Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Rangers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
2.32
1-0Tomas Nordqvist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister hits a low pass to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Favre. Robin Favre connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.25
1-0With some swift thinking, Fouzi Elkhatabi plays the ball forward to George Noica. George Noica shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.44
Matt Brady threads the ball through to Robin Favre. Robin Favre whips in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.08
Seeing Craig Mcallister's attacking run, Tomas Nordqvist quickly throws the ball into his path. Craig Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.56
3-0Petre Siperco threads a neat ball through to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi knocks the ball forward to Pascal Polheim but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.17
Craig Mcallister takes it forward alone. Craig Mcallister skips past Dion Palmer! Craig Mcallister shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.56
4-0Ebi Iwan clumsily knocks into Fouzi Elkhatabi. Ebi Iwan is shown the yellow card! Fouzi Elkhatabi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.22
Ebi Iwan plays the ball forward to Stjepan Boksic. Stjepan Boksic flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Matt Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Favre. Robin Favre connects with a diving header. Don Hendry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers kick off!
49.47
5-0Dion Palmer sweeps the ball long. Hugo Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance but is denied by Neil Benali. Excellent save.
51.33
Ebi Iwan surges forward with the ball. Ebi Iwan makes a simple pass to Neil Souness. Neil Souness shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
52.34
5-0Corner kick to Celtic. Matt Gemmill plays it to the far post. Don Hendry scoops up the ball.
53.54
Stephen Naysmith makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.09
Hugo Guerrero Lopez hits a low pass to George Noica. George Noica rushes past Tomas Nordqvist! George Noica shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.05
With great vision, Pascal Polheim plays the ball forward to Fouzi Elkhatabi. Fouzi Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards George Noica. With a superhuman jump, George Noica connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Neil Benali gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
59.53
Petre Siperco chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim advances inside the box! Pascal Polheim tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
60.21
5-0Rangers have made a substitution with Jose Neves replacing Fouzi Elkhatabi .
63.38
Paul Moeliker makes a probing pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Paul Moeliker. Paul Moeliker whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rangers!
67.48
Tomas Nordqvist flicks a high pass forward. Stjepan Boksic controls it well on his chest. Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brady controls it well on his chest. Matt Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Charles-Edward Ghanhouan.
72.20
Ebi Iwan chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness passes the ball forward to Matt Brady. Matt Brady plays a one-two with Matt Gemmill and advances towards the goal... Matt Brady makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Don Hendry reads it well. Quality keeping!
75.39
Stephen Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness passes the ball forward but Matt Gemmill is offside!
79.22
George Noica takes a short throw-in bringing Paul Moeliker into play. Paul Moeliker makes a high pass forward. Pascal Polheim shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Pascal Polheim whips in a cross ball towards George Noica. George Noica powers a header at goal but Neil Benali is on top of it.
83.19
5-1George Noica catches Matt Brady on the ankles. The referee calls over George Noica and shows him a yellow card! Matt Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.47
Matt Brady takes it forward alone. Matt Brady tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
85.53
Hugo Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Jose Neves. Jose Neves gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Neil Benali.
87.18
5-1Corner kick to Rangers. Hugo Guerrero Lopez plays it short to George Noica. George Noica flicks the ball across the goal. Neil Benali punches the ball out of the danger area!
89.18
Stephen Naysmith laces a through ball forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Favre. Robin Favre rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Don Hendry. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Dion Palmer makes a simple pass to Hugo Guerrero Lopez. Hugo Guerrero Lopez hits a low pass to Danny Coppinger. Danny Coppinger plays a quick one-two with Jose Neves and rushes in on goal... Danny Coppinger side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Neil Benali effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
10
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.3%
47.4%
26.3%
Scorers
| Robin Favre 2, 36 Tony Carrick 12, 20 Craig Mcallister 30 | Paul Moeliker 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robin Favre of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Benali (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ebi Iwan (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Tomas Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stjepan Boksic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Brady (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Mcallister (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tony Carrick (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Neil Souness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robin Favre (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Dominic Campbell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | León Carvajal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Petre Siperco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armin Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Moeliker (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pascal Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fouzi Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danny Coppinger (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | George Noica (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Neves (ATT) | 6 | |