Introduction
Falkirk recorded an emphatic 2-1 win over Hearts on Tuesday night.
Ben Krauhaus gave the Bairns the lead in the first ten minutes before James Wilson equalised for Hearts in the 22nd minute.
Owen Eames then struck in the 68th minute to hand John McGlynn’s side all three points and end Hearts’ four-game winning streak in the league.
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Attack
Falkirk were more than good value for their win on Tuesday night, boasting an xG of 2.38 to Hearts’ 1.46.
John McGlynn’s side also edged to shooting metrics, having 12 shots to Hearts’ nine and each side having four shots on target.
Ben Krauhaus opened the scoring in the 8th minute, converting a cross from Ryan Strain with a left-footed finish worth 0.24 xG.
Owen Eames added the second in the 68th minute, a right-footed effort worth 0.20 xG.
The majority of Falkirk’s attacks came centrally, and carried 1.94 xG from nine attempts, 82% of the team’s total threat, well ahead of the seven attacks down the left that produced none at all.
Ethan Ross and Calvin Fodrey both struck late efforts in the 90th minute, worth 0.27 and 0.57 xG respectively.
Defence
Falkirk conceded just once on Tuesday night, as Hearts had nine shots, four on target, for 1.46 xG.
James Wilson scored the Jambos’ only goal of the game, converting a Josh McPake cross in the 22nd minute for a shot worth 0.83 xG.
Scott Bain made three saves in total for Falkirk, one of them a reflex stop, from the four shots he faced.
Falkirk’s PPDA (passes per defensive action) read 10.6 against Hearts’ 11.7, meaning Falkirk made a defensive action for roughly every ten and a half opponent passes.
Possession
Falkirk had 43% possession on Tuesday, dropping to 37% in the second half as Hearts pushed to take control of the game.
The average Falkirk possession lasted 13 seconds compared with 15 for the visitors.
Despite having less possession, Falkirk matched Hearts for entries into the final third, 27 completed passes there to Hearts’ 24.
Set pieces
There were only seven corners on Tuesday night, with Falkirk racking up three and Hearts four.
Falkirk managed one shot from their three corners and Hearts one from their four.
Players
Ben Krauhaus scored the opener from 36 actions, 16 of them successful, in 57 minutes before being substituted.
Owen Eames scored the winner and completed all four of his dribble attempts, adding five touches in the penalty area and winning 12 of his 20 duels (60%) across 87 minutes.
For Hearts, James Wilson scored from a Josh McPake cross before being replaced at half-time, his shot worth 0.83 xG.
Jordi Altena was Hearts’ busiest performer at right-back, completing 61 of 86 actions (71%).
Conclusion
Tuesday night’s victory ended a five-game winless run across all competitions in emphatic style.
John McGlynn’s side may have had less of the ball, but the xG and shots metrics show they were far more efficient than Hearts and were good value for their win.
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