Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play Albion Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sullivan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sullivan.
0.00
0-0Albion Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.00
0-0Luca Zenoni makes a probing pass to Bram Jongen. Bram Jongen threads the ball through into the box. Jean Pierre Asuar comes in with a late challenge on Scott Young. Penalty for Albion Rovers!!
3.00
0-0The referee points to the spot..
4.58
0-1Scott Young slowly runs up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
6.12
Bram Jongen flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Booth. Stephen Booth whips in a cross ball towards Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.25
0-2Don Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Gill Paradiso. Don Gallacher is shown the yellow card! Gill Paradiso stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.32
0-2Scott Gardner makes a probing pass to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.18
Gerhard Dittrich threads a neat ball through to Bram Jongen. Bram Jongen lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.35
Brian Copping clumsily knocks into Marino Tobiassen. Brian Copping is shown the yellow card! Marino Tobiassen stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.58
Luca Zenoni flicks a high pass forward. Don Ferguson controls it well on his chest. Don Ferguson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.41
0-3Arjan Van Dijk flicks a high ball forward to Brian Copping who gracefully takes it down. Brian Copping controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
42.37
Arjan Van Dijk sees Brian Copping in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Copping shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Danny Grantt.
44.12
Bram Jongen comes in with a late challenge on Scott Gardner. The referee calls over Bram Jongen and shows him a yellow card! Scott Gardner runs off the knock.
45.00
Scott Gardner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Ortega and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Marcus Simonsson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
48.32
Valentino Palladini comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Booth. The referee calls over Valentino Palladini and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.02
Showing fabulous composure, Scott Gardner plays the ball forward to Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
55.07
Scott Gardner darts forward. Scott Gardner cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Scott Gardner provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Scott Gardner scores for Falkirk!!
60.29
2-3Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Duncan Ferguson replacing Scott Gardner and Steed Ray replacing Arjan Van Dijk .
63.47
2-3Valentino Palladini receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Ferguson. Valentino Palladini kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.51
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high ball forward to Brian Copping who takes it down. Brian Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray makes a looping header on goal but Danny Grantt reads it well. Good keeping!
66.04
2-3Nicu Arcos comes in with a late challenge on Richard Mckinlay. Nicu Arcos is warned by the referee! Richard Mckinlay runs off the knock.
67.54
2-3Neil Croft comes in with a very late challenge on Bram Jongen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Bram Jongen runs off the knock.
73.49
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Brian Copping holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
75.05
Steed Ray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega sees Brian Copping just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Brian Copping side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.05
Falkirk have made a substitution with Marco Jacques Tizié replacing Gill Paradiso .
79.22
Valentino Palladini hits a low pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Ferguson advances inside the box! Duncan Ferguson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.55
Callum Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Marino Tobiassen. Marino Tobiassen passes the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
85.23
Bram Jongen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bram Jongen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gennaro Ivan Savoldi who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Stephen Booth flicks a high ball forward to Don Ferguson who takes it down. Don Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Ferguson.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 3-3 and so goes to penalties!
Brian Copping calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Scott Young takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Gennaro Ivan Savoldi had no chance!!
Steed Ray steps up but he scuffs the ball and it trickles wide!
Danny Grantt calmly steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Marcus Simonsson takes a slow run up but it's wide!
Don Gallacher steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Marco Jacques Tizié takes a cautious run up. The ball flies inside the right post - goal!!
Don Ferguson takes a short run up. The keeper dives to the right but Don Ferguson cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marcus Simonsson 45 Scott Gardner 55 Brian Copping 75 | Scott Young 5 (p), 28 Don Gallacher 6 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gennaro Ivan Savoldi (GK)
6
2. Gill Paradiso (DEF)
6
3. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
6
4. Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
6
5. Nicu Arcos (DEF)
5
6. Valentino Palladini (MID)
5
7. Scott Gardner (MID)
8
8. Arturo Ortega (MID)
7
9. Marcus Simonsson (ATT)
7
10. Brian Copping (ATT)
7
11. Steed Ray (ATT)
6
12. Marco Jacques Tizié (DEF)
6
13. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
6
14. Neil Croft (DEF)
3
1. Danny Grantt (GK)
6
2. Marino Tobiassen (DEF)
6
3. Callum Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Luca Zenoni (DEF)
6
5. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
6. Gerhard Dittrich (MID)
6
7. Bram Jongen (MID)
6
8. Stephen Booth (MID)
6
9. Scott Young (ATT)
7
10. Don Gallacher (ATT)
6
11. Don Ferguson (ATT)
6
12. Ivone Correa (GK)
0
13. Matt Brady (GK)
0
14. John Mason (GK)
0