Match Report
| East Stirling | East Stirling |  |  | Falkirk | Falkirk | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Garry Dalglish | G. Dalglish |  | 41 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Stuart Mcallister | S. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Massimo Maiuri | M. Maiuri |  | 58 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Andy Gemmell | A. Gemmell | ||||||||
| Sebastiao Moutinho | S. Moutinho |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Gavin Mason | G. Mason | |||||||||
| Nico Dehm | N. Dehm |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Neil Hutchison | N. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Paolo Mangone | P. Mangone | | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 43 | | Cristiano Soares | C. Soares | |||||||||
| Alec Hopkin | A. Hopkin | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | | 51 | M | | 7 | | | M | 51 | | Alex Rae | A. Rae | ||||||||
| Neil Souness | N. Souness | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Billy Inglis | B. Inglis | |||||||||
| Scott Carragher | S. Carragher |  | 55 | A | | 9 | | M | 49 |  | Camille Fenillat | C. Fenillat | |||||||||
| Andy Gough | A. Gough | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Matt Ritchie | M. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Stephen Matteo | S. Matteo | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| David Rae | D. Rae | | 48 | M | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
| Alex Booth | A. Booth | | 45 | M | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Matt Greig | M. Greig | |||||||||
| Paul Perry | P. Perry | | 42 | D | | 14 | | M | 48 | | John Gallacher | J. Gallacher | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Falkirk in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.
The pitch is in good condition.
East Stirling are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Mckinlay.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with East Stirling kicking off!
2.04
0-0Matt Ritchie barges into Massimo Maiuri. The referee calls over Matt Ritchie and shows him a yellow card! Massimo Maiuri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.23
0-0Neil Souness plays the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
8.38
0-1Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ritchie collects the pass. Matt Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Garry Dalglish with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
15.48
Neil Souness hits a low pass to Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.48
0-1Sebastiao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Mangone who brings the ball under control. Paolo Mangone passes the ball forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.52
Neil Hutchison brings the ball forward. Neil Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alec Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.20
Alex Rae kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie advances inside the box! Matt Ritchie rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.31
0-2Gary Elliott chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Matteo. Stephen Matteo shoots from 20 yards but Stuart Mcallister reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. East Stirling appear unchanged since the first half. Falkirk also appear unchanged since the first half. The Falkirk players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
53.04
Massimo Maiuri flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hopkin who takes it down. Alec Hopkin sees Scott Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Carragher shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.02
Alec Hopkin brings the ball forward. Alec Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.29
0-2Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Matt Ritchie .
63.30
Alex Rae makes a probing pass to Matt Greig. Matt Greig shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.37
0-2Cristiano Soares catches Scott Carragher on the ankles. Cristiano Soares is given a warning by the referee! Scott Carragher stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.58
0-2Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alec Hendry runs straight at the defence! Massimo Maiuri barges into Alec Hendry. Penalty not given!!
77.31
Falkirk have made a substitution with Dominic Davidson replacing Gavin Mason .
79.48
Massimo Maiuri knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Gough. Andy Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Carragher. Scott Carragher rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.02
Dominic Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Craig Mcallister collects the pass. Craig Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Greig. Matt Greig shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.02
Gary Elliott changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Andy Gough. Andy Gough makes a deft header. It's there!! Stuart Mcallister has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
20.3%
48.4%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hendry of Falkirk |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Dalglish (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Massimo Maiuri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nico Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paolo Mangone (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alec Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gary Elliott (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Neil Souness (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Carragher (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Andy Gough (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stephen Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Rae (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alex Booth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stuart Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cristiano Soares (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Craig Mcallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Camille Fenillat (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Ritchie (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alec Hendry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dominic Davidson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Matt Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | John Gallacher (MID) | 0 | |