Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Heart of Midlothian | Heart of Midlothian | ||||||||||||||||
| David ross Campbell | David ross Campbell | manager | Manny King | Manny King | |||||||||||||||||
| Yurtcan Kayis | Y. Kayis |  | 82 | G |  | 1 | | G | 84 |  | Peter Allsopp | P. Allsopp | |||||||||
| Sergio Nava | S. Nava |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Arno Rummenigge | A. Rummenigge | |||||||||
| David McGrory | D. McGrory |  | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 76 | | Neil Glass | N. Glass | |||||||||
| Marcus Weaver | M. Weaver |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Kubilay Özalan | K. Özalan | |||||||||
| Roy Van Mol | R. Van Mol |  | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 75 |  | Yoshiaki Kaita | Y. Kaita | |||||||||
| Gavin Matteo | G. Matteo | | 65 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Garry Thomson | G. Thomson | |||||||||
| David Inglis | D. Inglis | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 78 | | Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Hakan Kayis | H. Kayis | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 81 |  | Mark Gyan | M. Gyan | |||||||||
| Rabiu West | R. West |  | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 |  | Jay Mapp | J. Mapp | |||||||||
| Martial Pierre | M. Pierre |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 79 | | John Hansen | J. Hansen | |||||||||
| Federico Rigoni | F. Rigoni |  | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 78 |  | Adrian Nanu | A. Nanu | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Heart of Midlothian. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Falkirk are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Falkirk kick off and get the first half underway!
8.36
0-0Garry Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.03
0-0Gavin Matteo sees space and advances. Gavin Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Peter Allsopp!
12.48
Sergio Nava makes a simple pass to Gavin Matteo. Gavin Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Peter Allsopp!
14.46
0-1Kubilay Özalan makes a simple pass to Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan takes it forward alone. Mark Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.25
Gavin Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.27
Yoshiaki Kaita makes a probing pass to Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan makes a probing pass to John Hansen. John Hansen shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Kayis manages to gather it comfortably.
22.39
Kubilay Özalan makes a simple pass to Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu whips in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Hansen scores for Heart of Midlothian!!
26.56
Yoshiaki Kaita passes the ball forward to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison makes a probing pass to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu chips the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
27.31
Arno Rummenigge chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan makes a simple pass to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu whips in a cross ball towards John Hansen. John Hansen heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
28.18
0-230.49
Stephen Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, John Hansen. John Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Yurtcan Kayis is on top of it.
32.23
Yoshiaki Kaita knocks the ball forward to Mark Gyan. Mark Gyan passes the ball forward to Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Nava.
33.01
Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball forward to John Hansen. John Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.56
David Inglis makes a simple pass to Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre shoots from distance but Peter Allsopp is on top of it.
42.17
Garry Thomson knocks the ball forward to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.07
Marcus Weaver threads the ball through to David Inglis. David Inglis passes the ball forward to Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yoshiaki Kaita.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian get the second half underway!
54.14
Marcus Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakan Kayis. Hakan Kayis sees space and advances. Hakan Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.09
Stephen Hutchison surges forward with the ball. Stephen Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Yurtcan Kayis!
59.05
David McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, David Inglis. David Inglis makes a probing pass to Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Peter Allsopp easily smothers it!
63.55
Stephen Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Kayis.
66.18
Garry Thomson sees space and advances. Garry Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
71.43
Neil Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson makes a simple pass to Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Yurtcan Kayis is on top of it.
75.24
David McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, David Inglis. David Inglis makes a probing pass to Federico Rigoni. Federico Rigoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.34
Gavin Matteo makes a probing pass to Martial Pierre. Martial Pierre shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Peter Allsopp has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.00
Neil Glass brings the ball forward. Neil Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Nanu. Adrian Nanu whips in a cross ball towards Jay Mapp. Jay Mapp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Yurtcan Kayis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.22
2-4Martial Pierre comes in with a late challenge on Neil Glass. The referee calls over Martial Pierre and warns him to calm down! Neil Glass grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.50
David Inglis advances with the ball. David Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rabiu West 54 Martial Pierre 77 | John Hansen 14, 22 Jay Mapp 33, 84 |