Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ochilview Park where East Stirling play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 4,174 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
East Stirling are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling get the match underway!
2.46
Neil Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Brady. Duncan Brady knocks the ball forward to Kai Kauder. Kai Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
6.30
Alec Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kai Kauder. Kai Kauder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.39
Richard Liddell clumsily knocks into Dominic Glass. The referee calls over Richard Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
Richard McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Brady. Duncan Brady surges forward with the ball. Duncan Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Gary James!
12.41
Andy Collins passes the ball forward to Lukas Arredondo. Lukas Arredondo makes a simple pass to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Callum Collins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.17
Duncan Brady knocks the ball forward to Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.47
Neil Rae makes a simple pass to Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Ferguson.
24.34
Neil Hendry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.38
Falkirk are easily keeping East Stirling at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.49
Matt McNeill knocks the ball forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness shoots from distance but somehow Callum Collins manages to keep it out.
39.41
Duncan Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.55
Neil Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason passes the ball forward to Kai Kauder. Kai Kauder tries a spectacular strike. Gary James is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Duncan Brady barges into Andy Collins. Duncan Brady is warned by the referee! Andy Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.08
Matt McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lukas Arredondo. Lukas Arredondo knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Souness. Andy Souness flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.11
Gavin Ferguson kicks a strong pass forward to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill makes a probing pass to Lukas Arredondo. Lukas Arredondo goes all the way! Lukas Arredondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
60.34
Neil Ritchie makes a probing pass to Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Souness. Andy Souness shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
63.38
Dominic Glass makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Kauder. Kai Kauder threads the ball through to Sveinn Bjarnason but he's offside!
71.17
Alec Hutchison passes the ball forward to Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gary James.
73.54
Alec Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sveinn Bjarnason!
78.32
Alec Hutchison threads the ball through to Kai Kauder. Kai Kauder finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gary James.
79.19
Alec Hutchison makes a simple pass to Kai Kauder. Kai Kauder shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.52
Gavin Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Andy Collins. Gavin Bremner is shown the yellow card! Andy Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.58
Duncan Brady makes a simple pass to Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.14
Duncan Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Sveinn Bjarnason. Sveinn Bjarnason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Sveinn Bjarnason of East Stirling

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.5633802816901 vs 39.4366197183099
Play Area
Home team third: 25.35%, Midfield: 45.07%, Away team third: 29.58%