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24/12/2033, Falkirk Stadium, Falkirk, Scotland
Scottish Cup, Round 3
Falkirk Vs Ross County

Falkirk play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D McCleary (GK) , Z Madden (CB) , P McClellan (CB) , D McConachie (CB) , M McKay (RB) , T McCants (LB) , B Phillippe (CDM) , J Handyside (CAM) , P McCammon (RM) , G McPhee (LM) , P MacPhail (ST) And the subs are: P McCausland (CB) , P MacLean (CB) , D Farrell (CM) , A McAleese (CM) , G Murray (ST)

Ross County play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: S McFarlane (GK) , D McNichols (CB) , D McCloy (CB) , W Rafferty (RB) , H McAndrew (LB) , K Graham (CM) , H MacCallum (CM) , R McCoach (CAM) , N Watts (RW) , C Wilde (LW) , A Gillem (ST) And the subs are: M Calpin (CB) , F McCracken (CB) , J Haggart (CM) , D Blair (CM) , K McCalmont (ST)
Welcome to Falkirk Stadium in Falkirk, Scotland where Falkirk will face Ross County.  This is round 3 of the Scottish Cup.  The attendance is 12199.

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

12' - Hugh McAndrew passes a long ball to Will Rafferty.  Zachary Madden successfully tackles Will Rafferty and takes possession.  Zachary Madden finds John Handyside with a long pass.  John Handyside tries to use ball skills to beat Will Rafferty, but is brought down.    The referee pulls out the yellow card to book Will Rafferty.  That will be a freekick for Falkirk.  

13' - John Handyside prepares to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, but opposing player Hugh McAndrew takes possession.  

21' - Hamish MacCallum tackles John Handyside and the ball goes loose.  Ken Graham successfully tackles John Handyside and takes the ball.  Ken Graham passes to David McNichols.  David McNichols plays a long pass to Hamish MacCallum.  Hamish MacCallum attempts to use his skills to beat Zachary Madden, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Ross County.  

23' - Alastair Gillem slides the ball to Charles Wilde.  Charles Wilde hits the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...and Charles Wilde scores!  Its a goal for Ross County!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

26' - Zachary Madden passes the ball to Mark McKay.  Mark McKay slides the ball to Douglas McConachie.  Douglas McConachie hits the ball long to Peter McCammon.  Peter McCammon attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Peter McCammon scores!  That's a fine goal from the Falkirk player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

27' - Ross County kick the ball off for the restart.  

32' - Dan McCloy slides the ball to Ken Graham.  Ken Graham plays the ball to David McNichols.  David McNichols slides the ball to Ken Graham.  Gavin McPhee tackles Ken Graham and takes possession.  Dan McCloy successfully tackles Gavin McPhee and the ball goes loose.  Bart Phillippe sees John Handyside making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and John Handyside is able to control the ball.  John Handyside looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Shaun McFarlane!  The linesman signals its a corner for Falkirk.  Peter McCammon gets ready to take the corner.  He whips the ball into the box and finds John Handyside.  John Handyside directs a header towards the top corner...and John Handyside scores!  That's a beautiful goal from the Falkirk player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

32' - Ross County kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Will Rafferty plays the ball to Robert McCoach.  Robert McCoach plays the ball to Hamish MacCallum.  Hamish MacCallum spots a run from Robert McCoach.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

36' - John Handyside finds Bart Phillippe with a long ball.  Bart Phillippe spots a run from Peter McCammon.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Peter McCammon is able to take the ball.  Peter McCammon attempts the cutback, but the keeper, Shaun McFarlane, manages to get to the ball first!  

39' - Shaun McFarlane plays a short pass to Dan McCloy.  Dan McCloy plays a long pass to Robert McCoach.  Robert McCoach attempts to outskill Gavin McPhee.  The opposing player is unable to stop Robert McCoach who takes the ball forward!  

41' - Robert McCoach sees a run from Charles Wilde.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Charles Wilde is able to control the ball.  Charles Wilde tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Ken Graham pounces on the loose ball...Ken Graham looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Ross County!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

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

45' - Ross County kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Paul MacPhail tries to use ball skills to beat Will Rafferty, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Bart Phillippe is going to be taken off.  Dave Farrell is going to be brought on.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David McNichols will come off.  Michael Calpin is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Hugh McAndrew is going to be taken off.  Floyd McCracken joins the game from the bench.  

53' - John Handyside successfully tackles Michael Calpin and takes the ball.  Falkirk attempt a quick counter attack.  John Handyside uses his pace to beat Floyd McCracken.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Patrick McClellan will come off.  Paul MacLean is brought on from the bench.  

54' - John Handyside takes the ball past Michael Calpin with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Michael Calpin has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Falkirk.  

55' - John Handyside steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Floyd McCracken intercepts the ball.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zachary Madden will come off.  Patrick McCausland joins the game from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Gillem is going to be taken off.  Ken McCalmont joins the game from the bench.  

67' - Mark McKay sees Peter McCammon making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Peter McCammon is caught offside!  

77' - Paul MacLean passes to Patrick McCausland.  Patrick McCausland sees John Handyside making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and John Handyside runs on to the ball.  John Handyside shoots...but the ball flies wide of the post!

79' - Shaun McFarlane finds Robert McCoach with a long pass.  Robert McCoach takes a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

83' - Robert McCoach plays a long pass to Will Rafferty.  Will Rafferty takes a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

85' - Douglas McCleary sees Dave Farrell making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dave Farrell is able to take the ball.  Dave Farrell hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to tip the shot over the crossbar!  That will be a corner for  Falkirk.  Peter McCammon gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball goes over everyone.  

86' - Peter McCammon curves the ball into the box, but Ken Graham intercepts and takes possession.  

88' - Dave Farrell dispossesses Ken Graham and gains possession for his team.  Falkirk try to launch a quick counter attack.  Dave Farrell hits a shot from outside the area...but the shot goes wide!

90' - Shaun McFarlane sees a run from Ken Graham.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Ken Graham is caught offside!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

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

94' - Gavin McPhee passes to John Handyside.  John Handyside slides the ball to Dave Farrell.  Dave Farrell sees Paul MacPhail making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Paul MacPhail is able to take the ball.  Paul MacPhail looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

99' - Dan McCloy passes a long ball to Ken Graham.  Ken Graham sees Hamish MacCallum making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Hamish MacCallum has strayed offside!  

101' - John Handyside chips a long ball to Tom McCants.  With a turn of pace, Tom McCants beats Ken Graham.  

101' - Tom McCants sees Paul MacPhail making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

105' - Will Rafferty passes to Floyd McCracken.  Floyd McCracken finds Michael Calpin with a long ball.  Michael Calpin finds Ken McCalmont with a short pass.  Ken McCalmont brings the ball forward, outpacing Douglas McConachie.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

106' - Ross County kick the ball off for the restart.  

111' - Hamish MacCallum finds Robert McCoach with a short pass.  Robert McCoach passes to Dan McCloy.  Dan McCloy passes to Will Rafferty.  Will Rafferty sees a run from Hamish MacCallum.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Hamish MacCallum is caught offside!  

113' - John Handyside finds Dave Farrell with a long ball.  Dave Farrell looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

117' - Shaun McFarlane finds Ken McCalmont with a short pass.  Ken McCalmont attempts to outskill Patrick McCausland, but is brought down illegally.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Patrick McCausland the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Ross County.  

118' - Will Rafferty stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Mark McKay intercepts and takes possession.  

120' - Mark McKay attempts to outskill Michael Calpin, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

121' - Mark McKay looks to hit a long range shot...but the shot is parried by Shaun McFarlane!  Michael Calpin is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
John Handyside will step up to take the first penalty for Falkirk.  And the keeper stops the shot!
Hamish MacCallum will take the next penalty for Ross County.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That's 0 - 1.
Mark McKay will take the next penalty for Falkirk.  And Mark McKay puts it in!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So that makes it 1 - 1.
Charles Wilde will take the next penalty for Ross County.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Paul MacPhail will take the next penalty for Falkirk.  And Paul MacPhail scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 2 - 1.
Michael Calpin will take the next penalty for Ross County.  But the shot is offtarget!
Patrick McCausland will take the next penalty for Falkirk.  But the shot is wide of the target!
Ken Graham will take the next penalty for Ross County.  But he is unable to beat the keeper!
Peter McCammon will take the next penalty for Falkirk.  And the keeper stops the shot!
Neil Watts will take the next penalty for Ross County.  But the shot flies over the bar!


The match has ended Falkirk 2 - 2 Ross County.  After a penalty shootout, Falkirk are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 2 - 1.