Match Report


FalkirkFalkirk     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stuart McallisterS. Mcallister44
G
1
G
53Stuart McCoistS. McCoist
Andy GemmellA. Gemmell68
D
2
D
63Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Gavin MasonG. Mason56
D
3
D
61Kevin McGroryK. McGrory
Neil HutchisonN. Hutchison50
D
4
D
60Richard HendersonR. Henderson
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares43
D
5
M
61Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes
Niccolo MacleanN. Maclean55
M
6
M
55Stephen RaeS. Rae
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister51
M
captain7captain
M
50Alex DickovA. Dickov
Alex RaeA. Rae51
M
8
M
46Matt GemmillM. Gemmill
Billy InglisB. Inglis51
M
9
A
60Alec TelferA. Telfer
Matt RitchieM. Ritchie61
A
10
A
56Matt BremnerM. Bremner
Alec HendryA. Hendry59
A
11
A
51Samuel CamposS. Campos
 
Dominic DavidsonD. Davidson54
A
12
D
58Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Camille FenillatC. Fenillat49
M
13
D
56Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Matt GreigM. Greig49
M
14
D
55Duncan WhiteD. White

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 4,063 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Inglis.


0.00
Falkirk kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
Craig Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.57
Stephen Rae sees Matt Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Mason.
8.35
Stephen Rae runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Rae knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.34
Alex Dickov plays the ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.31
Gavin Mason lofts the ball long. Matt Ritchie plays a one-two with Alec Hendry and advances towards the goal... Matt Ritchie takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart McCoist!
15.35
Matt Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Campos controls it well on his chest. Samuel Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mason.
20.09
Alex Rae surges forward with the ball. Alex Rae controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.07
Billy Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry controls it well on his chest. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Henderson.
27.55
With a delightful solo run, Matt Gemmill stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Mcallister had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
32.03
Matt Mcinnes darts forward. Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Stuart Mcallister.
33.44
Craig Mcallister clumsily knocks into Alex Dickov. Craig Mcallister is given a warning by the referee! Alex Dickov runs off the knock.
34.01
Alex Dickov decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Dickov plays a one-two with Samuel Campos and rushes in on goal... Alex Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.47
Craig Mcallister sees Matt Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Ritchie shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
44.01
Craig Mcallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Mcallister plays a one-two with Alec Hendry and advances towards the goal... Craig Mcallister looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee United have changed their lineup with Duncan White replacing Matt Bremner.

45.00
Dundee United kick off the second half!
51.52
Alex Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.52
Neil Hutchison passes the ball forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Matt Ritchie. Matt Ritchie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Naysmith.
60.55
Falkirk have made a substitution with Camille Fenillat replacing Matt Ritchie .
63.40
Neil Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis passes the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Camille Fenillat. Camille Fenillat connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.26
Falkirk have made a substitution with Dominic Davidson replacing Gavin Mason .
81.16
Matt Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Samuel Campos. Samuel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.35
Billy Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Rae. The referee calls over Billy Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.55
Stephen Rae plays the ball forward to Alec Telfer. Alec Telfer shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
87.19
Alex Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Alex Rae. The referee calls over Alex Dickov and warns him to calm down! Alex Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Falkirk

Dundee United
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
21.9%
47.9%
30.1%

Scorers
Alec Hendry 52
Matt Bremner 28
Alex Dickov 34
Samuel Campos 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Dickov of Dundee United

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.Niccolo Maclean (MID)
6
7.Craig Mcallister (MID)
7
8.Alex Rae (MID)
7
9.Billy Inglis (MID)yellow card
6
10.Matt Ritchie (ATT)
6
11.Alec Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dominic Davidson (ATT)
6
13.Camille Fenillat (MID)
6
14.Matt Greig (MID)
0

1.Stuart McCoist (GK)
6
2.Gary Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Kevin McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Richard Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Matt Mcinnes (MID)
8
6.Stephen Rae (MID)
7
7.Alex Dickov (MID)goal scored
9
8.Matt Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Alec Telfer (ATT)
6
10.Matt Bremner (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Samuel Campos (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Callum Sullivan (DEF)
0
13.Colin Caldwell (DEF)
0
14.Duncan White (DEF)
6