Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 9,875 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mckinlay.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dundee United kick off!
3.20
Don Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Molina. Sebastian Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.31
Matt Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Matt Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
14.29
Scott McStay threads a neat ball through to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr makes a great pass forward. Kevin Hopkin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.54
Alex Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jšrg Van Maris. Jšrg Van Maris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Molina. Sebastian Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.41
Jšrg Van Maris receives the ball from a throw-in from Alec Rae. Jšrg Van Maris flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Molina. Sebastian Molina flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastian Molina!
32.05
Nestor Haddadou hits a low pass to Kevin Hopkin. Kevin Hopkin makes a probing pass to Gavin Marr but he's offside!
36.54
Kevin Hopkin threads the ball through to Colin White. Colin White plays a one-two with Gavin Marr and rushes in on goal... Colin White shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.04
Matt Davidson makes a probing pass to Jšrg Van Maris. Jšrg Van Maris chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Davidson. Matt Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. 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. Dundee United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Dundee United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Falkirk kick off!
51.23
Scott McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr cuts inside the box! Gavin Marr shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.15
Scott McStay flicks a high pass forward. Colin White controls it well on his chest. Colin White knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mcinnes. Alex Mcinnes makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.30
Dundee United have made a substitution with Ledley Lawrence replacing Alex Mcinnes .
61.37
Don Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jšrg Van Maris. Jšrg Van Maris makes a probing pass to Sebastian Molina. Sebastian Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Wiltord. Steven Wiltord knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.46
With some swift thinking, Alec Rae plays the ball forward to Sebastian Molina. Sebastian Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Souness who gathers it comfortably.
69.31
Alec Elliott passes the ball forward to Colin White. Colin White shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
75.18
Adrian Monk flicks a high ball forward to Nestor Haddadou who takes it down. Nestor Haddadou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
77.42
Scott McStay plays the ball forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin White. Colin White cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Colin White provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.55
Ezio Pagliarini hits a low pass to Don Cleland. Don Cleland runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Don Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Jšrg Van Maris. Jšrg Van Maris beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 55.7142857142857 vs 44.2857142857143
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 48.57%, Away team third: 21.43%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jšrg Van Maris of Falkirk

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Colin Burley (GK)
6
6
3. Neil Liddell (DEF)
6
4. Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Alec Collins (DEF)
6
6. Don Cleland (MID)
7
8
8. Alec Rae (MID)
6
9. Matt Davidson (MID)
7
10. Steven Wiltord (ATT)
8
8

12. Alberto Santos (ATT)
0
13. Helder Lopes (ATT)
0
14. Paul Strachan (ATT)
0

1. Don Souness (GK)
6
2. Andy Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Adrian Monk (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Scott McStay (MID)
7
7. Alex Mcinnes (MID)
6
8. Alec Elliott (MID)
6
9. Kevin Hopkin (ATT)
6
10. Colin White (ATT)
8
11. Gavin Marr (ATT)
8

0
13. Ledley Lawrence (ATT)
6