Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | manager | Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Garry Buskermolen | G. Buskermolen | |||||||||
| Ricardo Izquierdo | R. Izquierdo |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Tobias Sammer | T. Sammer | |||||||||
| Bruno Nunes | B. Nunes |  | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 85 |  | Garba Nwakire | G. Nwakire | |||||||||
| Jermaine Insley | J. Insley |  | 66 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 78 | | Jack Molenaar | J. Molenaar | ||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison |  | 68 | D | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Sven Ooijer | S. Ooijer | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 83 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Achille Caruso | A. Caruso |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 85 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Martin Brehme | M. Brehme | |||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda |  | 72 | A | | 10 | | | A | 86 | | Ricardo Bento | R. Bento | ||||||||
| Sebastian Spengler | S. Spengler | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 82 | | Elena Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Benussi | F. Benussi | | 52 | D | | 12 | | D | 38 | | David Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Ernesto Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez | | 32 | M | | 13 | | M | 78 | | Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 58 | A | | 14 | | A | 76 | | Daniel Corstanje | D. Corstanje | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 19,154 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Falkirk and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Falkirk and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
0.00
0-0Raith Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.03
0-0Chris Proctor catches Neil Souness on the ankles. The referee warns Chris Proctor to calm down! Neil Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.51
0-0Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.42
Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Martin Brehme who brings the ball under control. Martin Brehme shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.16
0-0Ralph Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler runs straight at the defence! Jack Molenaar hacks Sebastian Spengler from behind! Sebastian Spengler appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
15.56
0-1Garba Nwakire makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.11
Ralph Upson plays the ball forward to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.33
Sven Ooijer decides to run forward with the ball. Sven Ooijer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento passes the ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.34
0-2Neil Souness threads the ball through to Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento whips in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Paul Hutchison and the loose ball is cleared up field.
30.14
0-2With some swift thinking, Paul Hendry plays the ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
33.41
Achille Caruso flicks a high pass forward to Denis Roda who brings the ball under control. Denis Roda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.44
0-2Ralph Upson passes the ball forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda rushes past Tobias Sammer! Denis Roda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.40
Neil Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Schrader manages to gather it easily.
39.49
0-2Ralph Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Oakes but the linesman indicates offside!
42.40
Tobias Sammer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Martin Brehme controls it well on his chest. Martin Brehme threads the ball through to Ricardo Bento but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
47.50
0-2Ricardo Izquierdo hacks Ricardo Bento from behind! Ricardo Izquierdo is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Bento gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.40
Scott Bremner passes the ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ricardo Bento. Some silky footwork from Ricardo Bento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.57
Jermaine Insley makes a probing pass to Chris Proctor. Chris Proctor knocks the ball to his team mate, Denis Roda. Denis Roda makes a simple pass, allowing Sebastian Spengler to run into the box. Garba Nwakire hacks Sebastian Spengler from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
53.28
Achille Caruso threads the ball through to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.27
With imagination, Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Simon Schrader as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
56.38
0-2Scott Bremner takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Bruno Nunes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.26
Bruno Nunes hoofs the ball up the pitch. Sebastian Spengler cuts inside the box! Sebastian Spengler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.39
Tobias Sammer threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.48
Chris Proctor threads a neat ball through to Denis Roda. Denis Roda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.42
Ralph Upson threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sven Ooijer.
77.30
1-2Falkirk have made a substitution with Fabian N. Benussi replacing Ricardo Izquierdo .
78.40
Bruno Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Upson. Showing composure, Ralph Upson plays the ball forward to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.00
Neil Souness threads a neat ball through to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Schrader who gathers it comfortably.
81.00
Chris Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Spengler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Spengler threads a neat ball through to Denis Roda. Denis Roda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Achille Caruso makes a simple pass to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Schrader (GK)
6
2. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
5
3. Bruno Nunes (DEF)
7
4. Jermaine Insley (DEF)
6
5. Paul Hutchison (DEF)
6
6. Chris Proctor (MID)
6
7. Ralph Upson (MID)
7
8. Achille Caruso (MID)
7
9. Luke Oakes (ATT)
6
10. Denis Roda (ATT)
7
11. Sebastian Spengler (ATT)
8
12. Fabian N. Benussi (DEF)
6
13. Ernesto Gonzalez (MID)
0
14. Gary Campbell (ATT)
0
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
6
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Garba Nwakire (DEF)
6
4. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
6
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
7
7. Scott Bremner (MID)
7
8. Neil Souness (MID)
6
9. Martin Brehme (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
9
11. Elena Redondo (ATT)
9
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Paul Hopkin (MID)
0
14. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
0