Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Dundee. A crowd of 19,783 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Dundee appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Henderson.
0.00
0-0Dundee start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.43
0-0Billy Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, David Clapham. David Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Jacques Tizié.
3.29
0-0Giuseppe Klein makes a probing pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento flicks a high pass forward. Arjan Van Dijk collects the pass. Arjan Van Dijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Falkirk are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.40
1-0Giuseppe Klein runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giuseppe Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Richard Glass has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.25
Marco Jacques Tizié threads the ball through to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento whips in a cross ball towards David Minghelli. David Minghelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.57
2-0Jean Pierre Asuar catches Adrian Standing on the ankles. Jean Pierre Asuar is shown the yellow card! Adrian Standing stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.49
2-0Callum Mason catches Marco Jacques Tizié on the ankles. Callum Mason is given a warning by the referee! Marco Jacques Tizié hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.05
2-0Giuseppe Klein surges forward with the ball. Giuseppe Klein knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Richard Glass. What a great pair of hands!
30.34
Jean Pierre Asuar passes the ball forward to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
32.32
Pedro Bento passes the ball forward to Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.45
Marco Jacques Tizié surges forward with the ball. Marco Jacques Tizié lofts in a cross ball towards David Minghelli. David Minghelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
34.47
Pedro Bento flicks a high pass forward to Giuseppe Klein who brings the ball under control. Giuseppe Klein whips in a cross ball towards David Minghelli. David Minghelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Glass comfortably punches it away to safety.
38.24
Marco Jacques Tizié knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville kicks a strong pass forward to David Minghelli. David Minghelli shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Richard Glass manages to gather it easily.
40.06
2-0David Minghelli slams into Callum Mason with his studs up. The referee motions to David Minghelli to come over. It's a red card!! Callum Mason runs off the knock.
44.32
Nunzio Zampagna controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Mason. Callum Mason flicks a high pass forward to David Clapham who brings the ball under control. David Clapham rushes past Jean Pierre Asuar! David Clapham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Michael Neuffer manages to gather it easily.
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. Dundee have changed their lineup with Mauricio Vazquez replacing David Clapham. The Dundee players seem much more motivated whilst the Falkirk players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Falkirk kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Ortiz plays the ball forward to Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Michael Neuffer.
57.11
Mauricio Vazquez hacks Marco Jacques Tizié from behind! The referee brings Mauricio Vazquez to one side and gives him a warning! Marco Jacques Tizié hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.56
2-0Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Arturo Ortega replacing Giuseppe Klein, Duncan Ferguson replacing Pedro Bento and Marcus Simonsson replacing Arjan Van Dijk .
63.13
Jean Pierre Asuar makes a probing pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Hendry.
65.38
2-0Jakob Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Lawrence. Darren Lawrence makes a probing pass to Adrian Standing but he's offside!
67.19
Antonio Ortiz catches Arturo Ortega on the ankles. The referee brings Antonio Ortiz to one side and gives him a warning! Arturo Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.40
Without breaking stride, Chris Salinas plays the ball forward to Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Richard Glass is on top of it.
72.44
2-0Jakob Helmer threads a neat ball through to Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Standing. Arturo Ortega clumsily knocks into Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
77.03
Billy Hendry catches Arturo Ortega on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.16
Craig Morrison hits a low pass to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz sees space and advances. Antonio Ortiz shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.49
Mauricio Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Standing. Adrian Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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. Michael Neuffer (GK)
6
2. Chris Salinas (DEF)
6
3. Marco Jacques Tizié (DEF)
8
4. Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
5
5. Kevin Lawton (DEF)
6
6. Giuseppe Klein (MID)
8
7. Pedro Bento (MID)
7
8. Daniele Neville (ATT)
8
9. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
6
10. Victor Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11. David Minghelli (ATT)
4
12. Arturo Ortega (MID)
6
13. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
14. Marcus Simonsson (ATT)
6
1. Richard Glass (GK)
8
2. Craig Morrison (DEF)
6
3. Jakob Helmer (DEF)
6
4. John Hopkin (DEF)
6
5. Nunzio Zampagna (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Ortiz (MID)
6
7. Callum Mason (MID)
7
8. Billy Hendry (MID)
5
9. Darren Lawrence (ATT)
6
10. David Clapham (ATT)
6
11. Adrian Standing (ATT)
6
12. Craig Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Mauricio Vazquez (ATT)
6
14. Andy McStay (MID)
0