Match Report


CelticCeltic     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher60
G
1
G
64Neil HendryN. Hendry
Dominique PavonD. Pavon69
D
2
D
60Carlos LopesC. Lopes
Jose Javier PichichiJ. Pichichi65
D
3
D
59Matthias EngelsM. Engels
Nils RöhligN. Röhlig63
D
4
D
54Duncan BoothD. Booth
Carl TaylorC. Taylor73
M
5captain
D
54Gary GemmillG. Gemmill
Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam71
M
6
M
69Kevin SullivanK. Sullivan
Martin MakinM. Makin70
M
captain7
M
58Billy BoothB. Booth
Filipe MonteiroF. Monteiro68
M
8
M
55Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith70
A
9
A
66Colin McinnesC. Mcinnes
Mamar SerredszumM. Serredszum69
A
10
A
64Stuart NivenS. Niven
Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani67
A
11
A
62Dominic RaeD. Rae
 
Anton WillA. Will65
A
12
A
58Craig GlassC. Glass
Richard HutchisonR. Hutchison61
A
13
G
57Colin MckinlayC. Mckinlay
Craig StrachanC. Strachan56
D
14
M
54Scott McCoistS. McCoist

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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 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Ferguson.


0.00
The first half starts with Airdrieonians kicking off!
3.36
Billy Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Paul Naysmith. The referee calls over Billy Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Paul Naysmith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.03
Dries Zuidam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.52
Carlos Lopes plays a long ball forward. Stuart Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
15.52
With imagination, Billy Booth plays the ball forward to Dominic Rae. Dominic Rae shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
16.01
Martin Makin hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.32
Jose Javier Pichichi makes a high pass forward. Dries Zuidam shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Dries Zuidam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
21.56
Jose Javier Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Martin Makin. Martin Makin flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
22.55
Showing composure, Matthias Engels laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven flicks a high pass forward. Colin Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Pichichi.
26.26
Billy Booth brings the ball forward. Billy Booth plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Niven and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Booth shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.13
Dries Zuidam kicks a strong pass forward to Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
28.07
Jose Javier Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Carl Taylor who takes it down. Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Dani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garcia Duque Dani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.04
Stuart Niven knocks the ball forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.12
Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward to Paul Naysmith who brings the ball under control. Paul Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.40
Dominique Pavon laces a through ball forward to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam advances with the ball. Dries Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.06
Martin Makin sees a break and surges forward. Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Serredszum controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Mamar Serredszum rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Neil Hendry had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
42.46
Dries Zuidam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum whips the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Hendry picks it out of the air!
45.00
Colin Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Gallacher smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Airdrieonians appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
49.48
Matthias Engels flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Sullivan who takes it down. Kevin Sullivan darts forward. Kevin Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Gavin Gallacher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.17
Filipe Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.57
Carl Taylor makes a strong solo run forward. Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Serredszum controls it well on his chest. Mamar Serredszum controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Garcia Duque Dani through on goal. Garcia Duque Dani rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Neil Hendry.
62.35
Corner kick to Celtic. Dries Zuidam plays it out to the edge of the box. Kevin Sullivan reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.34
Billy Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
66.52
Filipe Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Makin. Martin Makin advances inside the box! Martin Makin rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.10
Kevin Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.57
Garcia Duque Dani sees Paul Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Naysmith tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Neil Hendry!
75.56
With imagination, Billy Hutchison picks a pass forward to Colin Mcinnes. Colin Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Hutchison. Billy Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.17
Celtic have made a substitution with Richard Hutchison replacing Martin Makin .
79.08
Dries Zuidam knocks the ball forward to Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.19
Dries Zuidam advances with the ball. Dries Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.21
Dominique Pavon makes a strong solo run forward. Dominique Pavon makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Neil Hendry manages to keep it out.
87.50
Jose Javier Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Paul Naysmith collects the pass. Paul Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Mamar Serredszum who brings the ball under control. Mamar Serredszum shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Neil Hendry smothers it!
90.00
Richard Hutchison receives the ball from a throw-in from Filipe Monteiro. Richard Hutchison decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Airdrieonians
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
22.4%
43.5%
34.1%

Scorers
Mamar Serredszum 38
Martin Makin 67
Colin Mcinnes 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Makin of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Dominique Pavon (DEF)
6
3.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
4.Nils Röhlig (DEF)
6
5.Carl Taylor (MID)
7
6.Dries Zuidam (MID)
7
7.Martin Makin (MID)goal scored
9
8.Filipe Monteiro (MID)
7
9.Paul Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Mamar Serredszum (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)
6
 
12.Anton Will (ATT)
0
13.Richard Hutchison (ATT)
6
14.Craig Strachan (DEF)
0

1.Neil Hendry (GK)
8
2.Carlos Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Matthias Engels (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Booth (DEF)
6
5.Gary Gemmill (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Sullivan (MID)
7
7.Billy Booth (MID)
6
8.Billy Hutchison (MID)yellow card
5
9.Colin Mcinnes (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stuart Niven (ATT)
6
11.Dominic Rae (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Glass (ATT)
0
13.Colin Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Scott McCoist (MID)
0