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03/02/2032, Fir Park, Motherwell, Scotland, Live on National TV
League Cup, R16
Motherwell Vs Falkirk

Motherwell play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D Sullivan (GK) , P MacRae (CB) , P MacMichael (CB) , G Clery (CB) , C McNeilly (RB) , G Healey (LB) , R MacIver (CDM) , S Treacy (CAM) , E McNelley (RM) , I Crighton (LM) , N McSpadden (ST) And the subs are: E Sweeney (CB) , B McVean (CB) , P McAllaster (CM) , M Evans (CM) , R Cooper (ST)

Falkirk play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: F McCleod (GK) , D McConachie (CB) , P McClellan (CB) , M McKay (RB) , T McCants (LB) , B Phillippe (CDM) , A McAleese (CDM) , A MacAuley (CAM) , H McClory (CAM) , E Harrison (ST) , G Murray (ST) And the subs are: A McCracken (CB) , P McCausland (CB) , G McPhee (CM) , D Farrell (CM) , P MacPhail (ST)
Welcome to Fir Park in Motherwell, Scotland where Motherwell will face Falkirk.  This is R16 of the League Cup.  The attendance is 18000.

1' - Motherwell kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - Alexander McAleese hits the ball long to Mark McKay.  Mark McKay hits the ball from distance towards goal...but its wide!

8' - Duncan Sullivan plays a long ball to Gareth Healey.  Gareth Healey sees Ian Crighton making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

12' - Hugh McClory spots a run from Gordon Murray.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

15' - Nicholas McSpadden finds Gordon Clery with a long pass.  Gordon Clery plays the ball to Ronald MacIver.  Ronald MacIver whips in a cross, but Andy MacAuley intercepts the ball.  

20' - Stuart Treacy passes a long ball to Paul MacRae.  Paul MacRae finds Chris McNeilly with a short pass.  Chris McNeilly curves the ball into the box and finds Stuart Treacy.  Stuart Treacy attempts to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

21' - Frank McCleod spots a run from Gordon Murray.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gordon Murray is able to control the ball.  Gordon Murray strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...and Gordon Murray scores!  That's a fine goal from the Falkirk player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

22' - Motherwell kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Eric McNelley passes to Patrick MacMichael.  Patrick MacMichael plays a short pass to Gareth Healey.  Gareth Healey spots a run from Stuart Treacy.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Stuart Treacy takes the ball.  Stuart Treacy tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Stuart Treacy scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Motherwell player!  The ball went in off the upright!

25' - Falkirk kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Alexander McAleese plays the ball to Hugh McClory.  Hugh McClory passes to Patrick McClellan.  Patrick McClellan finds Tom McCants with a long ball.  Tom McCants passes the ball to Hugh McClory.  Eric McNelley tackles Hugh McClory and the ball goes loose.  Stuart Treacy spots a run from Nicholas McSpadden.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Nicholas McSpadden is able to control the ball.  Nicholas McSpadden looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

36' - Douglas McConachie spots a run from Ethan Harrison.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Ethan Harrison runs on to the ball.  Ethan Harrison looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a good goal from Ethan Harrison for Falkirk!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

36' - Motherwell kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Ronald MacIver finds Ian Crighton with a short pass.  Ian Crighton passes the ball to Patrick MacMichael.  Patrick MacMichael slides the ball to Paul MacRae.  Paul MacRae sees a run from Nicholas McSpadden.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Nicholas McSpadden takes the ball.  Nicholas McSpadden hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and Nicholas McSpadden scores!  That's a good goal from the Motherwell player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

40' - Falkirk kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Mark McKay plays a short pass to Douglas McConachie.  Douglas McConachie plays a short pass to Mark McKay.  Mark McKay sees Ethan Harrison making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Ethan Harrison is able to control the ball.  Ethan Harrison looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Duncan Sullivan!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Falkirk.  Hugh McClory places the ball to take the corner.  He curls the ball into the box and finds Bart Phillippe.  Bart Phillippe powers a header towards goal...but the shot sails over the bar!

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Falkirk kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Patrick McClellan is going to be taken off.  Alex McCracken joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bart Phillippe is going to be taken off.  Dave Farrell is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Gordon Clery curls in a cross, but Hugh McClory intercepts the ball.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ronald MacIver is going to be taken off.  Peter McAllaster is going to be brought on.  

56' - Nicholas McSpadden tackles Hugh McClory and the ball goes loose.  Dave Farrell sees a run from Hugh McClory.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Hugh McClory is able to take the ball.  Hugh McClory hits the ball towards goal...but Duncan Sullivan deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman signals its a corner for Falkirk.  Hugh McClory places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Andy MacAuley.  Andy MacAuley gets above the defence and heads the ball towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Andy MacAuley for Falkirk!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gordon Clery is going to be taken off.  Eric Sweeney joins the game from the bench.  

57' - Motherwell kick the ball off for the restart.  

62' - Peter McAllaster dispossesses Alex McCracken and gains possession for his team.  Motherwell attempt to counter.  Peter McAllaster finds Stuart Treacy with a short pass.  With a turn of pace, Stuart Treacy beats Alex McCracken, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Motherwell.  

63' - Nicholas McSpadden will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but opposing player Hugh McClory takes possession.  

64' - Hugh McClory spots a run from Ethan Harrison.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Ethan Harrison has strayed offside!  

70' - Patrick MacMichael finds Paul MacRae with a short pass.  Paul MacRae finds Gareth Healey with a long ball.  Gareth Healey brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Alexander McAleese, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Alexander McAleese the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Motherwell.  

72' - Eric McNelley finds Nicholas McSpadden with a short pass.  Nicholas McSpadden attempts to use his skills to beat Tom McCants, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

73' - Nicholas McSpadden attempts to use his skills to beat Mark McKay, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

75' - Nicholas McSpadden tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and Nicholas McSpadden scores!  Its a goal for Motherwell!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Patrick MacMichael will come off.  Bruce McVean is going to be brought on.  

76' - Falkirk kick the ball off for the restart.  

78' - Hugh McClory plays the ball to Alex McCracken.  Alex McCracken plays a short pass to Hugh McClory.  Hugh McClory sees Andy MacAuley making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Andy MacAuley runs on to the ball.  Andy MacAuley attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

79' - Duncan Sullivan spots a run from Nicholas McSpadden.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ethan Harrison is going to be taken off.  Paul MacPhail is brought on from the bench.  

87' - Douglas McConachie spots a run from Alexander McAleese.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Alexander McAleese is able to control the ball.  Alexander McAleese looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is parried by Duncan Sullivan!  Paul MacRae is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

90' - Nicholas McSpadden passes to Stuart Treacy.  Stuart Treacy curves the ball into the box, finding Peter McAllaster.  Peter McAllaster gets above the defence and heads the ball hoping to beat the keeper...but the shot is parried by Frank McCleod!  Nicholas McSpadden is first to the loose ball...Nicholas McSpadden looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Nicholas McSpadden scores!  That's a nice goal from the Motherwell player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

91' - Falkirk kick the ball off for the restart.  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Motherwell 4 - 3 Falkirk.