Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Richard Taylor | Richard Taylor | manager | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | |||||||||||||||||
| Michael Neuffer | M. Neuffer |  | 77 | G |  |  | 1 | | | G | 83 |  | Jurek Dudek | J. Dudek | |||||||
| Gill Paradiso | G. Paradiso |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 |  | Egutu Okocha | E. Okocha | |||||||||
| Arco Zwaanswijk | A. Zwaanswijk |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 |  | Zisi Karnezis | Z. Karnezis | |||||||||
| Jean Pierre Asuar | J. Asuar |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 81 |  | Don Naysmith | D. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Kevin Lawton | K. Lawton |  | 80 | D | | 5 | | M | 96 |  | Luciano Orellana | L. Orellana | |||||||||
| Patricio Peiro | P. Peiro |  | 86 | M | | 6 | | M | 87 |  | Trond Egil Håland | T. Håland | |||||||||
| Arturo Ortega | A. Ortega | | 77 | M | | 7 | | M | 90 | | Mervin Le Saux | M. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson | | 85 | M | | 8 | | M | 97 |  | Yuri Cherchesov | Y. Cherchesov | |||||||||
| Scott Gardner | S. Gardner | | 75 | M | | 9 | | A | 89 |  | Mads Olesen | M. Olesen | |||||||||
| Arjan Van Dijk | A. Van Dijk | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 84 | | Rabiu West | R. West | |||||||||
| Steed Ray | S. Ray | | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 |  | Ensio Gadd | E. Gadd | |||||||||
| Marcus Simonsson | M. Simonsson |  | 76 | A | | 12 | | A | 81 |  | Kader Murati | K. Murati | |||||||||
| Pierre Mboma | P. Mboma |  | 71 | M | | 13 | | A | 87 |  | Edgar Edwards | E. Edwards | |||||||||
| Marco Jacques Tizié | M. Jacques Tizié |  | 78 | D | | 14 | | M | 87 | | Takis Taoulas | T. Taoulas | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Rangers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.
0.00
0-0Rangers start the match!
9.51
0-0Jean Pierre Asuar surges forward with the ball. Jean Pierre Asuar lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.02
0-0Scott Gardner flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Peiro who takes it down. Patricio Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jurek Dudek didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.24
Patricio Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Peiro. Patricio Peiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jurek Dudek gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.49
1-0Arjan Van Dijk kicks a strong pass forward to Steed Ray. Steed Ray skips past Don Naysmith! Steed Ray shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.08
Jean Pierre Asuar hits a low pass to Duncan Ferguson. Duncan Ferguson takes it forward alone. Duncan Ferguson lofts in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.19
2-0Zisi Karnezis flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Rabiu West who takes it down. Rabiu West knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arco Zwaanswijk.
22.24
Mervin Le Saux flicks the ball to his team mate, Rabiu West. Rabiu West advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Rabiu West provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.42
Zisi Karnezis chips the ball to his team mate, Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Neuffer who gathers it comfortably.
30.03
Jean Pierre Asuar makes a strong solo run forward. Jean Pierre Asuar passes the ball forward to Steed Ray. Steed Ray lofts in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
32.34
2-1Trond Egil Håland knocks the ball forward to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Gill Paradiso is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
39.44
2-1With vision, Scott Gardner laces a weighted ball forward to Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega makes a probing pass to Arjan Van Dijk 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. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
47.52
2-1Mads Olesen hacks Jean Pierre Asuar from behind! The referee brings Mads Olesen to one side and gives him a warning! Jean Pierre Asuar stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.34
Arturo Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Dudek who gathers it comfortably.
57.05
Egutu Okocha plays the ball forward to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana flicks the ball to his team mate, Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.06
2-1Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Marcus Simonsson replacing Steed Ray, Pierre Mboma replacing Duncan Ferguson and Marco Jacques Tizié replacing Arco Zwaanswijk .
63.18
Trond Egil Håland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Trond Egil Håland. Trond Egil Håland jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
65.53
Trond Egil Håland threads a neat ball through to Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Lawton plays the ball forward to Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Simonsson collects the pass. Marcus Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Arjan Van Dijk scores for Falkirk!!
75.21
3-1Trond Egil Håland clumsily knocks into Pierre Mboma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pierre Mboma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.23
Mervin Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gill Paradiso.
79.42
3-1Mervin Le Saux flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Orellana collects the pass. Luciano Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Ensio Gadd. Jean Pierre Asuar barges into Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.52
Arturo Ortega comes in with a late challenge on Zisi Karnezis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Zisi Karnezis runs off the knock.
84.44
Arjan Van Dijk barges into Mervin Le Saux. Arjan Van Dijk is shown the yellow card! Mervin Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.54
Trond Egil Håland flicks the ball to his team mate, Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Lawton.
89.19
Egutu Okocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rabiu West. Rabiu West lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Cherchesov. With a superhuman jump, Yuri Cherchesov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Michael Neuffer punches it away to safety.
90.00
Egutu Okocha knocks the ball forward to Trond Egil Håland. Trond Egil Håland sees Rabiu West just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rabiu West shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
| Steed Ray 15 Arjan Van Dijk 18, 66 | Rabiu West 22, 90 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Neuffer (GK)
6
2. Gill Paradiso (DEF)
6
3. Arco Zwaanswijk (DEF)
6
4. Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
8
5. Kevin Lawton (DEF)
6
6. Patricio Peiro (MID)
6
7. Arturo Ortega (MID)
6
8. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
7
9. Scott Gardner (MID)
6
10. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
9
11. Steed Ray (ATT)
8
12. Marcus Simonsson (ATT)
6
13. Pierre Mboma (MID)
6
14. Marco Jacques Tizié (DEF)
6
1. Jurek Dudek (GK)
6
2. Egutu Okocha (DEF)
6
3. Zisi Karnezis (DEF)
6
4. Don Naysmith (DEF)
6
5. Luciano Orellana (MID)
6
6. Trond Egil Håland (MID)
6
7. Mervin Le Saux (MID)
7
8. Yuri Cherchesov (MID)
6
9. Mads Olesen (ATT)
5
10. Rabiu West (ATT)
9
11. Ensio Gadd (ATT)
6
12. Kader Murati (ATT)
0
13. Edgar Edwards (ATT)
0
14. Takis Taoulas (MID)
0