Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to East Stirling. A crowd of 19,466 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the match!
6.24
0-0Antonino Galante passes the ball forward to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.42
Gary Young makes a simple pass to Vegard Berg. Vegard Berg makes a simple pass to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.34
Oscar Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Mccall.
15.50
0-0Walter Nelson advances with the ball. Walter Nelson whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Heitor Martins!
16.39
Walter Nelson chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah directs the ball goalwards with his head. Heitor Martins easily smothers it.
20.08
0-0Rolf Leitner barges into Muzzy Abdullah. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Muzzy Abdullah stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.16
Vegard Berg chips the ball to his team mate, Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Heitor Martins.
22.12
Jean-Christophe Celestini makes a probing pass to Richard Hall. Richard Hall shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rabiu Amunike.
27.41
0-0Antonino Galante threads the ball through to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.16
Gary Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Nelson. Walter Nelson passes the ball forward to Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.07
0-0Antonino Galante comes in with a late challenge on Youssef El Brazi. Antonino Galante is warned by the referee! Youssef El Brazi stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.50
Antonino Galante knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hall. Richard Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.16
Walter Nelson hacks Jean-Christophe Celestini from behind! Walter Nelson is shown the yellow card! Jean-Christophe Celestini runs off the knock.
39.21
0-0Vegard Berg knocks the ball to his team mate, Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Abdullah but the linesman indicates offside!
40.39
Stephen Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
East Stirling kick off and get the second half underway!
51.29
Jean-Christophe Celestini threads the ball through to Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher goes all the way! Gavin Gallacher takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rabiu Amunike.
53.41
Antonino Galante flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rabiu Amunike easily picks it out of the air!
59.55
Youssef El Brazi makes a simple pass to Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Türkyilmaz.
61.35
Vegard Berg makes a probing pass to Muzzy Abdullah. Muzzy Abdullah passes the ball forward but Brett Schwarzer is offside!
69.02
Stephen Mccall surges forward with the ball. Stephen Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hall. Richard Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Young.
72.52
Youssef El Brazi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brett Schwarzer. Brett Schwarzer whips in a cross ball towards Houssin Ramzi. Houssin Ramzi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Heitor Martins!
75.44
Jean-Christophe Celestini sees a break and surges forward. Jean-Christophe Celestini flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.49
0-0Walter Nelson comes in with a late challenge on Jean-Christophe Celestini. Walter Nelson is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Jean-Christophe Celestini runs off the knock.
79.08
Stephen Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Celestini. Jean-Christophe Celestini kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher heads the ball goalwards. Rabiu Amunike easily picks it out of the air!
81.49
Jean-Christophe Celestini threads the ball through to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rabiu Amunike manages to gather it comfortably.
87.47
Vegard Berg sees a break and surges forward. Vegard Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Türkyilmaz.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
32.5%
43.8%
23.8%