Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Kilmarnock | Kilmarnock | ||||||||||||||||
| David ross Campbell | David ross Campbell | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ragnar Ásgeirsson | R. Ásgeirsson |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 73 |  | Adolfo Rodriguez | A. Rodriguez | |||||||||
| Gerhard Augstein | G. Augstein |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Matt Naysmith | M. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Carlos Martins | C. Martins |  | 68 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 72 | | Garry Naysmith | G. Naysmith | ||||||||
| Rodolphe Abdessadki | R. Abdessadki |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Simon Konchesky | S. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Les Hulme | L. Hulme | | 76 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Alfred Wright | A. Wright | |||||||||
| Nicolas Welter | N. Welter | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Eric Brehme | E. Brehme | |||||||||
| Daniel Stockdale | D. Stockdale | | 74 | M | | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Jacob Brown | J. Brown | ||||||||
| Gerhard Neuhaus | G. Neuhaus | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Rodolphe Bourgeais | R. Bourgeais | |||||||||
| Kasper Beck | K. Beck |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Matt Inglis | M. Inglis | |||||||||
| Xavier Deflandre | X. Deflandre | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Dave Brand | D. Brand | |||||||||
| Martin Rösler | M. Rösler | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Don Greig | D. Greig | |||||||||
| Scott Matteo | S. Matteo | | 43 | D | | 12 | | G | 69 | | Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Nuno Castro | N. Castro | | 73 | M | | 13 | | G | 67 | | Gregorio Campos | G. Campos | |||||||||
| Eduardo Viana | E. Viana | | 52 | A | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Paul Ritchie | P. Ritchie | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,967 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry McNeill.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garry McNeill.
0.00
0-0Kilmarnock start the match!
2.08
0-0Nicolas Welter threads a neat ball through to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Naysmith.
3.46
Nicolas Welter plays the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
4.29
0-0Daniel Stockdale runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniel Stockdale shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
8.57
0-0Gerhard Neuhaus barges into Eric Brehme. Gerhard Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Eric Brehme stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.12
0-0Seeing Matt Naysmith's attacking run, Garry Naysmith quickly throws the ball into his path. Matt Naysmith makes a probing pass to Eric Brehme. Eric Brehme sees space and advances. Eric Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis makes a convincing header but is denied by Gerhard Augstein. Excellent block.
14.16
0-0Eric Brehme deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Brand. Dave Brand whips in a cross ball towards Don Greig. With a superhuman jump, Don Greig connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
18.40
Nicolas Welter threads the ball through to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Naysmith.
22.04
Eric Brehme picks a pass forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ragnar Ásgeirsson who gathers it comfortably.
24.46
Jacob Brown catches Carlos Martins on the ankles. Jacob Brown is shown the yellow card! Carlos Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.34
Eric Brehme changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Brehme whips in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.56
Garry Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown flicks a high pass forward. Don Greig collects the pass. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.31
Simon Konchesky knocks the ball forward to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown flicks a high pass forward. Don Greig controls it well on his chest. Don Greig shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.57
Les Hulme threads a neat ball through to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre plays a scrappy one-two with Kasper Beck and stumbles forward towards the goal... Xavier Deflandre looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Rodriguez!
34.15
Rodolphe Abdessadki flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Stockdale makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Stockdale makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kasper Beck. Some silky footwork from Kasper Beck provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
36.09
Jacob Brown plays the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Martins plays the ball forward to Daniel Stockdale. Daniel Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre makes a deft header. Solid save from Adolfo Rodriguez.
39.44
0-1Without breaking stride, Garry Naysmith plays the ball forward to Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown sees Matt Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Brand. Dave Brand finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.20
Simon Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ragnar Ásgeirsson who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
0-1Alfred Wright hacks Xavier Deflandre from behind! The referee calls over Alfred Wright and warns him to calm down! Xavier Deflandre runs off the knock.
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. Kilmarnock also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
48.07
Rodolphe Abdessadki chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Welter. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Welter plays the ball forward to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Xavier Deflandre provides some space. He shoots at goal but Adolfo Rodriguez is on top of it.
51.31
Rodolphe Abdessadki flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
53.04
0-1Rodolphe Bourgeais comes in with a late challenge on Les Hulme. The referee calls over Rodolphe Bourgeais and shows him a yellow card! Les Hulme carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.50
Simon Konchesky clumsily knocks into Kasper Beck. The referee brings Simon Konchesky to one side and gives him a warning! Kasper Beck hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.34
Daniel Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.26
0-1Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Paul Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith and Paul Ritchie replacing Dave Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.36
Rodolphe Bourgeais sees Paul Ritchie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ragnar Ásgeirsson who gathers it comfortably.
73.23
Les Hulme sees a break and surges forward. Les Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
77.01
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
78.06
Nicolas Welter chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre whips in a cross ball towards Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
81.22
Gregorio Campos barges into Gerhard Neuhaus. Gregorio Campos is shown the yellow card! Gerhard Neuhaus runs off the knock.
89.38
With great vision, Nicolas Welter plays the ball forward to Martin Rösler. Martin Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
90.00
Les Hulme makes a simple pass to Kasper Beck. Kasper Beck lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Deflandre. Xavier Deflandre makes a deft header. Adolfo Rodriguez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dave Brand 39 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ragnar Ásgeirsson (GK)
6
2. Gerhard Augstein (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Martins (DEF)
7
4. Rodolphe Abdessadki (DEF)
6
5. Les Hulme (MID)
7
6. Nicolas Welter (MID)
7
7. Daniel Stockdale (MID)
8
8. Gerhard Neuhaus (MID)
5
9. Kasper Beck (ATT)
6
10. Xavier Deflandre (ATT)
7
11. Martin Rösler (ATT)
6
12. Scott Matteo (DEF)
0
13. Nuno Castro (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Viana (ATT)
0
1. Adolfo Rodriguez (GK)
9
2. Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
3. Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Simon Konchesky (DEF)
6
5. Alfred Wright (DEF)
6
6. Eric Brehme (MID)
8
7. Jacob Brown (MID)
6
8. Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
5
9. Matt Inglis (ATT)
7
10. Dave Brand (ATT)
8
11. Don Greig (ATT)
6
12. Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
13. Gregorio Campos (GK)
5
14. Paul Ritchie (MID)
6