Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 | | Paul Seifert | P. Seifert | |||||||||
| Nick McManaman | N. McManaman |  | 36 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Nuno Jimenez | N. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | George Walsh | G. Walsh | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi |  | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Martin Murrin | M. Murrin | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Brendan Terry | B. Terry | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 |  | Rui Mendes | R. Mendes | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | | 76 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 75 | | Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | ||||||||
| Ernesto Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez |  | 32 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 |  | Kew Van Der Pennen | K. Van Der Pennen | |||||||||
| Alberto Robinson | A. Robinson | | 60 | A | | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | ||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda |  | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Alexander Devineau | A. Devineau | |||||||||
| Pascal Klimek | P. Klimek | | 32 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Wes Evans | W. Evans | |||||||||
| Matt Gemmell | M. Gemmell | | 37 | D | | 12 | | M | 75 | | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Gavin Rae | G. Rae | | 73 | M | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 57 | A | | 14 | | D | 60 | | Rio Minto | R. Minto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play Celtic in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Falkirk get the match underway!
4.36
0-0Pascal Klimek barges into George Walsh. Pascal Klimek is warned by the referee! George Walsh runs off the knock.
10.13
0-1Stephen Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Hutchison knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans heads the ball goalwards. Wes Evans scores for Celtic!!
18.41
0-1Rui Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rui Mendes cuts inside the box! Rui Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Simon Schrader is on top of his game. Good save!
20.01
0-1Rui Mendes makes a simple pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Murrin.
24.57
0-1Ernesto Gonzalez threads the ball through to Denis Roda. Denis Roda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Klimek but he's offside!
27.20
Chris Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Klimek. Pascal Klimek knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Matteo.
28.11
0-1Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
30.14
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Devineau who brings the ball under control. Alexander Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.51
Nuno Jimenez barges into Pascal Klimek. The referee calls over Nuno Jimenez and warns him to calm down! Pascal Klimek runs off the knock.
34.15
Ralph Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Robinson. Alberto Robinson plays a one-two with Pascal Klimek and advances towards the goal... Alberto Robinson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
35.15
0-1Corner kick to Falkirk. Chris Proctor plays it short to Ernesto Gonzalez. Ernesto Gonzalez deftly flicks the ball on. Nuno Jimenez chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
38.10
0-1Chris Proctor makes a probing pass to Denis Roda. Denis Roda plays a one-two with Alberto Robinson and advances towards the goal... Paul Matteo catches Denis Roda on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
39.31
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry controls it well on his chest. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.12
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Wes Evans who brings the ball under control. Wes Evans plays a scrappy one-two with Alexander Devineau and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wes Evans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
48.32
Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry rushes past Martin Murrin! Alec Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
49.36
Rui Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.23
Rui Mendes threads a neat ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.14
Rui Mendes threads a neat ball through to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Simon Schrader!
59.01
Chris Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Denis Roda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Denis Roda edges inside the box! Denis Roda shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Paul Seifert!
60.26
0-3Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Matt Gemmell replacing Fabian N. Benussi and Gavin Rae replacing Alberto Robinson and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Celtic have made a substitution with Gary Young replacing Stephen Hutchison .
65.28
Rui Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.14
Gary Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.33
0-4Paul Matteo takes a short throw-in bringing Brendan Terry into play. Brendan Terry makes a simple pass to Gary Young. Gary Young makes a simple pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Nick McManaman.
72.48
0-4Rui Mendes takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Gavin Rae gets to the ball and clears it up field.
75.04
Rui Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rui Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celtic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.32
Without breaking stride, Chris Proctor plays the ball forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda plays a perfect one-two with Pascal Klimek and rushes in on goal... Paul Matteo catches Denis Roda on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
81.35
Ernesto Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Pascal Klimek. Pascal Klimek whips in a cross ball towards Denis Roda. Denis Roda makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.54
Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
85.14
Gary Young catches Ernesto Gonzalez on the ankles. Gary Young is warned by the referee! Ernesto Gonzalez runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Schrader (GK)
6
2. Nick McManaman (DEF)
6
3. Paul Hutchison (DEF)
6
4. Fabian N. Benussi (DEF)
6
5. Martin Murrin (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Upson (MID)
6
7. Chris Proctor (MID)
6
8. Ernesto Gonzalez (MID)
6
9. Alberto Robinson (ATT)
6
10. Denis Roda (ATT)
6
11. Pascal Klimek (ATT)
6
12. Matt Gemmell (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
14. Gary Campbell (ATT)
0
1. Paul Seifert (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. George Walsh (DEF)
6
4. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
5. Brendan Terry (DEF)
6
6. Rui Mendes (MID)
8
7. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
7
8. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
9. Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
10. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
11. Wes Evans (ATT)
9
12. Scott Brady (MID)
0
13. Gary Young (MID)
6
14. Rio Minto (DEF)
0