Match Report


DumbartonDumbarton     CelticCeltic
Computer Player Computer Player Ian Donaldson Ian Donaldson
Spencer YoudsS. Youds59
G
1
G
60Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher
Stefano FabrieS. Fabrie61
D
2
D
65Jose Javier PichichiJ. Pichichi
Claudio RomeroC. Romero52
D
3
D
63Nils RöhligN. Röhlig
Gavin BurleyG. Burley52
D
captain4
D
73Callum GoughC. Gough
Andy SounessA. Souness60
M
5
D
67Jose RibeiroJ. Ribeiro
Garcia Duque CentoG. Cento55
M
6
M
69Filipe MonteiroF. Monteiro
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson54
M
7captain
M
74Carl TaylorC. Taylor
Colin LumsdonC. Lumsdon54
M
8
A
68Billy LuzhnyB. Luzhny
Craig StrachanC. Strachan57
A
9
A
67Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani
Florian CalabuigF. Calabuig53
A
10
A
61Richard HutchisonR. Hutchison
Alfredo RubioA. Rubio53
A
11
A
70Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
 
Arno ArnoldA. Arnold55
G
12
G
41Marcus PallisterM. Pallister
Marino AmorusoM. Amoruso51
G
13
M
71Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam
Paul MckinlayP. Mckinlay50
M
14
A
69Mamar SerredszumM. Serredszum

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Celtic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Dumbarton 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 Alec Collins.


0.00
The whistle blows and Dumbarton get the match underway!
8.51
Filipe Monteiro hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.06
Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Florian Calabuig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Florian Calabuig whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dumbarton!
21.37
Craig Strachan clumsily knocks into Carl Taylor. Craig Strachan is shown the yellow card! Carl Taylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
Garcia Duque Cento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garcia Duque Cento passes the ball forward but Alfredo Rubio is offside!
26.20
Colin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
30.40
Craig Strachan catches Nils Röhlig on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Strachan and warns him to calm down! Nils Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.28
Colin Lumsdon takes it forward alone. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig flicks the ball with his head but Gavin Gallacher reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Garcia Duque Cento comes in with a late challenge on Billy Luzhny. The referee brings Garcia Duque Cento to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Luzhny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
47.48
Filipe Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Paul Naysmith controls it well on his chest. Paul Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
53.49
Colin Lumsdon threads a neat ball through to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.55
Garcia Duque Cento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Lumsdon. Colin Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
55.20
Craig Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
61.15
Claudio Romero passes the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson threads a neat ball through to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gavin Gallacher. Excellent save.
67.56
Craig Davidson hacks Carl Taylor from behind! The referee calls over Craig Davidson and shows him a yellow card! Carl Taylor runs off the knock.
69.19
Filipe Monteiro takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor threads a neat ball through to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Spencer Youds manages to gather it.
71.29
Claudio Romero threads a neat ball through to Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Rubio collects the pass. Alfredo Rubio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Pichichi.
72.50
Without breaking stride, Filipe Monteiro plays the ball forward to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
75.25
Carl Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Burley.
77.05
Gavin Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Davidson. Without breaking stride, Craig Davidson plays the ball forward to Craig Strachan. Craig Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Rubio. Alfredo Rubio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.05
Stefano Fabrie chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Florian Calabuig. Florian Calabuig shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.44
Callum Gough flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Filipe Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
89.52
Garcia Duque Dani advances with the ball. Garcia Duque Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith makes a convincing header. Spencer Youds picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Dumbarton

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

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%

Scorers
Craig Strachan 15
Alfredo Rubio 77
Garcia Duque Dani 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garcia Duque Dani of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Spencer Youds (GK)
8
2.Stefano Fabrie (DEF)
7
3.Claudio Romero (DEF)
7
4.Gavin Burley (DEF)
6
5.Andy Souness (MID)
6
6.Garcia Duque Cento (MID)
6
7.Craig Davidson (MID)yellow card
7
8.Colin Lumsdon (MID)
7
9.Craig Strachan (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Florian Calabuig (ATT)
8
11.Alfredo Rubio (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Arno Arnold (GK)
0
13.Marino Amoruso (GK)
0
14.Paul Mckinlay (MID)
0

1.Gavin Gallacher (GK)
7
2.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
3.Nils Röhlig (DEF)
6
4.Callum Gough (DEF)
7
5.Jose Ribeiro (DEF)
6
6.Filipe Monteiro (MID)
7
7.Carl Taylor (MID)
7
8.Billy Luzhny (ATT)
6
9.Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Richard Hutchison (ATT)
6
11.Paul Naysmith (ATT)
7
 
12.Marcus Pallister (GK)
0
13.Dries Zuidam (MID)
0
14.Mamar Serredszum (ATT)
0