Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Airdrieonians. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.20
0-0Jean-Christophe Celestini flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.28
0-0Kevin Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.38
Carlos Moya makes a simple pass to Don Hansen. Don Hansen makes a probing pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall shoots from 20 yards but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
9.15
Don Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Don Hansen plays a perfect one-two with Alex Amoah and rushes in on goal... Don Hansen takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Heitor Martins manages to gather it comfortably.
14.38
Jean-Christophe Celestini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.10
0-1Jan Jordan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Hansen. Don Hansen makes a probing pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall goes all the way! Craig Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.35
0-1Craig Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Greig. Dominic Greig surges forward with the ball. Dominic Greig knocks the ball forward to Gavin Gallacher but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.58
Felipe Miranda knocks the ball forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.35
0-1Rolf Leitner catches Alex Amoah on the ankles. Rolf Leitner is warned by the referee! Alex Amoah grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.44
0-1Don Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Craig Campbell. Don Naysmith is warned by the referee! Craig Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.40
Jean-Christophe Celestini threads the ball through to Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Tómas Björgvinsson!
45.00
Jan Jordan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Drazen Bergkamp. Drazen Bergkamp knocks the ball forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Heitor Martins manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
49.18
Jean-Christophe Celestini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Naysmith. Alec Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
51.23
Carlos Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Don Hansen. Don Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.17
Jean-Christophe Celestini decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Christophe Celestini shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Tómas Björgvinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
66.14
Carlos Moya flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Hansen. Don Hansen makes a simple pass to Alex Amoah. Alex Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Mccall!
69.29
Jan Jordan passes the ball forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Don Naysmith but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.17
0-2Airdrieonians are easily keeping Celtic at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.39
Felipe Miranda advances with the ball. Felipe Miranda plays a perfect one-two with Don Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Felipe Miranda shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.40
Kevin Caldwell threads the ball through to Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.53
Stephen Mccall decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Tómas Björgvinsson manages to keep it out.
89.20
Carlos Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Johnstone. Billy Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Don Naysmith. Don Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Amoah but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Craig Mccall 16, 66 |