Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Glebe Park where Brechin play host to Celtic. A crowd of 9,344 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Brechin are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Cleland.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
2.43
Dominique Pavon sees Filipe Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Monteiro makes an attacking run forward. Filipe Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Federico Di Meglio has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.09
Dominique Pavon catches Dion Peters on the ankles. Dominique Pavon is warned by the referee! Dion Peters runs off the knock.
6.09
Free kick to Brechin just outside the area...
7.59
Andy Mccall takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
10.04
Dominique Pavon pushes up the pitch. Dominique Pavon sees Filipe Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.27
David Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Rio Gerrard controls it well on his chest. Rio Gerrard threads the ball through to Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison whips in a cross ball towards Dion Peters. With a superhuman jump, Dion Peters connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin Gallacher didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
16.56
Gavin Mason hits a low pass to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.08
Dominique Pavon flicks a high pass forward to Carl Taylor who brings the ball under control. Carl Taylor threads a neat ball through to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Federico Di Meglio with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
21.25
Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Craig Henderson blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
22.42
Jose Javier Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Carl Taylor. With a delightful solo run, Carl Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Federico Di Meglio comfortably punches it away to safety.
24.35
Dion Peters flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie collects the pass. Oleg Eadie plays a one-two with Dion Peters and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Oleg Eadie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Gavin Gallacher manages to keep it out.
26.38
Gavin Mason threads the ball through to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard threads a neat ball through to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Morrison. Callum Morrison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Gavin Gallacher manages to keep it out.
27.03
Celtic are dictating the run of play here today.
28.50
Craig Henderson threads a neat ball through to Dion Peters. Dion Peters knocks the ball forward to Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Andy Mccall provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
32.35
Gregorio Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Pichichi.
33.49
Garcia Duque Dani threads a neat ball through to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Federico Di Meglio didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.12
Nils Röhlig hacks Callum Morrison from behind! The referee warns Nils Röhlig to calm down! Callum Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.34
Gavin Mason threads the ball through to Rio Gerrard. Rio Gerrard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Peters. Dion Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.18
Jose Javier Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Monteiro who takes it down. Filipe Monteiro passes the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.46
David Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McCoist. Colin McCoist flicks a high ball forward to Dion Peters who takes it down. Dion Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Mccall. Andy Mccall heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.56
Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Dani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brechin appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Brechin kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Carl Taylor threads a neat ball through to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro advances inside the box! Filipe Monteiro rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
48.57
Craig Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.27
Jose Javier Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.46
Filipe Monteiro makes a simple pass to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny rushes past David Ritchie! Billy Luzhny rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.45
Brechin have made a substitution with Craig McGrory replacing David Ritchie .
63.43
Craig Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Monteiro. The referee warns Craig Henderson to calm down! Filipe Monteiro runs off the knock.
66.37
Craig Henderson advances with the ball. Craig Henderson threads the ball through to Oleg Eadie. Oleg Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.47
With vision, Dominique Pavon laces a weighted ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Carl Taylor who gracefully takes it down. Carl Taylor cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Carl Taylor provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
73.23
Craig Strachan makes a simple pass to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Carl Taylor controls it well on his chest. Carl Taylor shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
77.27
Carl Taylor picks a pass forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
78.49
With wonderful vision, Oleg Eadie laces a through ball forward to Dion Peters. Dion Peters finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.20
Carl Taylor threads a neat ball through to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison advances inside the box! Richard Hutchison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Federico Di Meglio manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.26
Nils Röhlig threads the ball through to Dominique Pavon. Dominique Pavon surges forward with the ball. Dominique Pavon makes a probing pass between the defence to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.56
Rio Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Eadie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oleg Eadie plays a quick one-two with Andy Mccall and rushes in on goal... Oleg Eadie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Filipe Monteiro shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.6%
58.4%
Play Area
30.3%
40.4%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Taylor of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Federico Di Meglio (GK)
6
2.David Ritchie (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Mason (DEF)
6
4.Craig Henderson (DEF)
6
5.Gregorio Cruz (MID)
6
6.Dion Peters (MID)
6
7.Rio Gerrard (MID)
6
8.Colin McCoist (MID)
6
9.Callum Morrison (ATT)
6
10.Andy Mccall (ATT)
6
11.Oleg Eadie (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig McGrory (MID)
6
13.Dominic Meiklejohn (ATT)
0
14.Dominic Morrison (MID)
0