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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play Atlético Osasuna in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Falkirk and Atlético Osasuna are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Gemmell.


0.00
Falkirk start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
Hugo Cano threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Mendes. Guilherme Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Alex Caldwell is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
4.38
It's a corner kick which Guillermo Aguilar takes quickly, playing the ball short to Felice Grossi. Felice Grossi tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético Osasuna!
16.50
Arturo Garrido makes a simple pass to Guilherme Mendes. Guilherme Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.48
Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Molina collects the pass. Sebastian Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.43
Jose Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Davis. Max Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Burley who gathers it comfortably.
27.12
Guilherme Mendes hits a low pass to Max Davis. Max Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Burley who gathers it comfortably.
28.35
Jose Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Davis. Max Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
30.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.18
Max Davis threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Rego. Rodrigo Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Caldwell.
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. Atlético Osasuna also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético Osasuna kick off and get the second half underway!
48.35
Hugo Cano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Cano shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Colin Burley.
49.48
It's a corner kick. Guillermo Aguilar loops the ball over to the far post. Felice Grossi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.03
Ezio Pagliarini hits a low pass to Alec Rae. Alec Rae flicks a high pass forward. Steven Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Steven Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Rae. Alec Rae gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Steve Ball is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
66.10
Hugo Gil makes a probing pass to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar sees Rodrigo Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Caldwell.
67.14
Max Davis clumsily knocks into Sebastian Molina. The referee calls over Max Davis and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Molina stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.44
Guilherme Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Max Davis who takes it down. Max Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Burley who gathers it comfortably.
71.34
Ezio Pagliarini clumsily knocks into Max Davis. The referee calls over Ezio Pagliarini and warns him to calm down! Max Davis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.34
Free kick to Atlético Osasuna just outside the area...
72.43
Max Davis takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
73.53
Don Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Liddell. Neil Liddell takes it forward alone. Neil Liddell shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
75.08
Ezio Pagliarini clumsily knocks into Max Davis. Ezio Pagliarini is warned by the referee again! Max Davis is taking some rough treatment out there!
79.54
Jšrg Van Maris advances with the ball. Jšrg Van Maris hits a low pass to Sebastian Molina. Sebastian Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.13
Alec Rae surges forward with the ball. Alec Rae plays a quick one-two with Sebastian Molina and rushes in on goal... Alec Rae comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
83.07
Sebastian Molina brings the ball forward. Sebastian Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felice Grossi.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50 vs 50
Play Area
Home team third: 34.29%, Midfield: 48.57%, Away team third: 17.14%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felice Grossi of Atlético Osasuna

Match Ratings

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

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

2. Felice Grossi (DEF)
9
6
4. Hugo Gil (DEF)
6
5. Steve Ball (DEF)
6
6
8. Hugo Cano (MID)
8
10. Max Davis (ATT)
5
11. Rodrigo Rego (ATT)
6

13. Nicolas Prieto (MID)
0
14. Ricardo Herrero (DEF)
0