Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Celtic and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Celtic and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen McNeill.
0.00
Celtic kick off and get the first half underway!
2.21
Dominique Pavon knocks the ball forward to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.10
Stefano Vasari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimo Bedin. Massimo Bedin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo shoots from outside the area but somehow Gavin Gallacher manages to keep it out.
8.48
Filipe Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.41
Massimo Bedin plays the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.19
Hauke Hermann breaks forward. Hauke Hermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.57
Callum Gough advances with the ball. Callum Gough knocks the ball forward to Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
21.58
Filipe Monteiro sees Richard Hutchison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Dani controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Garcia Duque Dani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.29
Filipe Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
48.45
Craig Matteo threads a neat ball through to Gary Ritchie. Gary Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler flicks the ball with his head. Gavin Gallacher gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
54.03
Ivan Mason flicks a high pass forward. Billy Luzhny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Luzhny plays a quick one-two with Garcia Duque Dani and rushes in on goal... Billy Luzhny makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.05
Craig Matteo knocks the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler rushes past Jose Ribeiro! Marc Scheffler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.39
With some swift thinking, George Wise plays the ball forward to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.22
Gavin Elliott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Luzhny. Billy Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Gavin Elliott. Gavin Elliott muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Marc Britton reads it well. Excellent keeping!
60.43
Albion Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Dalmat replacing Andy Dickov and John McNeill replacing Gary Ritchie .
61.43
Massimo Bedin threads the ball through to Marc Scheffler. Marc Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.18
Filipe Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Massimo Bedin. The referee calls over Filipe Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Massimo Bedin runs off the knock.
67.11
Duncan Caldwell barges into Filipe Monteiro. The referee warns Duncan Caldwell to calm down! Filipe Monteiro runs off the knock.
71.01
With some swift thinking, Jose Javier Pichichi plays the ball forward to Ivan Mason. Ivan Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison deftly passes the ball to Garcia Duque Dani, releasing him through on goal. Garcia Duque Dani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.00
Dominique Pavon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison makes a simple pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Richard Hutchison. Richard Hutchison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Hauke Hermann steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.52
Callum Gough flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Mason easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Mason hits a low pass to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro makes a probing pass to Garcia Duque Dani but he's offside!
77.34
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Scott Mccall replacing Duncan Caldwell .
78.43
Celtic are in full control of this game.
81.11
Hauke Hermann sweeps the ball up the wings. Massimo Bedin lofts in a cross ball towards John McNeill. Jose Javier Pichichi catches John McNeill on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
83.26
Craig Matteo flicks a high ball forward to John McNeill who takes it down. John McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Callum Gough.
87.54
Scott Mccall threads the ball through to Craig Matteo. Craig Matteo shoots from long range but is denied by Gavin Gallacher. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Garcia Duque Dani of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Gallacher (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Gough (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominique Pavon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Monteiro (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Gavin Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivan Mason (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Billy Luzhny (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Richard Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcus Pallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Röhlig (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Makin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marc Britton (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stefano Vasari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Hermann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Duncan Caldwell (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Craig Matteo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | George Wise (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Massimo Bedin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marc Scheffler (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Gary Ritchie (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Andy Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gianluca Dalmat (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | John McNeill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Scott Mccall (MID) | 6 | |











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