Match Report
| Falkirk | Falkirk |  |  | Airdrieonians | Airdrieonians | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Stephen Sullivan | S. Sullivan | ||||||||
| Scott Gough | S. Gough | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Gavin Mason | G. Mason | | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Paul Meiklejohn | P. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Neil Hutchison | N. Hutchison | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Colin Souness | C. Souness | |||||||||
| Don McNeill | D. McNeill | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 47 | | Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| John Cleland | J. Cleland | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Colin Mcinnes | C. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Neil Ferguson | N. Ferguson | | 55 | M | | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Gavin Mcinnes | G. Mcinnes | ||||||||
| Nigel Henry | N. Henry |  | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Callum Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | | 50 | M | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Gavin Naysmith | G. Naysmith | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Andy Bremner | A. Bremner | |||||||||
| Dominic Davidson | D. Davidson | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Stephen Morrison | S. Morrison | |||||||||
| Colin Caldwell | C. Caldwell | | 52 | A | | 12 | | G | 53 | | Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | |||||||||
| Alex Rae | A. Rae | | 49 | M | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Colin Gough | C. Gough | |||||||||
| Camille Fenillat | C. Fenillat |  | 49 | M | | 14 | | D | 46 | | Duncan Davidson | D. Davidson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 4,593 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Dickov.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Falkirk and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Dickov.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Falkirk kicking off!
2.32
0-0Neil Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Henry collects the pass. With imagination, Nigel Henry plays the ball forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith plays a one-two with Dominic Davidson and advances towards the goal... Gavin Naysmith takes a shot at goal but Stephen Sullivan reads it well. Great save!
8.10
0-0Neil Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. John Cleland collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, John Cleland laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Souness.
12.21
Nigel Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Naysmith. Gavin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.24
0-0Neil Hutchison catches Stephen Morrison on the ankles. The referee brings Neil Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Morrison runs off the knock.
15.11
Scott Gough sees John Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Cleland makes a probing pass to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from outside the area but Stephen Sullivan reads it well. Superb keeping!
16.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Mcinnes plays the ball forward to Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Mason.
20.51
0-0Andy Bremner hacks Gavin Mason from behind! Andy Bremner is shown the yellow card! Gavin Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.03
0-1Gavin Mcinnes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Andy Bremner. Andy Bremner powers a header at goal. Garry McCoist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.22
0-1Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Gavin Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.30
Colin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Neil Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Bremner. Andy Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Falkirk appear unchanged since the first half. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
51.49
Scott Gough hits a low pass to John Cleland. John Cleland makes an attacking run forward. John Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
55.43
Callum Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Morrison collects the pass. Stephen Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.11
0-1Falkirk have made a substitution with Alex Rae replacing Gavin Naysmith .
61.17
Nigel Henry makes a simple pass to Dominic Davidson. Dominic Davidson shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.46
Garry McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Bremner. Andy Bremner shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.17
Neil Hutchison breaks forward. Neil Hutchison advances with the ball. Neil Hutchison edges inside the box! Neil Hutchison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Falkirk!
71.07
Paul Meiklejohn breaks forward. Paul Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Stephen Morrison. Stephen Morrison shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
77.14
Falkirk have made a substitution with Colin Caldwell replacing Gavin Mason .
78.22
Alex Rae hacks Colin Souness from behind! Alex Rae is shown the yellow card! Colin Souness runs off the knock.
83.35
1-1Nigel Henry makes a simple pass to Alex Rae. Alex Rae puts a great ball through. Dominic Davidson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.50
Colin Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Andy Bremner. Andy Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Garry McCoist (GK)
6
2. Scott Gough (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hutchison (DEF)
9
5. Don McNeill (DEF)
6
6. John Cleland (MID)
7
7. Neil Ferguson (MID)
6
8. Nigel Henry (MID)
7
9. Craig Mcallister (MID)
6
10. Gavin Naysmith (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Colin Caldwell (ATT)
6
13. Alex Rae (MID)
5
14. Camille Fenillat (MID)
0
1. Stephen Sullivan (GK)
7
2. Garry McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Paul Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4. Colin Souness (DEF)
6
5. Stephen Hansen (DEF)
6
6. Colin Mcinnes (MID)
6
7. Gavin Mcinnes (MID)
8
8. Callum Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9. Neil Hendry (MID)
6
10. Andy Bremner (ATT)
7
11. Stephen Morrison (ATT)
6
12. Neil Cleland (GK)
0
13. Colin Gough (ATT)
0
14. Duncan Davidson (DEF)
0