Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Christopher George | Christopher George | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simon Schrader | S. Schrader |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Stuart Telfer | S. Telfer | |||||||||
| Ricardo Izquierdo | R. Izquierdo |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Alec Glass | A. Glass | |||||||||
| Bruno Nunes | B. Nunes |  | 66 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 68 | | John Mcallister | J. Mcallister | ||||||||
| Jermaine Insley | J. Insley |  | 66 | D | | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | ||||||||
| Craig Booth | C. Booth | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | John Gallacher | J. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Chris Proctor | C. Proctor | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Neil Souness | N. Souness | |||||||||
| Ralph Upson | R. Upson | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Thomas Oswald | T. Oswald | |||||||||
| Achille Caruso | A. Caruso |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | |||||||||
| Luke Oakes | L. Oakes | | 64 | A | | 9 | | M | 61 | | Duncan Law | D. Law | |||||||||
| Denis Roda | D. Roda |  | 72 | A | | 10 | | M | 59 | | Dominic Elliott | D. Elliott | |||||||||
| Sebastian Spengler | S. Spengler | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Alec Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Paul Hutchison | P. Hutchison | | 68 | D | | 12 | | A | 74 | | Jose Javier Bravo | J. Bravo | |||||||||
| Ernesto Gonzalez | E. Gonzalez | | 33 | M | | 13 | | G | 74 | | Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell | | 58 | A | | 14 | | A | 72 | | Matt Glass | M. Glass | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 16,530 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Forfar Athletic kick off the first half!
2.15
0-0With vision, Bruno Nunes plays the ball forward to Achille Caruso. Achille Caruso makes a simple pass to Sebastian Spengler. Sebastian Spengler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Gallacher.
4.25
0-0Alec Caldwell hacks Jermaine Insley from behind! The referee brings Alec Caldwell to one side and gives him a warning! Jermaine Insley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.27
0-0Bruno Nunes sweeps the ball long. Denis Roda knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sebastian Spengler is offside!
9.41
Alec Caldwell barges into Jermaine Insley. Alec Caldwell is given another warning by the referee! Jermaine Insley runs off the knock.
10.46
0-0Achille Caruso comes in with a late challenge on Neil Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.43
Neil Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.15
0-0Chris Proctor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Denis Roda. With a superhuman jump, Denis Roda connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.01
1-0Jermaine Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Achille Caruso. Achille Caruso darts forward. Achille Caruso makes a probing pass between the defence to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.42
Achille Caruso sees Luke Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Oakes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Gallacher.
33.40
Achille Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Denis Roda collects the pass. Denis Roda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Glass.
34.20
Craig Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Achille Caruso. Achille Caruso sees space and advances. Achille Caruso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Duncan Law hacks Chris Proctor from behind! Duncan Law is shown the yellow card! Chris Proctor stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Forfar Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Forfar Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Falkirk start the second half!
47.11
Thomas Oswald sees Alec Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.38
Craig Booth makes a probing pass to Chris Proctor. Chris Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Spengler controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Spengler knocks the ball forward to Luke Oakes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.50
1-0Chris Proctor decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Proctor edges inside the box! Chris Proctor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Stuart Telfer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.39
1-0Falkirk have made a substitution with Paul Hutchison replacing Ricardo Izquierdo .
61.45
Duncan Law advances with the ball. Duncan Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Insley.
65.11
Bruno Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Upson. Ralph Upson brings the ball forward. Ralph Upson plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Spengler and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ralph Upson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Telfer manages to gather it.
66.35
John Mcallister threads the ball through to Duncan Law. With a delightful solo run, Duncan Law stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Law tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Simon Schrader manages to gather it.
71.37
Ralph Upson knocks the ball forward to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes kicks a strong pass forward to Denis Roda but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.40
Chris Proctor sees a break and surges forward. Chris Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Denis Roda. Denis Roda connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Elliott plays the ball forward to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Simon Schrader!
79.26
Bruno Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Chris Proctor who brings the ball under control. Chris Proctor threads a neat ball through to Luke Oakes. Luke Oakes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Glass.
84.27
With imagination, Ralph Upson plays the ball forward to Denis Roda. Denis Roda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.17
Bruno Nunes arcs the ball upfield. Denis Roda puts a great ball through. Luke Oakes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.46
John Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Denis Roda. The referee calls over John Gallacher and warns him to calm down! Denis Roda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Achille Caruso hacks Neil Souness from behind! The referee warns Achille Caruso to calm down! Neil Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Luke Oakes 22 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simon Schrader (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Nunes (DEF)
7
4. Jermaine Insley (DEF)
6
5. Craig Booth (DEF)
6
6. Chris Proctor (MID)
9
7. Ralph Upson (MID)
8
8. Achille Caruso (MID)
8
9. Luke Oakes (ATT)
8
10. Denis Roda (ATT)
6
11. Sebastian Spengler (ATT)
6
12. Paul Hutchison (DEF)
6
13. Ernesto Gonzalez (MID)
0
14. Gary Campbell (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Telfer (GK)
7
2. Alec Glass (DEF)
6
3. John Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Garry Hendry (DEF)
6
5. John Gallacher (DEF)
5
6. Neil Souness (MID)
6
7. Thomas Oswald (MID)
6
8. Kevin Telfer (MID)
6
9. Duncan Law (MID)
6
10. Dominic Elliott (MID)
6
11. Alec Caldwell (ATT)
6
12. Jose Javier Bravo (ATT)
0
13. Paul Hendry (GK)
0
14. Matt Glass (ATT)
0