Match Report


CelticCeltic     AberdeenAberdeen
Ian DonaldsonIan Donaldson Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher60
G
1
G
56Wilfred EbbingeW. Ebbinge
Jose Javier PichichiJ. Pichichi65
D
2captain
D
64Noel DyerN. Dyer
Callum GoughC. Gough73
D
captain3
D
63Giulio GaravelliG. Garavelli
Jose RibeiroJ. Ribeiro67
D
4
D
61Hugo SoaresH. Soares
Scott TelferS. Telfer44
M
5
D
61Don HansenD. Hansen
Filipe MonteiroF. Monteiro69
M
6
M
73Kevin StrachanK. Strachan
Ivan MasonI. Mason70
M
7
M
62Jacob MurrayJ. Murray
Martin MakinM. Makin70
M
8
M
62Simon SchumacherS. Schumacher
Billy LuzhnyB. Luzhny69
A
9
A
60Craig CharltonC. Charlton
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith70
A
10
A
49Armin SchönenbornA. Schönenborn
Richard HutchisonR. Hutchison61
A
11
A
47Fabian CarbajalF. Carbajal
 
Dominique PavonD. Pavon69
D
12
M
62Colin ClelandC. Cleland
Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam71
M
13
D
60Garry WhiteG. White
Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani67
A
14
M
60Teddy JohnsonT. Johnson

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 9,920 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Ferguson.


0.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the first half underway!
2.50
Martin Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.58
Simon Schumacher kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton rushes past Callum Gough! Craig Charlton comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.26
Ivan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Scott Telfer collects the pass. Scott Telfer rushes past Giulio Garavelli! Scott Telfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
10.32
Ivan Mason hits a low pass to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Mason but the linesman indicates offside!
14.21
Ivan Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.29
Hugo Soares threads a neat ball through to Simon Schumacher. Simon Schumacher threads a neat ball through to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
21.44
Filipe Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
24.13
Jose Javier Pichichi makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Pichichi makes a simple pass to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro plays a one-two with Billy Luzhny and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Filipe Monteiro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
26.32
Noel Dyer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Noel Dyer threads a neat ball through to Jacob Murray. Jacob Murray rushes past Jose Javier Pichichi! Jacob Murray tries a spectacular strike. Jacob Murray scores for Aberdeen!!
30.24
Jacob Murray passes the ball forward to Fabian Carbajal. Fabian Carbajal kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Charlton but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.20
Jose Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer passes the ball forward to Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Luzhny but the linesman indicates offside!
40.34
Don Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Don Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
47.23
Martin Makin passes the ball forward to Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.38
Ivan Mason makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Mason shoots from distance. Good keeping from Wilfred Ebbinge as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.47
Filipe Monteiro takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Noel Dyer reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.09
Jose Ribeiro barges into Kevin Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Strachan runs off the knock.
55.26
Ivan Mason knocks the ball forward to Martin Makin. Martin Makin passes the ball forward to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
72.42
Filipe Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Makin. Martin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
75.39
Hugo Soares passes the ball forward to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Strachan plays a one-two with Craig Charlton and advances towards the goal... Kevin Strachan tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
78.27
Kevin Strachan catches Jose Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.03
Martin Makin makes a simple pass to Scott Telfer. Scott Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hutchison. With a superhuman jump, Richard Hutchison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
81.15
Giulio Garavelli sees Simon Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Craig Charlton controls it well on his chest. Craig Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.21
Richard Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Giulio Garavelli. Richard Hutchison is shown the yellow card! Giulio Garavelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.57
Kevin Strachan hits a low pass to Craig Charlton. Craig Charlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.53
Martin Makin flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Mason who takes it down. Ivan Mason shoots from outside the area but Wilfred Ebbinge reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
With some swift thinking, Paul Naysmith plays the ball forward to Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason plays a quick one-two with Richard Hutchison and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Ivan Mason provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

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

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%

Scorers
Jacob Murray 26
Kevin Strachan 40, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Strachan of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Gallacher (GK)
6
2.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
7
3.Callum Gough (DEF)
6
4.Jose Ribeiro (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Scott Telfer (MID)
6
6.Filipe Monteiro (MID)
6
7.Ivan Mason (MID)
7
8.Martin Makin (MID)
7
9.Billy Luzhny (ATT)
6
10.Paul Naysmith (ATT)
6
11.Richard Hutchison (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Dominique Pavon (DEF)
0
13.Dries Zuidam (MID)
0
14.Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)
0

1.Wilfred Ebbinge (GK)
8
2.Noel Dyer (DEF)
7
3.Giulio Garavelli (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Soares (DEF)
6
5.Don Hansen (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Strachan (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
7.Jacob Murray (MID)goal scored
8
8.Simon Schumacher (MID)
6
9.Craig Charlton (ATT)
7
10.Armin Schönenborn (ATT)
6
11.Fabian Carbajal (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Cleland (MID)
0
13.Garry White (DEF)
0
14.Teddy Johnson (MID)
0