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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Heart of Midlothian. A crowd of 16,634 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Heart of Midlothian appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
3.07
0-0Marek Iwan surges forward with the ball. Marek Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.59
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.26
Roman Polyachenko threads the ball through to Giannis Gouzanis. Giannis Gouzanis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.57
Jonatan Osmanowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.03
1-0Rolf Leitner makes a probing pass to Jean-Christophe Celestini. Jean-Christophe Celestini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.31
Danny Grella knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
22.44
1-0Dominic Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Ronnie Windass!
24.52
Stephen Law makes a simple pass to Jonatan Osmanowski. Jonatan Osmanowski chips the ball to his team mate, Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski shoots from 20 yards but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
30.30
Stephen Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Luiz Miguel De Souza. Luiz Miguel De Souza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
34.31
Rolf Leitner makes a probing pass to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ronnie Windass.
40.29
Craig Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell sees space and advances. Kevin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
44.11
Ismael Türkyilmaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig advances with the ball. Dominic Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith powers a header at goal. Ronnie Windass is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off the second half!
47.32
Jean-Christophe Celestini makes a simple pass to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Alec Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Gavin Gallacher rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ronnie Windass had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
51.34
Marek Iwan takes it forward alone. Marek Iwan tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.42
Jonatan Osmanowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.40
3-0Younès Belgherbi hacks Craig Campbell from behind! Younès Belgherbi is given a warning by the referee! Craig Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
Jonatan Osmanowski passes the ball forward to Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Heitor Martins easily smothers it!
63.23
Jean-Christophe Celestini threads the ball through to Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Ronnie Windass.
72.06
Jonatan Osmanowski surges forward with the ball. Jonatan Osmanowski whips in a cross ball towards Jurek Malkowski. Jurek Malkowski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.33
Danny Grella surges forward with the ball. Danny Grella knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.28
Luiz Miguel De Souza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi lofts in a cross ball towards Giannis Gouzanis. Giannis Gouzanis flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.49
Luiz Miguel De Souza brings the ball forward. Luiz Miguel De Souza plays a perfect one-two with Giannis Gouzanis and rushes in on goal... Luiz Miguel De Souza tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.17
Jean-Christophe Celestini knocks the ball forward to Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.32
Jean-Christophe Celestini threads the ball through to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.33
Jonatan Osmanowski kicks a strong pass forward to Younès Belgherbi. Younès Belgherbi shoots from long range but it flies wide!
87.30
3-2Jean-Christophe Celestini makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Christophe Celestini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Windass who gathers it comfortably.
89.49
Jonatan Osmanowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giannis Gouzanis. Giannis Gouzanis shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
33.8%
45%
21.2%
Scorers
| Gavin Gallacher 18, 47 Alec Naysmith 44 | Jurek Malkowski 72 Luiz Miguel De Souza 79 |