Falkirk 2 – 0 Arbroath

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Falkirk 2 – 0 Arbroath

Falkirk 2 – 0 Arbroath

The Lichties exited the William Hill Scottish Cup this evening as two second half goals gave Falkirk the victory.

Bobby Linn and Scott Stewart came in for Dale Hilson who was cup tied and Craig Wighton who was ineligible after signing after the original tie had taken place.

The first half was very even with the Lichties enjoying more possession but Falkirk looking dangerous in attack.

The second half had only just kicked off when Falkirk made the break through as Declan McManus scored from close range after a corner kick.

Luke Donnelly looked to be fouled in the 61st minute in the Falkirk box but instead found himself booked by referee Euan Anderson.

Falkirk made it 2-0 in the 66th minute when Conor Sammon tapped in an McManus cross.

The Lichties toiled up front but didn’t really threaten the Falkirk goal with the hosts looking threatening every time they countered.

Substitute Logan Chalmers forced Mutch into a save just before the full time whistle.

A disappointing result and the Lichties’s Scottish Cup comes to an end.

Thank you to the 222 Lichties who made the trip and braved the icy cold evening. We always appreciate your support regardless of the result.

C’mon the Lichties

Half Time Stats

Possession – Falkirk 44% – 56% Arbroath
Total Shots – Falkirk 3 – 1 Arbroath
On Target – Falkirk 1 – 0 Arbroath
Off Target – Falkirk 1 – 0 Arbroath
Blocked – Falkirk 1 – 1 Arbroath
Corners – Falkirk 1 – 4 Arbroath
Fouls Committed – Falkirk 6 – 5 Arbroath

Full Time Stats

Possession – Falkirk 49% – 51% Arbroath
Total Shots – Falkirk 11 – 5 Arbroath
On Target – Falkirk 6 -1 Arbroath
Off Target – Falkirk 2 – 2 Arbroath
Blocked – Falkirk 3 – 2 Arbroath
Corners – Falkirk 5 – 6 Arbroath
Fouls Committed – Falkirk 12 – 14 Arbroath

Falkirk

31 – Robbie Mutch
2 – Michael Doyle
3 – Paul Dixon
4 – Gregor Buchanan (c)
5 – Mark Durnan
6 – Morgaro Gomis
7 – Aidan Connolly (De Vita 83)
9 – Declan McManus
16 – Gary Miller
18 – Conor Sammon (McMillan 70)
21 – Charlie Telfer (Todd 74)

Substitutes

8 – Ian McShane
17 – Robbie Leitch
19 – Josh Todd – 21; 74th
23 – Raffaele De Vita – 7; 83rd
29 – David McMillan – 18; 70th
1 – Cammy Bell (GK)

Goal – McManus 47, Sammon 66

Yellow Card – Doyle 77

Arbroath

21 – Derek Gaston
2 – Jason Thomson
3 – Colin Hamilton
4 – Ricky Little
5 – Thomas O’Brien (c)
6 – Mark Whatley
8 – Michael McKenna (Kader 77)
11 – Bobby Linn (Chalmers 77)
15 – Luke Donnelly
16 – Scott Stewart
22 – Miko Virtanen (Gold 59)

Substitutes

7 – David Gold – 22; 59th
10 – Gavin Swankie
12 – Omar Kader – 8; 70th
18 – James Murphy
23 – Logan Chalmers – 11; 70th
21 – Darren Jamieson (GK)

Yellow Card – Donnelly 61

Attendance; 2704 (222 Arbroath fans)

Referee: Euan Anderson
Assistant Referee 1: Alastair Mather
Assistant Referee 2: David Ingram

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