Match Report


CelticCeltic     Ayr UnitedAyr United
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Scott Tubbritt Scott Tubbritt
Neil BenaliN. Benali74
G
1
G
85Andy McStayA. McStay
Damiano SadottiD. Sadotti76
D
2
D
74David CurtoloD. Curtolo
Richard SterjovskiR. Sterjovski79
D
3
D
75Stephan EduseiS. Edusei
Oscar CastanedaO. Castaneda79
D
4
D
81Emilio BustamanteE. Bustamante
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell90
M
captain5captain
D
77Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith87
M
6
M
73Franco GuzmánF. Guzmán
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister88
M
7
M
80Craig MccallC. Mccall
Matt GemmillM. Gemmill89
M
8
A
73Pablo PonceP. Ponce
Tony CarrickT. Carrick85
A
9
A
71Hubert PlanteH. Plante
Neil SounessN. Souness87
A
10
A
74Bradley CooneyB. Cooney
Robin FavreR. Favre84
A
11
A
74Carlton BrandC. Brand
 
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson81
M
12
G
52Alex CampbellA. Campbell
León CarvajalL. Carvajal82
A
13
M
36Alonso SilvaA. Silva
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish81
M
14
A
51Diego F. CohenD. Cohen

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 18,411 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Hansen.


0.00
The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
10.40
Oscar Castaneda sees Robin Favre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robin Favre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Favre. Robin Favre makes a deft header. Andy McStay manages to gather it.
16.54
Damiano Sadotti brings the ball forward. Damiano Sadotti edges inside the box! Damiano Sadotti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Damiano Sadotti!
21.30
With imagination, Stephan Edusei laces a weighted ball forward to David Curtolo. David Curtolo knocks the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand plays a quick one-two with Hubert Plante and rushes in on goal... Carlton Brand muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Neil Benali is on top of it.
22.30
Craig Mccall hacks Richard Sterjovski from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Sterjovski gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.19
Damiano Sadotti makes a probing pass to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister darts forward. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.51
Stephen Naysmith barges into Craig Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mccall carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.22
Stephan Edusei makes a probing pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Sterjovski.
32.21
Matt Gemmill takes the throw-in. Tony Carrick advances with the ball. Tony Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Andy McStay didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
33.09
Craig Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Mcallister advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Craig Mcallister provides some space. He shoots at goal. Emilio Bustamante steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.26
With some swift thinking, Franco Guzmán plays the ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante runs straight at the defence! Hubert Plante shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.17
Stephen Naysmith makes a simple pass to Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Andy McStay!
40.49
Craig Mccall clumsily knocks into Stephen Naysmith. Craig Mccall is warned by the referee! Stephen Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.53
Franco Guzmán flicks the ball to his team mate, Bradley Cooney. Bradley Cooney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Franco Guzmán. Franco Guzmán rushes past Oscar Castaneda! Franco Guzmán strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Franco Guzmán scores for Ayr United!!
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. Ayr United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celtic kick off!
48.25
Neil Souness sees Robin Favre in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robin Favre sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
49.58
Stephen Naysmith threads the ball through to Neil Souness. Neil Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Favre. Robin Favre heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.01
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward to Matt Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Matt Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy McStay who gathers it comfortably.
59.08
Franco Guzmán threads a neat ball through to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ponce but he's offside!
60.19
Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante plays a one-two with Carlton Brand and advances towards the goal... Hubert Plante strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
61.47
Damiano Sadotti sees Stephen Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Robin Favre controls it well on his chest. Robin Favre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.35
Damiano Sadotti sees Neil Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Souness whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Emilio Bustamante barges into Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.28
Stephan Edusei brings the ball forward. Stephan Edusei darts forward. Stephan Edusei shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Neil Benali manages to gather it.
66.36
Craig Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.17
Celtic are in full control of this game.
78.38
Craig Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robin Favre. Robin Favre plays a scrappy one-two with Stephen Naysmith and advances towards the goal... Robin Favre cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.30
Emilio Bustamante flicks a high pass forward. Franco Guzmán collects the pass. Franco Guzmán threads a neat ball through to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall passes the ball forward to Carlton Brand. Carlton Brand shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.50
Emilio Bustamante threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce plays a scrappy one-two with Hubert Plante and advances towards the goal... Pablo Ponce tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Craig Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ponce. Pablo Ponce cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Pablo Ponce provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Ayr United
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
26.4%
43.1%
30.6%

Scorers
Damiano Sadotti 17
Robin Favre 50, 78
Neil Souness 66
Franco Guzmán 45
Pablo Ponce 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robin Favre of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Neil Benali (GK)
6
2.Damiano Sadotti (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Richard Sterjovski (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Castaneda (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
6.Stephen Naysmith (MID)yellow card
6
7.Craig Mcallister (MID)
7
8.Matt Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Tony Carrick (ATT)
6
10.Neil Souness (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Robin Favre (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Craig Davidson (MID)
0
13.León Carvajal (ATT)
0
14.Kevin Dalglish (MID)
0

1.Andy McStay (GK)
7
2.David Curtolo (DEF)
6
3.Stephan Edusei (DEF)
7
4.Emilio Bustamante (DEF)
6
5.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
6.Franco Guzmán (MID)goal scored
8
7.Craig Mccall (MID)yellow card
6
8.Pablo Ponce (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Hubert Plante (ATT)
7
10.Bradley Cooney (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Brand (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13.Alonso Silva (MID)
0
14.Diego F. Cohen (ATT)
0