Murrell scores as Falkirk beat Kilmarnock 3-0

Falkirk beat Kilmarnock 3-0 at home in the Scottish Premiership. Two own goals helped Falkirk on the day. Visiting centre-backs Cathal McCarthy and George Stanger both put the ball into the net past Calum Ferrie, while Jacob Murrell also scored with a header.

After a difficult start to the season, John McGlynn's side have lost only one of their last six matches. From the early minutes, in strong wind conditions, it was clear that the team that adapted better would come out on top. That team was Falkirk.

For most of the first half, neither side could control the ball or the game. Falkirk, however, adapted better. The wind was blowing against the visitors, which kept the first half tense. Leon McCann's deep cross swung towards the top corner, and Ferrie had to tip the ball over the crossbar.

As the break approached, Falkirk began pushing the game into Kilmarnock's half. Ethan Ross delivered a fine cross from the right, and Murrell headed it into the net at the far post, giving the home side the lead in the 29th minute. The goal was Murrell's fifth league goal of the season.