Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Tommy Granville | T. Granville | |||||||||
| Nick McManaman | N. McManaman | | 36 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 |  | Stanislas Capron | S. Capron | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Stephen Flintlock | S. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Chris Boertien | C. Boertien | |||||||||
| Martin Murrin | M. Murrin | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Simon Shilton | S. Shilton | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Ledley Nicholls | L. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Achille Caruso | A. Caruso | | 61 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 49 | | Steve Sheringham | S. Sheringham | ||||||||
| Ernesto Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez |  | 32 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 |  | Sergio Loureiro | S. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Noel Heskey | N. Heskey | |||||||||
| Pascal Klimek | P. Klimek | | 32 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Duncan Henry | D. Henry | |||||||||
| Matt Gemmell | M. Gemmell | | 37 | D | | | 11 | | A | 54 | | Graeme Carragher | G. Carragher | ||||||||
| Darren Dean | D. Dean | | 66 | D | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Bill Williamson | B. Williamson | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 13 | | G | 45 | | Achille Jörgensen | A. Jörgensen | |||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda | | 71 | A | | 14 | | M | 45 | | Kevin Gemmell | K. Gemmell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play Blackpool in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,122 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0Blackpool kick off and get the first half underway!
9.12
0-0Chris Proctor flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Klimek who takes it down. Pascal Klimek finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Tommy Granville manages to keep it out.
10.04
0-0Steve Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.54
Sergio Loureiro hits a low pass to Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.16
0-0Noel Heskey comes in with a late challenge on Nick McManaman. Noel Heskey is warned by the referee! Nick McManaman runs off the knock.
24.43
Ledley Nicholls threads the ball through to Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Simon Schrader. Excellent save.
26.01
0-0Simon Shilton makes a probing pass to Sergio Loureiro. Sergio Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry skips past Fabian N. Benussi! Duncan Henry shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.07
Ernesto Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Ernesto Gonzalez shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.10
Ernesto Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Klimek. Pascal Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.19
Simon Shilton makes a beautiful solo run. Simon Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.36
Steve Sheringham knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey makes a convincing header but Simon Schrader is on top of it.
44.52
Steve Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Noel Heskey collects the pass. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
47.17
Stanislas Capron threads a neat ball through to Ledley Nicholls. Seeing a gap ahead, Ledley Nicholls plays the ball forward to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Simon Schrader gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
48.47
0-0Blackpool are dictating the run of play here today.
53.32
With some swift thinking, Steve Sheringham plays the ball forward to Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.35
Stanislas Capron knocks the ball forward to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls threads the ball through to Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.07
0-1Sergio Loureiro makes an attacking run forward. Sergio Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.41
0-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Ralph Upson replacing Chris Proctor .
66.17
Ledley Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Gonzalez. Ledley Nicholls is warned by the referee! Ernesto Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.15
Ernesto Gonzalez sees space and advances. Ernesto Gonzalez makes a defence splitting pass to Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.22
Chris Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Ledley Nicholls darts forward. Ledley Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Henry. Duncan Henry knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
75.49
Stephen Flintlock hits a low pass to Ledley Nicholls. Ledley Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Heskey. Noel Heskey knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Carragher. Graeme Carragher flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
77.51
Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Darren Dean replacing Paul Hutchison and Denis Roda replacing Gary Campbell .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Bill Williamson replacing Stanislas Capron, Achille Jörgensen replacing Sergio Loureiro and Kevin Gemmell replacing Noel Heskey .
81.49
0-1Chris Boertien catches Matt Gemmell on the ankles. Chris Boertien is given a warning by the referee! Matt Gemmell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.46
Martin Murrin runs forward with the ball. Martin Murrin sees a break and surges forward. Martin Murrin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Williamson.
84.54
Steve Sheringham sees Duncan Henry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Henry shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Schrader (GK)
7
2. Nick McManaman (DEF)
6
3. Paul Hutchison (DEF)
6
4. Fabian N. Benussi (DEF)
6
5. Martin Murrin (DEF)
7
6. Chris Proctor (MID)
6
7. Achille Caruso (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Gonzalez (MID)
7
9. Gary Campbell (ATT)
6
10. Pascal Klimek (ATT)
6
11. Matt Gemmell (DEF)
6
12. Darren Dean (DEF)
6
13. Ralph Upson (MID)
6
14. Denis Roda (ATT)
6
1. Tommy Granville (GK)
6
2. Stanislas Capron (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Flintlock (DEF)
6
4. Chris Boertien (DEF)
6
5. Simon Shilton (DEF)
7
6. Ledley Nicholls (MID)
7
7. Steve Sheringham (MID)
8
8. Sergio Loureiro (MID)
8
9. Noel Heskey (ATT)
6
10. Duncan Henry (ATT)
9
11. Graeme Carragher (ATT)
9
12. Bill Williamson (DEF)
6
13. Achille Jörgensen (GK)
6
14. Kevin Gemmell (MID)
6