- Date:21 Aug 2010
- Kick-off:15:00:00
- Venue:Falkirk Stadium
- Marc Twaddle (59:37) Mark Stewart (69:16)
Jack Compton (78:18)
Live Commentary
The referee blows for the end of the match.
- 89mins
(Falkirk) makes a substitution, with Chris Mitchell coming on for Jack Compton.
- 88mins
Mathis Yohan is brought on as a substitute for Nathan Taggart.
- 86mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jonathan Brown by Ryan Flynn. Scott Christie restarts play with the free kick.
- 86mins
John Kane sends in a cross, Gordon Smith produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.
- 85mins
Jack Compton is caught offside. Free kick taken by Scott Christie.
- 82mins
Gordon Smith concedes a free kick for a foul on Thomas Scobbie. Robert Olejnik restarts play with the free kick.
- 82mins
Jerome Heeking fouled by Jack Compton, the ref awards a free kick. Jerome Heeking restarts play with the free kick.
- 81mins
Brian McLean fouled by Derek Colquhoun, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Burton O'Brien.
- 81mins
The offside flag is raised against Ryan Flynn. Indirect free kick taken by Scott Christie.
- 80mins
Jerome Heeking gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Millar. The referee shows Jerome Heeking a yellow card. Free kick crossed left-footed by Jack Compton from left channel, clearance by Scott Buist.
- 79mins
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by John Kane from the right by-line, clearance by Thomas Scobbie.
- 79mins
Burton O'Brien concedes a free kick for a foul on Derek Colquhoun. The free kick is swung in right-footed by John Kane, Thomas Scobbie manages to make a clearance.
- 78mins
Goal scored by Jack Compton from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Falkirk 3-0 Stirling.The assist for the goal came from Ryan Flynn.
- 76mins
Drilled right-footed shot by Martyn Corrigan.
- 75mins
Corner taken short by John Kane.
- 75mins
The ball is delivered by Jason Marr, Ryan Flynn produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.
- 74mins
Andrew Gibson goes off and Derek Colquhoun comes on.
- 71mins
Nathan Taggart has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 69mins
Mark Stewart fires in a goal from inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Falkirk 2-0 Stirling.Assist by Kenny Deuchar.
- 68mins
Gordon Smith fouled by Burton O'Brien, the ref awards a free kick. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Martyn Corrigan, clearance made by Kenny Deuchar.
- 67mins
Jerome Heeking concedes a free kick for a foul on Jack Compton. Free kick taken by Burton O'Brien.
- 67mins
A cross is delivered by Martyn Corrigan.
- 64mins
Jack Compton gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jonathan Brown. Greig McDonald takes the indirect free kick. Jack Compton is cautioned.
- 62mins
Ryan Flynn gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jerome Heeking. Indirect free kick taken by Greig McDonald.
- 59mins
The ball is delivered by Jason Marr, Marc Twaddle finds the back of the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Falkirk 1-0 Stirling.Jason Marr provided the assist for the goal.
- 58mins
Jonathan Brown fouled by Ryan Flynn, the ref awards a free kick. Scott Christie takes the free kick.
- 58mins
Drilled right-footed shot by Kenny Deuchar. Save by Scott Christie.
- 57mins
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Jack Compton from the left by-line, Martyn Corrigan makes a clearance.
- 55mins
The ball is crossed by Jason Marr.
- 53mins
Jack Compton is caught offside. Scott Christie takes the indirect free kick.
- 52mins
Scott Robertson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Flynn. Indirect free kick taken by Thomas Scobbie.
- 49mins
Effort from the edge of the penalty area by Jack Compton goes wide of the left-hand post.
- 48mins
Corner taken left-footed by Jack Compton, Thomas Scobbie takes a shot. Save made by Scott Christie.
- 47mins
Jack Compton delivers the ball in from the corner, Andrew Gibson makes a clearance.
- 46mins
Jack Compton takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the left of the target.
The referee blows his whistle to start the second half.
- 45mins
Jack Compton replaces Carl Finnigan.
The half-time whistle blows.
- 46mins
Nathan Taggart challenges Ryan Flynn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Burton O'Brien takes the indirect free kick.
- 45mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Martyn Corrigan by Mark Stewart. Scott Christie restarts play with the free kick.
- 45mins
Brian McLean crosses the ball, clearance by Greig McDonald.
- 42mins
Gordon Smith gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Thomas Scobbie. Free kick taken by Thomas Scobbie.
- 41mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Mark Stewart by John Kane. Brian McLean takes the indirect free kick.
- 41mins
Kenny Deuchar challenges Greig McDonald unfairly and gives away a free kick. Greig McDonald takes the indirect free kick.
- 39mins
Burton O'Brien fouled by Gordon Smith, the ref awards a free kick. Burton O'Brien takes the free kick.
- 38mins
Shot on goal by Mark Stewart from just inside the area clears the crossbar.
- 37mins
The ball is crossed by John Kane, Brian McLean makes a clearance.
- 37mins
Caution for Jason Marr.
- 36mins
Carl Finnigan takes a shot. Save by Scott Christie.
- 35mins
Kenny Deuchar has a headed effort at goal from just inside the penalty area that misses to the left of the goal.
- 34mins
Andrew Gibson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Marc Twaddle takes the indirect free kick.
- 33mins
The ball is sent over by Jason Marr, comfortable save by Scott Christie.
- 32mins
Centre by Marc Twaddle.
- 28mins
Foul by Gordon Smith on Thomas Scobbie, free kick awarded. Indirect free kick taken by Mark Millar. Gordon Smith receives a caution.
- 27mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jerome Heeking by Mark Millar. Greig McDonald takes the free kick.
- 26mins
Shot by Carl Finnigan. Save made by Scott Christie.
- 25mins
Jonathan Brown takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save made by Robert Olejnik.
- 24mins
Inswinging corner taken by Mark Stewart from the left by-line, Jonathan Brown makes a clearance.
- 24mins
Brian McLean has an effort at goal. Save by Scott Christie.
- 24mins
The ball is swung over by Jason Marr.
- 22mins
Shot from just outside the penalty area by Mark Millar misses to the left of the target.
- 21mins
Jerome Heeking fouled by Mark Stewart, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Scott Buist.
- 18mins
The ball is swung over by Mark Stewart, Foul by Kenny Deuchar on Scott Christie, free kick awarded. Scott Christie restarts play with the free kick.
- 16mins
A cross is delivered by Burton O'Brien, Scott Buist manages to make a clearance.
- 15mins
Unfair challenge on Thomas Scobbie by Scott Buist results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Thomas Scobbie.
- 14mins
Mark Stewart takes a shot. Scott Christie makes a save.
- 13mins
The ball is crossed by Jonathan Brown, Gordon Smith takes a shot. Robert Olejnik makes a fantastic save.
- 13mins
The ball is delivered by Andrew Gibson, clearance made by Thomas Scobbie.
- 13mins
The ball is sent over by Thomas Scobbie, Kenny Deuchar takes a shot.
- 9mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jonathan Brown by Jason Marr. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Andrew Gibson from left wing, save by Robert Olejnik.
- 8mins
The ball is sent over by Mark Stewart, comfortable save by Scott Christie.
- 8mins
Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Mark Stewart, Scott Buist makes a clearance.
- 6mins
Effort from inside the area by Carl Finnigan bounces off the post.
- 5mins
Jerome Heeking concedes a free kick for a foul on Carl Finnigan. Burton O'Brien takes the indirect free kick.
- 3mins
Jerome Heeking concedes a free kick for a foul on Carl Finnigan. Indirect free kick taken by Burton O'Brien.
- 2mins
Scott Buist challenges Kenny Deuchar unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jason Marr delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel.
- 1mins
Gordon Smith fouled by Thomas Scobbie, the ref awards a free kick. The ball is crossed by John Kane, Header by Greig McDonald from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.
The game gets underway.
Match Preview
Millar boost for Falkirk Falkirk have a full-strength squad ahead of the visit of Stirling Albion. Mark Millar is available after a one-match ban so boss Steven Pressley has no injury or suspension worries. Pressley is looking to add goals to his side's previous performance against the Forthbank side. He said: "We played really well in the ALBA Cup tie and although we were beaten on penalties I was pleased with how we had performed. "All that was missing was a goal and we will certainly be looking to put that right in this game." The Bairns won at Ross County last weekend and Pressley added: "It was a strong performance at Dingwall last week and we need to build on that by taking another three points from this game." Stirling Albion boss John O'Neill will not be able to confirm his line up until a couple of hours before kick-off. Ross Forsyth has been ruled out through injury and midfielder Chris Aitken is suspended while defenders Brian Allison, Stewart Devine, Greig McDonald and winger Andy Gibson will all undergo fitness tests. On a positive note, international clearance has now been received to allow recent signings from the Reunion Islands Jeremy Judith, Yohan Mathis and Jerome Heeking to be added to O'Neill's travelling party. The Forthbank boss hoping to add a loan signing from a SPL club as well and said: "Whatever side we put out will take confidence from our result against Falkirk in the ALBA Challenge Cup."
Falkirk
Stirling
- Robert Olejnik
- Jason Marr
- Thomas Scobbie
- Brian McLean
- Marc Twaddle
- Mark Stewart
- Burton O'Brien
- Mark Millar
- Carl Finnigan
- Ryan Flynn
- Kenny Deuchar
- SUBS
- Mehdi Khalis
- Kieran Duffie
- Jack Compton
- Chris Mitchell
- Jamie Barclay
Home
Away
- Scott Christie
- Martyn Corrigan
- Greig McDonald
- Scott Buist
- Jonathan Brown
- Andrew Gibson
- Jerome Heeking
- John Kane
- Nathan Taggart
- Gordon Smith
- Scott Robertson
- SUBS
- Callum Reidford
- Derek Colquhoun
- Ryan Borris
- Mathis Yohan
- Mark Archdeacon
Match Report
Bairns rally to sink Stirling Three goals in 19 second-half minutes enabled Falkirk to secure a well-deserved 3-0 home win over Stirling. The home side dominated the first half with Carl Finnigan being denied by the post and thwarted by Stirling goalkeeper Scott Christie who again saved well from Brian McLean. However, their pressure told in the second period with Marc Twaddle netting the opening goal on the hour mark by slotting home from Jason Marr's cross. The Bairns then made it two after 70 minutes when Marc Stewart latched onto a Kenny Deucher long ball to drill home from inside the penalty area before Stirling's Martyn Corrigan hit the bar from 30 yards. Jack Compton completed the scoring 11 minutes from time, converting Ryan Flynn's throughball.
