League
Falkirk2–1Inverness CT
McMenamin 36′
Lee 83′
Stuart McCaffrey 13′
Lineups
Falkirk
Falkirk · Starting XI
- Hill
- Lawrie
- McPherson
- MacKenzie
- Hughes
- Sharp
- Rahim
- Nicholls
- Lee
- Latapy
- McMenamin
Falkirk · Substitutes
- MacLaren
- Scally
- Rodgers
- MacSween
- Hutchison
Falkirk · Subs used
- MacLaren -> MacKenzie43′
- Scally -> Nicholls86′
Falkirk · Manager
- John Hughes
Falkirk · Cautions
- Not recorded
Falkirk · Red cards
- Not recorded
Inverness CT
Inverness CT · Starting XI
Inverness CT · Substitutes
Inverness CT · Subs used
- Charlie Christiefor Paul Ritchie66′
- David Proctorfor Steven Hislop86′
Inverness CT · Manager
Inverness CT · Cautions
- Ross Tokely80′
- Russell Duncan80′
- Steven Hislop80′
- Roy McBain80′
Inverness CT · Red cards
Match report
Yaz: A disappointing start to the league campaign at Falkirk's temporary home in Stenhousemuir. Lord MacFarlane presented Falkirk with the 2002/03 Championship flag before the match and they went on to dominate most of the 90 minutes. It was Caley Thistle, however, who took the lead in 13 minutes when a curling Roy McBain corner from the right eluded the defence and Stuart McCaffrey scrambled it home. From then on the visitors were forced to defend back to their 18 yard line and to hit only on the break. The man who made all the difference was Russell Latapy whose…Read moreRead less
Yaz:
A disappointing start to the league campaign at Falkirk's temporary home in Stenhousemuir.
Lord MacFarlane presented Falkirk with the 2002/03 Championship flag before the match and they went on to dominate most of the 90 minutes.
It was Caley Thistle, however, who took the lead in 13 minutes when a curling Roy McBain corner from the right eluded the defence and Stuart McCaffrey scrambled it home.
From then on the visitors were forced to defend back to their 18 yard line and to hit only on the break. The man who made all the difference was Russell Latapy whose pace and trickery were constant problems. Falkirk's pressure finally paid off in 36 minutes when a low Davie Nicholls ball came in from the left and Colin McMenamin turned it into the roof of the net.
Scott MacKenzie was stretchered off in 43 minutes and replaced by trialist Andy MacLaren.
A poor kick out by Falkirk keeper Darren Hill just after the break gave a glimmer of hope but Steve Hislop was outnumbered before he could take advantage.
Latapy shot wide in 52 minutes then two minutes later only a brilliant McCaffrey block denied Jason Lee in the box. Davie Nicholls shot low and wide in 61 minutes then a Latapy free kick curled past the post.
Mark Brown tipped the ball off the head of Lee in 78 minutes but the game turned Falkirk's way when goalscorer Stuart McCaffrey was inexplicably shown a straight red card. He brought down McMenamin, a free kick was given then the referee spotted the raised flag of his far side assistant. After some consultation the red card was shown. Apparently McCaffrey's attempt to retrieve the ball from McMenamin's illegal hold was deemed to be stamping. This conclusion was a mystery to most at the game, including the Falkirk camp.
Yellow cards were flourished at Caley Thistle players as frustration mounted and it was no real surprise when Lee volleyed home the winner after a Latapy cross in 83 minutes.
In the closing minutes the score was only kept down by brilliant defending ; a Stuart Golabek tackle on Latapy who had an open goal and a Brown block from a Lee close-range shot. Things can only get better.
A disappointing start to the league campaign at Falkirk's temporary home in Stenhousemuir.
Lord MacFarlane presented Falkirk with the 2002/03 Championship flag before the match and they went on to dominate most of the 90 minutes.
It was Caley Thistle, however, who took the lead in 13 minutes when a curling Roy McBain corner from the right eluded the defence and Stuart McCaffrey scrambled it home.
From then on the visitors were forced to defend back to their 18 yard line and to hit only on the break. The man who made all the difference was Russell Latapy whose pace and trickery were constant problems. Falkirk's pressure finally paid off in 36 minutes when a low Davie Nicholls ball came in from the left and Colin McMenamin turned it into the roof of the net.
Scott MacKenzie was stretchered off in 43 minutes and replaced by trialist Andy MacLaren.
A poor kick out by Falkirk keeper Darren Hill just after the break gave a glimmer of hope but Steve Hislop was outnumbered before he could take advantage.
Latapy shot wide in 52 minutes then two minutes later only a brilliant McCaffrey block denied Jason Lee in the box. Davie Nicholls shot low and wide in 61 minutes then a Latapy free kick curled past the post.
Mark Brown tipped the ball off the head of Lee in 78 minutes but the game turned Falkirk's way when goalscorer Stuart McCaffrey was inexplicably shown a straight red card. He brought down McMenamin, a free kick was given then the referee spotted the raised flag of his far side assistant. After some consultation the red card was shown. Apparently McCaffrey's attempt to retrieve the ball from McMenamin's illegal hold was deemed to be stamping. This conclusion was a mystery to most at the game, including the Falkirk camp.
Yellow cards were flourished at Caley Thistle players as frustration mounted and it was no real surprise when Lee volleyed home the winner after a Latapy cross in 83 minutes.
In the closing minutes the score was only kept down by brilliant defending ; a Stuart Golabek tackle on Latapy who had an open goal and a Brown block from a Lee close-range shot. Things can only get better.
Ian Broadfoot
