Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Dundee United | Dundee United | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | manager | Paul Haylock | Paul Haylock | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Gavin Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Ricardo Izquierdo | R. Izquierdo |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Duncan Burley | D. Burley | |||||||||
| Bruno Nunes | B. Nunes |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Paul Johnstone | P. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 68 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Craig Collins | C. Collins | ||||||||
| Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi |  | 52 | D | | 5 | | M | 79 | | Kevin Gallacher | K. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor |  | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 91 | | Stuart McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 7 | | | M | 84 | | Dominic White | D. White | ||||||||
| Achille Caruso | A. Caruso | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 84 | | Don Gemmill | D. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Craig Rae | C. Rae | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | David Gough | D. Gough | |||||||||
| Sebastian Spengler | S. Spengler | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Alec Johnstone | A. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Jermaine Insley | J. Insley | | 66 | D | | 12 | | D | 62 | | Colin Liddell | C. Liddell | |||||||||
| Ernesto Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez | | 32 | M | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Neil Elliott | N. Elliott | |||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda |  | 72 | A | | 14 | | A | 74 | | Duncan Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
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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 Dundee United. A crowd of 19,441 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
3.18
0-0Duncan Burley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic White. Dominic White decides to run forward with the ball. Dominic White advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Dominic White provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.39
0-0Achille Caruso hacks Kevin Gallacher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Gallacher runs off the knock.
14.23
0-0Paul Johnstone makes a probing pass to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Rae. Craig Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Paul Hutchison is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.47
0-1Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Craig Rae holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Rae whips in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. David Gough scores for Dundee United!!
21.41
0-1Duncan Burley sees Stuart McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rae. Craig Rae directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.04
Paul Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Craig Rae who brings the ball under control. Craig Rae edges inside the box! Craig Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.34
Kevin Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.13
With a delightful solo run, Achille Caruso stretches the opposition's defence. Achille Caruso shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin Bremner.
31.47
0-1It's a corner kick. Chris Proctor loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Duncan Burley reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.15
0-1Ralph Upson comes in with a late challenge on Dominic White. The referee brings Ralph Upson to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic White runs off the knock.
36.15
Paul Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Upson. Ralph Upson sees Luke Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Oakes skips past Paul Johnstone! Luke Oakes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.21
0-1Ralph Upson sees Sebastian Spengler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Spengler kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Oakes but the referee indicates it's offside!
44.47
Achille Caruso kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. With a superhuman jump, Gary Campbell connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
47.04
Ralph Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes sees Gary Campbell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gary Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.05
0-1Duncan Burley flicks a high pass forward. Dominic White collects the pass. Dominic White flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Rae. Craig Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Izquierdo.
60.16
0-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Jermaine Insley replacing Paul Hutchison .Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Neil Elliott replacing Dominic White and Duncan Caldwell replacing Alec Johnstone .
63.16
Neil Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Rae. Craig Rae lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Simon Schrader manages to gather it comfortably.
66.17
Stuart McGrory hits a low pass to David Gough. David Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Insley.
67.02
With a delightful solo run, Stuart McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
72.16
Bruno Nunes catches David Gough on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Nunes and warns him to calm down! David Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.10
Falkirk have made a substitution with Ernesto Gonzalez replacing Ralph Upson .Dundee United have made a substitution with Colin Liddell replacing Paul Johnstone .
78.19
Colin Liddell sees Neil Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Elliott sees Craig Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Rae whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell makes a looping header on goal. Simon Schrader manages to gather it comfortably.
79.54
Achille Caruso hits a low pass to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler makes a deft header. Craig Collins steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
81.28
Ernesto Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Ernesto Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Gary Campbell but he's offside!
83.31
Duncan Burley threads the ball through to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory makes a simple pass to David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Achille Caruso hacks Kevin Gallacher from behind! Achille Caruso is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Gough 16 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Schrader (GK)
8
2. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Nunes (DEF)
6
4. Paul Hutchison (DEF)
6
5. Fabian N. Benussi (DEF)
6
6. Chris Proctor (MID)
6
7. Ralph Upson (MID)
6
8. Achille Caruso (MID)
6
9. Luke Oakes (ATT)
7
10. Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Spengler (ATT)
6
12. Jermaine Insley (DEF)
6
13. Ernesto Gonzalez (MID)
6
14. Denis Roda (ATT)
0
1. Gavin Bremner (GK)
6
2. Duncan Burley (DEF)
8
3. Paul Johnstone (DEF)
8
4. Craig Collins (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
6. Stuart McGrory (MID)
8
7. Dominic White (MID)
7
8. Don Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Craig Rae (ATT)
9
10. David Gough (ATT)
9
11. Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Colin Liddell (DEF)
6
13. Neil Elliott (MID)
6
14. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6