Match reports for 26/11/05

Falkirk GHG 3
Harris 2

Falkirk got off to a great start in this years indoor with a victory against perennial title contenders Harris. Despite the defection of Ally Wilson, last season's top scorer, to Clydesdale, it was a strong Falkirk squad that took to the court. Falkirk almost took the lead when Michael Watson's effort from Falkirk's first corner struck the inside of the post, while Robert Thomson and Stafford Dickson prevented Harris from converting corners of their own at he other end. Direct play from Falkirk created a great chance for Iain Fraser, but his shot was sent wide when it was easier to score. Falkirk eventually took the lead after Douglas Nicol burst through from midfield, and his ball past the Harris keeper allowed Watson to shoot home from a tight angle. Harris equalised just before half time, but Falkirk retook the lead at the start of the second half with Nicol again setting up Watson to shoot home from the top of the box. Harris fought back once more to equalise for a second time, but were only level for a minute before Falkirk scored the winning goal. James Moran broke up a Harris attack and sent a long ball down the boards to Chris Anderson, whose ball inside was converted by Michael Watson for his and Falkirk's third. With time running out, the Falkirk defence held firm to give the local side their first three points of the season.

Falkirk GHG 1
Watsonians 6

Falkirk went from high to low in the space of 20 minutes as they were immediately back on court to face Watsonians. The first half was fairly even, but Watson's denied the Falkirk attack the same space afforded to them in the first game, and chances were few and far between. Watsonians scored twice in quick succession after mistakes by the home side, and as Falkirk pushed forward in the second half, Watson's hit them on the break to race into a five goal lead. Fearing a "granny", Falkirk were relieved to see James Moran pick up his first goal of the season with a flick in off the left hand post. Watsonians completed the scoring to round off a comfortable victory, and leave Falkirk pondering about what had gone wrong.

Falkirk GHG 6
Greenock 4

After seeing Greenock's opening two matches, Falkirk were expecting a tough game against their newly promoted opponents, and so it proved as Greenock took a two goal lead. Had it not been for Robert Thomson the deficit could have been a lot worse, but when Douglas Nicol converted a minute before half time, it gave Falkirk a much needed boost. A constructive half time team talk saw Falkirk raise their game in the second half, and goals from Arthur Robertson and Stafford Dickson gave Falkirk the lead for the first time. With Kevin Russell and Douglas Nicol bossing the middle of the park, Falkirk were well on top, and Chris Anderson set up Iain Fraser for Falkirk's fourth. Stafford Dickson scored his second with a penalty flick into the top corner for Falkirk's fifth, before Greenock pulled a goal back. Falkirk's outdoor corner routine paid dividends indoors as Watson stepped past two defenders before setting up Stafford Dickson to complete his hat-trick and seal the three points. Greenock got a consolation goal in the final minute, but Falkirk played out the time for their second win of the day.

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