason55
D
3
D
58Callum McGroryC. McGrory
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison50
D
4
D
46Gary HopkinG. Hopkin
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares43
D
5
M
50Stuart InglisS. Inglis
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister51
M
6
M
45Paul HendryP. Hendry
Alex RaeA. Rae51
M
captain7
M
44Paul HendersonP. Henderson
Billy InglisB. Inglis51
M
8captain
M
40Scott BradyS. Brady
Camille FenillatC. Fenillat49
M
9
A
48Callum WhiteC. White
Matt RitchieM. Ritchie61
A
10
A
46Winston VandenbroeckW. Vandenbroeck
Alec HendryA. Hendry59
A
11
A
46Craig LiddellC. Liddell
 
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson54
A
12
G
47Dominic StrachanD. Strachan
Matt GreigM. Greig49
M
13
D
46Garry MortonG. Morton
John GallacherJ. Gallacher48
M
14
G
45Gavin GlassG. Glass

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Stenhousemuir. A crowd of 4,204 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stenhousemuir appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Morrison.


0.00
Falkirk get the match underway!
4.48
Paul Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum White. Callum White lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.37
Neil Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Inglis shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.55
Stuart Inglis takes it forward alone. Stuart Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Stuart Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.21
Alex Rae sees space and advances. Alex Rae passes the ball forward but Matt Ritchie is offside!
16.06
Gavin Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Rae. Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.01
Billy Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a one-two with Matt Ritchie and advances towards the goal... Alec Hendry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
24.52
Neil Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Camille Fenillat. Camille Fenillat flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.39
Matt Ritchie catches Gary Hopkin on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Gary Hopkin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.42
Paul Hendry takes it forward alone. Paul Hendry shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
38.01
Billy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.29
Scott Brady hits a low pass to Winston Vandenbroeck. Winston Vandenbroeck tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.11
Neil Hutchison hits a low pass to Alex Rae. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Rae plays the ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry makes a looping header on goal. Paul Ritchie gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Stenhousemuir have changed their lineup with Dominic Strachan replacing Callum McGrory, Garry Morton replacing Paul Hendry and Gavin Glass replacing Callum White.

45.00
Stenhousemuir kick off and get the second half underway!
53.24
Billy Inglis threads the ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a one-two with Matt Ritchie and rushes in on goal... Alec Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.54
Gavin Mason threads the ball through to Camille Fenillat. Camille Fenillat hits a low pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
59.15
Alex Rae deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.15
Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Matt Ritchie .
63.38
Alex Rae advances with the ball. Alex Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hendry but he's offside!
66.00
Scott Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Glass. Gavin Glass shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.08
Alex Rae catches Garry Morton on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Rae and shows him a yellow card! Garry Morton runs off the knock.
77.25
Falkirk have made a substitution with Dominic Davidson replacing Gavin Mason .
78.26
Billy Inglis catches Garry Morton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.35
Stuart Inglis threads a neat ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.13
Dominic Davidson hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alec Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Greig but he's offside!
85.07
Billy Inglis brings the ball forward. Billy Inglis shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
89.36
Cristiano Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Greig. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Strachan.
90.00
Camille Fenillat makes a probing pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Ritchie with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Stenhousemuir
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
23.3%
43.8%
32.9%

Scorers
Alec Hendry 59, 91
Stuart Inglis 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hendry of Falkirk

Match Ratings
1.Stuart Mcallister (GK)
6
2.Andy Gemmell (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
4.Neil Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
6.Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Alex Rae (MID)yellow card
7
8.Billy Inglis (MID)yellow card
7
9.Camille Fenillat (MID)
7
10.Matt Ritchie (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Dominic Davidson (ATT)
6
13.Matt Greig (MID)
6
14.John Gallacher (MID)
0

1.Paul Ritchie (GK)
6
2.David Young (DEF)
6
3.Callum McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Gary Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Inglis (MID)goal scored
8
6.Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7.Paul Henderson (MID)
6
8.Scott Brady (MID)
6
9.Callum White (ATT)
6
10.Winston Vandenbroeck (ATT)
6
11.Craig Liddell (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Strachan (GK)
6
13.Garry Morton (DEF)
6
14.Gavin Glass (GK)
6