Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Dumbarton. A crowd of 16,435 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Celtic and Dumbarton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Celtic and Dumbarton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the match underway!
8.09
0-0Frank Adams makes a simple pass to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott brings the ball forward. Paul Elliott threads the ball through to Esteban Gallardo but he's offside!
9.31
0-0Antonino Galante makes a simple pass to Richard Hall. Richard Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.27
0-0Billy Inglis knocks the ball forward to Dayo Robbiati. Dayo Robbiati makes a probing pass to Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Heitor Martins who gathers it comfortably.
14.13
Billy Inglis takes it forward alone. Billy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart McNeill but he's offside!
15.14
1-0Craig Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Galante. Antonino Galante passes the ball forward to Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. Dominic Gemmell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.46
Frank Adams makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Lloyd. Nwankwo Lloyd threads the ball through to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo whips in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.12
Paul Elliott makes a probing pass to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo lofts in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
28.15
Dayo Robbiati sees a break and surges forward. Dayo Robbiati whips in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.03
1-0Callum Elliott knocks the ball forward to Paul Elliott. Paul Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup directs the ball goalwards with his head but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
36.21
Paul Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.43
Craig Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Christophe Celestini. Jean-Christophe Celestini threads the ball through to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.02
Antonino Galante makes a simple pass to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Celtic kick off the second half!
47.01
2-0Celtic are easily keeping Dumbarton at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
48.26
2-0Jean-Christophe Celestini catches Dayo Robbiati on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Christophe Celestini and warns him to calm down! Dayo Robbiati gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.57
Paul Elliott knocks the ball to his team mate, Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Türkyilmaz.
51.03
2-0Dayo Robbiati catches Jean-Christophe Celestini on the ankles. Dayo Robbiati is warned by the referee! Jean-Christophe Celestini runs off the knock.
53.02
Antonino Galante knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hall. Richard Hall shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Dominic Gemmell had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
59.00
Paul Elliott makes a probing pass to Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.54
Kevin Caldwell makes a probing pass to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
61.07
Craig Campbell threads the ball through to Antonino Galante. Antonino Galante passes the ball forward to Richard Hall. Richard Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.29
Stephen Mccall makes a simple pass to Antonino Galante. Antonino Galante makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dominic Gemmell manages to gather it comfortably.
66.06
Dayo Robbiati knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart McNeill. Stuart McNeill plays a perfect one-two with Esteban Gallardo and rushes in on goal... Stuart McNeill rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.12
Esteban Gallardo catches Craig Campbell on the ankles. Esteban Gallardo is given a warning by the referee! Craig Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.37
Stephen Mccall makes a simple pass to Antonino Galante. Antonino Galante kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.02
Nwankwo Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.53
Antonino Galante comes in with a late challenge on Paul Elliott. Antonino Galante is given a warning by the referee! Paul Elliott runs off the knock.
87.07
Callum Elliott sees a break and surges forward. Callum Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Gallardo. Esteban Gallardo knocks in a cross ball towards Carsten Laudrup. Carsten Laudrup heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
89.39
Stephen Mccall decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith plays a perfect one-two with Richard Hall and rushes in on goal... Alec Naysmith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Dominic Gemmell is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
30.8%
42.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Alec Naysmith 15, 38 Richard Hall 53 | Esteban Gallardo 81 |