Date:12 Feb 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Falkirk Stadium
Attendance:3,636

Stewart (87) Stewart (80)

Goal!

Live Commentary

92mins Derek Lyle challenges Burton O'Brien unfairly and gives away a free kick. Robert Olejnik takes the indirect free kick.

89mins Red card for Mark Millar. Unfair challenge on Marc Smyth by Mark Millar results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

88mins Chris Mitchell comes on in place of Pedro Moutinho.

82mins Sean Fitzharris is brought on as a substitute for Grant Evans.

81mins Brian Graham on for Darren Young.

87mins Mark Stewart finds the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Falkirk 1-0 Morton.Corner taken by Jack Compton from the right by-line,

86mins Mark Stewart on for Kieran Duffie.

86mins Graeme Holmes is brought on as a substitute for Peter Weatherson.

76mins Michael Tidser is shown a red card for second bookable offence. Michael Tidser gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Burton O'Brien. Ross Perry concedes a free kick for a foul on Darren Young. Ross Perry booked. Derek Lyle takes a shot. Save made by Robert Olejnik. Marc Smyth takes the direct free kick.

72mins Carlo Monti shown a red card for serious foul play. Caution for Mark Millar. The referee shows Michael Tidser a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Darren Young receives a caution. Carlo Monti concedes a free kick for a foul on Jack Compton. Burton O'Brien takes the indirect free kick.

71mins Carlo Monti takes a shot. Save by Robert Olejnik.

68mins Unfair challenge on Michael Tidser by Pedro Moutinho results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Stuart McCaffrey from right channel, clearance by Ross Perry.

67mins Effort on goal by Michael Tidser from a long way out goes over the bar.

59mins Short corner taken by Jack Compton.

59mins Jack Compton takes a shot. Kevin McKinlay gets a block in.

58mins Ryan Flynn gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Grant Evans. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

56mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Carl Finnigan by Stuart McCaffrey. Thomas Scobbie takes the free kick.

56mins Foul by Grant Evans on Ryan Flynn, free kick awarded. Burton O'Brien restarts play with the free kick.

53mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Michael Tidser from the left by-line to the near post, Header from close in by Grant Evans misses to the left of the goal.

52mins The referee shows Pedro Moutinho a yellow card. Pedro Moutinho gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Derek Lyle. Marc Smyth takes the indirect free kick.

51mins Jack Compton takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Kevin McKinlay.

50mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Jack Compton from the left by-line, clearance by Derek Lyle.

50mins Stuart McCaffrey concedes a free kick for a foul on Pedro Moutinho. Burton O'Brien restarts play with the free kick.

49mins Pedro Moutinho has an effort at goal from inside the penalty area that bounces off the post.

48mins Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Jack Compton, save made by Colin Stewart.

45mins Unfair challenge on Pedro Moutinho by Stuart McCaffrey results in a free kick. Free kick crossed by Jack Compton, Kevin McKinlay makes a clearance.

45mins Grant Evans gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Carl Finnigan. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jack Compton, save made by Colin Stewart.

44mins Peter Weatherson takes a shot. Save made by Robert Olejnik.

43mins Foul by Carlo Monti on Kieran Duffie, free kick awarded. Ross Perry takes the free kick.

42mins Corner taken left-footed by Michael Tidser, Marc Twaddle manages to make a clearance.

42mins Allan Jenkins takes a shot. Save by Robert Olejnik.

42mins Corner taken by Michael Tidser, Kieran Duffie makes a clearance.

41mins The ball is swung over by Jack Compton, Carl Finnigan produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

40mins Corner taken left-footed by Jack Compton from the left by-line, clearance made by Marc Smyth.

39mins Booking for Allan Jenkins for dissent.

38mins Allan Jenkins fouled by Carl Finnigan, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

38mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ross Perry by Derek Lyle. Robert Olejnik takes the indirect free kick.

34mins Peter Weatherson fouled by Kieran Duffie, the ref awards a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Peter Weatherson from the free kick, save by Robert Olejnik.

33mins Darren Young challenges Pedro Moutinho unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Jack Compton from left channel, clearance by Grant Evans.

30mins Ross Perry challenges Carlo Monti unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Kevin McKinlay.

29mins The referee blows for offside. Indirect free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

27mins Pedro Moutinho is caught offside. Colin Stewart takes the free kick.

26mins Thomas Scobbie fouled by Peter Weatherson, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Robert Olejnik.

24mins Foul by Thomas Scobbie on Peter Weatherson, free kick awarded. Strike on goal comes in from Carlo Monti from the free kick, save made by Robert Olejnik.

23mins Darren Young produces a right-footed shot from long range that goes harmlessly over the bar.

20mins Ryan Flynn decides to take a short corner.

20mins Pedro Moutinho takes a shot. Save by Colin Stewart.

19mins Unfair challenge on Marc Smyth by Carl Finnigan results in a free kick. Colin Stewart restarts play with the free kick.

17mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Pedro Moutinho on Stuart McCaffrey. Direct free kick taken by Stuart McCaffrey.

16mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Stuart McCaffrey on Pedro Moutinho. Direct free kick taken by Mark Millar.

15mins Marc Smyth is shown a yellow card. Free kick awarded for a foul by Marc Smyth on Carl Finnigan. Jack Compton delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, clearance made by Kevin McKinlay.

12mins Derek Lyle fouled by Marc Twaddle, the ref awards a free kick. Marc Smyth restarts play with the free kick.

9mins Shot from deep inside the area by Carl Finnigan goes over the bar.

6mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ross Perry by Carlo Monti. Ross Perry takes the direct free kick.

5mins The offside flag is raised against Peter Weatherson. Indirect free kick taken by Robert Olejnik.

4mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Tidser by Jack Compton. Free kick crossed left-footed by Kevin McKinlay, save made by Robert Olejnik.

4mins Carl Finnigan challenges Kevin McKinlay unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Colin Stewart.

3mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Mark Millar on Michael Tidser. Colin Stewart takes the free kick.

Free kick awarded for a foul by Peter Weatherson on Thomas Scobbie. Indirect free kick taken by Robert Olejnik.

Match Preview

Old Firm youngsters in line for debuts On-loan Rangers youngster Ross Perry is added to the Falkirk squad to face Morton. Striker Tam McManus has been included in manager Steven Pressley's provisional squad after five months out with a knee injury. However, the best he can hope for is a place on the bench due to a lack of recent match practice. Meanwhile, defender Brian McLean is suspended. "We have been itching for a game ever since the final whistle went at Raith Rovers two weeks ago," said Pressley. "That was a great result and a great performance and one that we really needed. I am looking for us to build on against Morton." Morton include on-loan Celtic youngster Sean Fitzharris. However, experienced midfielder Darren Young remains a doubt as the Greenock side look to put a disappointing display against Inverness in the Scottish Cup behind them. Manager Allan Moore said: "We were poor last weekend and were soundly beaten 4-1. "We simply never got going and Falkirk will reckon that a win over us and they will be setting up a three horse title race. "But we played well there earlier in the season and were unlucky to be beaten. Our league form has been good of late so we have nothing to fear. "The same type of performance as we put in last September, however with a different result this time, would be very welcome."

Formation:442Manager: Steven Pressley

Falkirk

Formation: 442Manager: David Irons

Morton

Robert Olejnik
Kieran Duffie
Ross Perry
Thomas Scobbie
Marc Twaddle
Ryan Flynn
Burton O'Brien
Mark Millar
Jack Compton
Pedro Moutinho
Carl Finnigan
SUBS
Jamie Barclay
Mehdi Khalis
Mark Stewart
Chris Mitchell
Kallum Higginbotham

Home

Away

Colin Stewart
Grant Evans
Marc Smyth
Stuart McCaffrey
Kevin McKinlay
Allan Jenkins
Darren Young
Michael Tidser
Carlo Monti
Derek Lyle
Peter Weatherson
SUBS
Kevin Cuthbert
Brian Graham
Fouad Bachirou
Graeme Holmes
Sean Fitzharris

Match Report

Late Stewart strike sinks Morton Mark Stewart's goal nine minutes from time helped 10-man Falkirk secure a 1-0 home win over nine-man Morton. Stewart fired home from six yards after a Jack Compton corner had created havoc in the Morton defence. Morton's best chance came after 43 minutes, Falkirk goalkeeper Robert Olejnik doing well to tip Allan Jenkins' effort round the post. The home side's Pedro Moutinho hit a post after 50 minutes before Morton were reduced to 10 men 17 minutes from time, Carlo Monti shown a straight red for a challenge on Compton. The Ton were then two men light four minutes later when Michael Tidser was sent off for a second booking before Falkirk's Mark Millar was also shown a second yellow on 90 minutes.

Form Guide

WDWLLW Falkirk VS Morton DLDWDW

Last Meetings

Falkirk 2 - 1 Morton 18/09/2010 Morton 2 - 1 Falkirk 28/04/2001 Falkirk 1 - 3 Morton 27/03/2001 Morton 0 - 4 Falkirk 21/10/2000 Falkirk 1 - 0 Morton 12/08/2000 Morton 0 - 2 Falkirk 22/04/2000

Top Scorers

Falkirk M Stewart 7 C Finnigan 4 R Flynn 4 J Compton 3 T McManus 2 M Twaddle 2 K Higginbotham 2 B McLean 1 M Millar 1 Morton A Jenkins 4 B Graham 4 S Kean 3 P Weatherson 3 D Lyle 2 D O'Brien 1 M Tidser 1

Goals

Falkirk Total goals 55 Goals per game 34 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 4 (For) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 8 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Morton Total goals 41 Goals per game 20 1 (For) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 51-60 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins