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 | |||||||
| Max Idrissa | M. Idrissa |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Egutu Okocha | E. Okocha | |||||||||
| Marco Jacques Tizié | M. Jacques Tizié | | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 |  | Zisi Karnezis | Z. Karnezis | |||||||||
| Chris Salinas | C. Salinas |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 | | Noe Esparza | N. Esparza | |||||||||
| Kevin Lawton | K. Lawton |  | 75 | D | | 5 | | M | 90 |  | Luciano Orellana | L. Orellana | |||||||||
| Patricio Peiro | P. Peiro |  | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 88 | | Mervin Le Saux | M. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Geoffrey Braat | G. Braat |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 101 |  | Martin Nordahl | M. Nordahl | |||||||||
| Duncan Ferguson | D. Ferguson |  | 80 | M | | 8 | | M | 95 |  | Yuri Cherchesov | Y. Cherchesov | |||||||||
| Gavin Caldwell | G. Caldwell | | 79 | M | | 9 | | A | 84 |  | Mads Olesen | M. Olesen | |||||||||
| Daniele Neville | D. Neville | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 81 | | Rabiu West | R. West | |||||||||
| Victor Gonzalez | V. Gonzalez | | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 |  | Ensio Gadd | E. Gadd | |||||||||
| Jean Pierre Asuar | J. Asuar |  | 66 | D | | 12 | | A | 83 |  | Edgar Edwards | E. Edwards | |||||||||
| Arturo Ortega | A. Ortega | | 77 | M | | 13 | | D | 79 | | Ivan de la Cruz | I. de la Cruz | |||||||||
| Arjan Van Dijk | A. Van Dijk | | 74 | A | | 14 | | A | 79 |  | Kader Murati | K. Murati | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle 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 John Meiklejohn.
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 John Meiklejohn.
0.00
0-0Falkirk kick off the first half!
4.15
0-1With a delightful solo run, Martin Nordahl stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Nordahl lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.23
0-1Patricio Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Victor Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Victor Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noe Esparza.
14.13
0-1Luciano Orellana flicks a high pass forward. Mads Olesen collects the pass. Mads Olesen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Michael Neuffer reads it well. Good save!
15.21
0-1Geoffrey Braat catches Mervin Le Saux on the ankles. Geoffrey Braat is warned by the referee! Mervin Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.18
Gavin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Victor Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Victor Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville makes a deft header. Jurek Dudek easily punches it away to safety.
26.27
Duncan Ferguson flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Neville shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jurek Dudek with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
30.03
Duncan Ferguson darts forward. Duncan Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zisi Karnezis.
33.32
Zisi Karnezis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana threads a neat ball through to Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd edges inside the box! Ensio Gadd rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Michael Neuffer.
34.34
Ensio Gadd passes the ball forward to Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.00
1-1Mervin Le Saux chips the ball to his team mate, Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Nordahl. Max Idrissa barges into Martin Nordahl. Penalty for Rangers!!
36.00
1-1The referee points to the spot..
37.32
Ensio Gadd takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.05
Chris Salinas surges forward with the ball. Chris Salinas threads the ball through to Patricio Peiro. Patricio Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jurek Dudek!
45.00
Geoffrey Braat flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Ferguson collects the pass. Duncan Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
With great vision, Egutu Okocha plays the ball forward to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux flicks a high ball forward to Yuri Cherchesov who takes it down. Yuri Cherchesov lofts in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen makes a looping header on goal. Michael Neuffer gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
49.04
Max Idrissa passes the ball forward to Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Neville sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Jurek Dudek. Excellent save.
53.02
Duncan Ferguson clumsily knocks into Mervin Le Saux. The referee warns Duncan Ferguson to calm down! Mervin Le Saux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Egutu Okocha flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Le Saux controls it well on his chest. Mervin Le Saux sees Luciano Orellana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Orellana plays a one-two with Rabiu West and advances towards the goal... Luciano Orellana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Michael Neuffer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.49
Yuri Cherchesov takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Martin Nordahl provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Michael Neuffer punches it away to safety.
57.11
With fabulous vision, Duncan Ferguson plays the ball forward to Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noe Esparza.
59.41
Yuri Cherchesov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rabiu West. Rabiu West shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Michael Neuffer smothers it!
60.16
1-2Falkirk have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Ortega replacing Patricio Peiro and Arjan Van Dijk replacing Daniele Neville .
72.43
Duncan Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. With a superhuman jump, Arjan Van Dijk connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Jurek Dudek had no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
75.18
2-2Noe Esparza hits a low pass to Zisi Karnezis. Zisi Karnezis flicks a high pass forward. Mads Olesen controls it well on his chest. Mads Olesen shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
77.21
Falkirk have made a substitution with Jean Pierre Asuar replacing Chris Salinas .
78.25
Martin Nordahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Caldwell.
81.34
2-2Marco Jacques Tizié comes in with a late challenge on Rabiu West. The referee calls over Marco Jacques Tizié and shows him a yellow card! Rabiu West runs off the knock.
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
| Daniele Neville 26 Arjan Van Dijk 72 | Rabiu West 4 Ensio Gadd 37 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Neuffer (GK)
9
2. Max Idrissa (DEF)
6
3. Marco Jacques Tizié (DEF)
5
4. Chris Salinas (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Lawton (DEF)
6
6. Patricio Peiro (MID)
6
7. Geoffrey Braat (MID)
6
8. Duncan Ferguson (MID)
7
9. Gavin Caldwell (MID)
6
10. Daniele Neville (ATT)
9
11. Victor Gonzalez (ATT)
7
12. Jean Pierre Asuar (DEF)
6
13. Arturo Ortega (MID)
6
14. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
8
1. Jurek Dudek (GK)
7
2. Egutu Okocha (DEF)
6
3. Zisi Karnezis (DEF)
6
4. Noe Esparza (DEF)
6
5. Luciano Orellana (MID)
7
6. Mervin Le Saux (MID)
6
7. Martin Nordahl (MID)
8
8. Yuri Cherchesov (MID)
6
9. Mads Olesen (ATT)
6
10. Rabiu West (ATT)
8
11. Ensio Gadd (ATT)
7
12. Edgar Edwards (ATT)
0
13. Ivan de la Cruz (DEF)
0
14. Kader Murati (ATT)
0