Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Celtic. A crowd of 20,029 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
12.50
0-0Drazen Bergkamp chips the ball to his team mate, David White. David White kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Amoah but the referee indicates it's offside!
14.41
0-0Talal Fertout knocks the ball to his team mate, David White. David White kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Heitor Martins!
15.29
Sander Juffing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Drazen Bergkamp. Drazen Bergkamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall threads the ball through to David White but he's offside!
26.00
Antonino Galante makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Tómas Björgvinsson.
27.17
0-0Craig Mccall catches Stephen Mccall on the ankles. Craig Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mccall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.53
0-0Rolf Leitner sees a break and surges forward. Rolf Leitner flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.54
0-0Jean-Christophe Celestini catches Talal Fertout on the ankles. Jean-Christophe Celestini is shown the yellow card! Talal Fertout runs off the knock.
34.33
0-0Talal Fertout makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.18
Jean-Christophe Celestini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto plays a perfect one-two with Richard Hall and rushes in on goal... Filippo Bellotto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.11
Stephen Mccall surges forward with the ball. Stephen Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Drazen Bergkamp threads the ball through to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall goes all the way! Craig Mccall shoots from just inside the box but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Celtic kick off!
47.18
1-0Jan Jordan passes the ball forward to Felipe Miranda. Felipe Miranda knocks the ball forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.48
Talal Fertout sees space and advances. Talal Fertout whips in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Heitor Martins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.03
Drazen Bergkamp passes the ball forward to David White. David White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.43
Antonino Galante surges forward with the ball. Antonino Galante knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hall. Richard Hall directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.05
Ismael Türkyilmaz decides to run forward with the ball. Ismael Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Tómas Björgvinsson manages to keep it out.
69.18
Jean-Christophe Celestini decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Christophe Celestini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
71.16
Serafim Cuza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Drazen Bergkamp. Drazen Bergkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.31
2-0Sander Juffing hacks Richard Hall from behind! Sander Juffing is given a warning by the referee! Richard Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.45
Sander Juffing knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall whips in a cross ball towards Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah flicks the ball with his head but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
75.13
Antonino Galante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hall. Richard Hall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
78.21
Rolf Leitner catches Craig Mccall on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.17
Ismael Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Tómas Björgvinsson.
90.00
Serafim Cuza hacks Richard Hall from behind! Serafim Cuza is given a warning by the referee! Richard Hall runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
26.2%
43.8%
30%
Scorers
| Craig Mccall 47 Alex Amoah 51 |