Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Falkirk Stadium where Falkirk play Ross County in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,832 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Sullivan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Falkirk are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Sullivan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Falkirk get the match underway!
4.26
0-0Pedro Aguilar decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Aguilar shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.52
0-0Colin Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on Arjan Van Dijk. The referee brings Colin Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! Arjan Van Dijk grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.41
0-0Geoffrey Braat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson kicks a strong pass forward to Arjan Van Dijk but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.16
1-0Chris Salinas passes the ball forward to Barket Fahmi. Barket Fahmi passes the ball forward to Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Simonsson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniele Neville looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.57
1-0Shaun Lowe threads a neat ball through to Chris Salinas. Chris Salinas chips the ball to his team mate, Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.00
1-0Shaun Lowe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barket Fahmi. Barket Fahmi lofts in a cross ball towards Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk makes a convincing header. Don Strachan punches it away to safety.
22.44
Diogo Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Robert Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Fausto Antonellini. With a superhuman jump, Fausto Antonellini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.45
With some swift thinking, Pedro Aguilar plays the ball forward to Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Diogo Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Michael Neuffer is on top of his game. Excellent save!
34.10
Geoffrey Braat flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Neville controls it well on his chest. Daniele Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
38.22
Chris Salinas hits a low pass to Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat sees James Smithe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.34
Chris Salinas clumsily knocks into Nigel Barrett. The referee calls over Chris Salinas and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Barrett carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.32
Geoffrey Braat clumsily knocks into Gavin Niven. Geoffrey Braat is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Niven carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Barket Fahmi plays the ball forward to Arjan Van Dijk. Arjan Van Dijk whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville beats his man to it with a header. Daniele Neville scores for Falkirk!!
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. Ross County have changed their lineup with Stuart Telfer replacing Gavin Mckinlay and Callum McGrory replacing Pedro Aguilar. The Falkirk players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ross County kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Showing composure, Barket Fahmi plays the ball forward to Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.03
Stuart Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Niven holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Souness. Richard Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.36
Chris Salinas passes the ball forward to Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Simonsson who takes it down. Marcus Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Braat. Geoffrey Braat heads the ball goalwards. Don Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.17
Fausto Antonellini flicks a high pass forward to Robert Anderton who brings the ball neatly under control. Robert Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Souness. Richard Souness finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.05
Geoffrey Braat makes a simple pass to Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville plays a one-two with Arjan Van Dijk and advances towards the goal... Daniele Neville looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper, Don Strachan, sees it late!! Goal for Falkirk!
61.05
4-1Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Arturo Ortega replacing Daniele Neville, Sieme Van Eijk replacing Geoffrey Braat and Victor Gonzalez replacing Arjan Van Dijk .Ross County have made a substitution with Néstor de la Cruz replacing Richard Souness .
65.47
Colin Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Yaroslav Azatskyi. Yaroslav Azatskyi makes a simple pass to Nigel Barrett. Nigel Barrett shoots from 20 yards but somehow Michael Neuffer manages to keep it out.
66.06
Chris Salinas launches a long ball forward into the other half. Sieme Van Eijk shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.12
Stuart Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Anderton. Robert Anderton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sieme Van Eijk.
72.52
4-1Nigel Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Lowe. The referee warns Nigel Barrett to calm down! Shaun Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.13
Gavin Niven threads a neat ball through to Fausto Antonellini. Fausto Antonellini plays a scrappy one-two with Néstor de la Cruz and advances towards the goal... Fausto Antonellini takes a shot at goal. Michael Neuffer easily gets down and covers it.
75.52
Sieme Van Eijk threads the ball through to Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Sieme Van Eijk and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arturo Ortega cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.18
4-1Fausto Antonellini comes in with a late challenge on James Smithe. Fausto Antonellini is shown the yellow card! James Smithe stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.59
Nicu Arcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Sieme Van Eijk. Sieme Van Eijk takes it forward alone. Sieme Van Eijk knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Gonzalez. Victor Gonzalez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Don Strachan didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.18
Chris Salinas passes the ball forward to Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Barket Fahmi who takes it down. Barket Fahmi whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Ortega. Arturo Ortega makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.49
Gavin Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
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
| Daniele Neville 14, 38, 45, 59 | Fausto Antonellini 22 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Neuffer (GK)
7
2. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
3. Neil Croft (DEF)
6
4. Chris Salinas (DEF)
6
5. Nicu Arcos (DEF)
6
6. Barket Fahmi (MID)
6
7. Geoffrey Braat (MID)
6
8. Daniele Neville (ATT)
10
9. Marcus Simonsson (ATT)
6
10. James Smithe (ATT)
6
11. Arjan Van Dijk (ATT)
7
12. Arturo Ortega (MID)
6
13. Sieme Van Eijk (MID)
6
14. Victor Gonzalez (ATT)
6
1. Don Strachan (GK)
6
2. Yaroslav Azatskyi (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Colin Hopkin (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Aguilar (MID)
6
6. Gavin Niven (MID)
6
7. Fausto Antonellini (MID)
7
8. Richard Souness (MID)
6
9. Nigel Barrett (ATT)
6
10. Robert Anderton (ATT)
6
11. Diogo Vieira (ATT)
6
12. Stuart Telfer (ATT)
6
13. Callum McGrory (ATT)
6
14. Néstor de la Cruz (ATT)
6