Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     CelticCeltic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gary GemmellG. Gemmell53
G
1
G
60Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
Stefano VasariS. Vasari61
D
captain2
D
69Dominique PavonD. Pavon
Mauricio PastorM. Pastor57
D
3
D
65Jose Javier PichichiJ. Pichichi
Hauke HermannH. Hermann55
D
4
D
63Nils RöhligN. Röhlig
Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell51
D
5
M
74Carl TaylorC. Taylor
Craig MatteoC. Matteo64
M
6
M
71Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam
George WiseG. Wise60
M
7captain
M
70Martin MakinM. Makin
Massimo BedinM. Bedin60
M
8
M
69Filipe MonteiroF. Monteiro
Marc SchefflerM. Scheffler67
A
9
A
70Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Gary RitchieG. Ritchie66
A
10
A
69Mamar SerredszumM. Serredszum
Andy DickovA. Dickov59
A
11
A
67Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani
 
Gianluca DalmatG. Dalmat59
M
12
A
65Anton WillA. Will
John McNeillJ. McNeill59
A
13
A
61Richard HutchisonR. Hutchison
Scott MccallS. Mccall59
M
14
D
57Craig StrachanC. Strachan

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Celtic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albion Rovers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.


0.00
Celtic kick off the first half!
2.33
Hauke Hermann makes a simple pass to George Wise. George Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
6.02
Dries Zuidam passes the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Gary Gemmell is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.22
Massimo Bedin passes the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov shoots from outside the area but is denied by Gavin Gallacher. Excellent save.
15.52
Carl Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Dani but the linesman indicates offside!
18.44
Carl Taylor hits a low pass to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.57
Nils Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Dries Zuidam hits a low pass to Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.43
Dries Zuidam knocks the ball forward to Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
27.10
Dries Zuidam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.09
Massimo Bedin plays the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.28
Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Gary Ritchie collects the pass. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
33.39
Nils Röhlig runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nils Röhlig finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.57
Massimo Bedin knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.08
Mauricio Pastor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Dickov. With imagination, Andy Dickov plays the ball forward to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Gallacher with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
42.03
Dries Zuidam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
44.33
George Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Serredszum collects the pass. Mamar Serredszum knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
48.41
Jose Javier Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.50
Seeing a gap ahead, George Wise plays the ball forward to Andy Dickov. Andy Dickov knocks the ball forward, putting Massimo Bedin through on goal. Massimo Bedin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.43
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
66.39
Paul Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Dani controls it well on his chest. Garcia Duque Dani whips in a cross ball towards Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
67.47
Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paul Naysmith is offside!
73.19
Hauke Hermann kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Dalmat. Gianluca Dalmat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dries Zuidam.
75.20
Garcia Duque Dani clumsily knocks into Mauricio Pastor. The referee calls over Garcia Duque Dani and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Pastor runs off the knock.
77.09
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Anton Will replacing Mamar Serredszum, Richard Hutchison replacing Martin Makin and Craig Strachan replacing Garcia Duque Dani .
78.11
Marc Scheffler clumsily knocks into Carl Taylor. The referee calls over Marc Scheffler and shows him a yellow card! Carl Taylor runs off the knock.
79.08
Dries Zuidam surges forward with the ball. Dries Zuidam shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.12
Dries Zuidam comes in with a late challenge on Massimo Bedin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Massimo Bedin stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.44
John McNeill hits a low pass to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.15
Gianluca Dalmat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
Scott Mccall threads a neat ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Albion Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

Celtic
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%

Scorers
Craig Matteo 2, 84
Marc Scheffler 39
Mamar Serredszum 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Matteo of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Gary Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Stefano Vasari (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Hermann (DEF)
7
5.Duncan Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Craig Matteo (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.George Wise (MID)
7
8.Massimo Bedin (MID)
6
9.Marc Scheffler (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Gary Ritchie (ATT)
7
11.Andy Dickov (ATT)
7
 
12.Gianluca Dalmat (MID)
6
13.John McNeill (ATT)
6
14.Scott Mccall (MID)
6

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)
6
6.Dries Zuidam (MID)yellow card
7
7.Martin Makin (MID)
6
8.Filipe Monteiro (MID)
6
9.Paul Naysmith (ATT)
6
10.Mamar Serredszum (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Anton Will (ATT)
6
13.Richard Hutchison (ATT)
6
14.Craig Strachan (DEF)
6