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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Hamilton Academical. A crowd of 4,222 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Falkirk start the match!
2.23
Don Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.37
David Telfer kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Booth. Scott Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.19
Matt Mcallister brings the ball forward. Matt Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.08
Don Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Niven. Callum Niven goes all the way! Callum Niven cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Noah Szepan easily smothers it!
12.48
Gavin Strachan makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Allan Fugier. Allan Fugier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Noah Szepan manages to gather it comfortably.
14.23
David Gemmell passes the ball forward to Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist makes a simple pass to Scott Booth. Scott Booth shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.14
Don Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.04
Garry Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Garry Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven makes a probing pass to Allan Fugier. Allan Fugier tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
20.34
Scott Booth clumsily knocks into Ricardo Alves. Scott Booth is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.16
David Telfer makes a probing pass to Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Strachan.
30.48
David Telfer threads the ball through to Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.48
Don Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis shoots from long range but somehow Noah Szepan manages to keep it out.
36.48
Garry Sullivan clumsily knocks into Billy Greig. Garry Sullivan is warned by the referee! Billy Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.41
Matt Mcallister makes a probing pass to Callum Niven. Callum Niven goes all the way! Callum Niven tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Hamilton Academical kick off!
47.38
Matt Mcallister sees a break and surges forward. Matt Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Inglis but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.52
Scott Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard McCoist. Richard McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Booth. Scott Booth shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.36
Geoffrey Koning knocks the ball forward to Stuart Inglis. Stuart Inglis tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.20
Gavin Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Don Elliott. Don Elliott takes it forward alone. Don Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Gemmell.
55.31
Paul Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Booth. Scott Booth tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.43
Geoffrey Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Niven. Callum Niven plays a perfect one-two with Stuart Inglis and rushes in on goal... Callum Niven shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
60.01
Craig Rae controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Greig. Billy Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Strachan.
69.38
Craig Rae makes a probing pass to Scott Booth. Scott Booth shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
72.11
Paul Meiklejohn sees a break and surges forward. Paul Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Campbell.
73.47
Matt Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Allan Fugier. Allan Fugier goes all the way! Allan Fugier tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.30
David Gemmell makes a simple pass to David Telfer. David Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Greig. Billy Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Strachan easily smothers it!
79.39
Scott Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Callum Niven. Scott Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Callum Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.03
Craig Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Booth. Scott Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Callum Niven of Falkirk

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.4883720930233 vs 46.5116279069767
Play Area
Home team third: 31.40%, Midfield: 45.35%, Away team third: 23.26%