Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Clyde. A crowd of 4,882 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Clyde appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
2.44
Scott Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Matt White. Matt White flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hopkin controls it well on his chest. Scott Hopkin shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Mcallister smothers it!
21.25
Duncan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Alec McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin flicks the ball with his head. Stuart Mcallister effortlessly picks it out of the air!
27.54
Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Alec McStay. Alec McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Stuart Mcallister.
28.55
Camille Fenillat chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Daniel Lima is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
30.27
Craig Mcallister takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Andy Gemmell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.42
John Morton brings the ball forward. John Morton brings the ball forward. John Morton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.51
Craig Henderson makes a simple pass to Scott Hopkin. Scott Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Telfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.54
Andy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Alex Rae. Alex Rae takes it forward alone. Alex Rae makes a simple pass, allowing Alec Hendry to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Alec Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Clyde have changed their lineup with Rodolfo Vicente replacing Scott Hopkin.

45.00
The second half starts with Clyde kicking off!
48.55
Andy Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Matt Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Ritchie shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.24
Alec Hendry clumsily knocks into Paul Harrison. Alec Hendry is given a warning by the referee! Paul Harrison gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.54
With imagination, Billy Inglis laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.20
Gavin Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Camille Fenillat. Camille Fenillat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
60.56
Falkirk have made a substitution with Matt Greig replacing Matt Ritchie .
63.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Hutchison plays the ball forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis flicks a high ball forward to Alec Hendry who takes it down. Alec Hendry shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Florian Thielemann manages to gather it easily.
65.16
Duncan Mason hacks Alex Rae from behind! The referee brings Duncan Mason to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Rae gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.21
Scott Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Craig Henderson controls it well on his chest. Craig Henderson passes the ball forward to Andy Telfer. Andy Telfer advances inside the box! Andy Telfer shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.18
Falkirk have made a substitution with Dominic Davidson replacing Gavin Mason .
81.35
Neil Hutchison punts the ball hopefully upfield. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Greig. Matt Greig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Florian Thielemann.
82.33
Corner kick to Falkirk. Craig Mcallister plays it to the near post. Daniel Lima reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
87.57
Duncan Mason passes the ball forward to Alec McStay. Alec McStay shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
89.52
Neil Hutchison gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Matt Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Andy Gemmell hits a low pass to Camille Fenillat. Camille Fenillat flicks a high pass forward. Matt Greig collects the pass. Matt Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
25.3%
44%
30.7%

Scorers

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

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

1.Florian Thielemann (GK)
7
2.Daniel Lima (DEF)
6
3.Paul Harrison (DEF)
6
4.Scott Ritchie (DEF)
6
5.John Morton (DEF)
7
6.Craig Henderson (MID)
6
7.Matt White (MID)
6
8.Duncan Mason (MID)
6
9.Scott Hopkin (ATT)
6
10.Alec McStay (ATT)
6
11.Andy Telfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Niven (MID)
0
13.Uwe Schäfer (ATT)
0
14.Rodolfo Vicente (GK)
6