Match Report


CelticCeltic     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Computer Player Computer Player
Neil BenaliN. Benali75
G
1
G
62Matt HansenM. Hansen
Paul CaldwellP. Caldwell70
D
2captain
D
56Duncan McGroryD. McGrory
Ebi IwanE. Iwan74
D
3
D
54Callum HendryC. Hendry
Lucian PungaL. Punga70
D
4
D
52Filipe SoaresF. Soares
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson82
M
5
D
50Dennis JessD. Jess
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith87
M
6
M
56Marc WilliamsM. Williams
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish81
M
7
M
56Sebastian BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Kubilay KayisK. Kayis78
M
captain8
M
53Steven KirklandS. Kirkland
Colin HendryC. Hendry78
A
9
M
51Alun LampardA. Lampard
Dominic CampbellD. Campbell84
A
10
A
62Gary DickovG. Dickov
León CarvajalL. Carvajal82
A
11
A
61Alex YoungA. Young
 
Matt BradyM. Brady96
M
12
A
58Roberto HerreroR. Herrero
Robin FavreR. Favre84
A
13
G
52Daniel Gabriel StoichitaD. Stoichita
Matt GemmillM. Gemmill89
M
14
A
52Don NaysmithD. Naysmith

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Celtic Park where Celtic play Raith Rovers in this league cup game. A crowd of 7,829 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Law.


0.00
Raith Rovers kick off!
4.45
Steven Kirkland brings the ball forward. Steven Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.05
Marc Williams threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Buchwald. Sebastian Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Young but he's offside!
9.28
Ebi Iwan makes a beautiful solo run. Ebi Iwan passes the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Matt Hansen comfortably punches it away to safety.
12.09
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry collects the pass. Colin Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Dalglish and advances towards the goal... Colin Hendry comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Matt Hansen manages to keep it out.
14.31
Craig Davidson chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan McGrory.
16.49
Kevin Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Duncan McGrory steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.38
Steven Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Steven Kirkland catches Ebi Iwan on the ankles. Steven Kirkland is given a warning by the referee! Ebi Iwan runs off the knock.
22.48
Craig Davidson catches Alun Lampard on the ankles. Craig Davidson is warned by the referee! Alun Lampard runs off the knock.
26.21
Ebi Iwan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. León Carvajal controls it well on his chest. León Carvajal knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Kayis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.46
Craig Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, León Carvajal. León Carvajal knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell makes a deft header. Matt Hansen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.12
Craig Davidson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Davidson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.03
Ebi Iwan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish passes the ball forward to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis advances inside the box! Kubilay Kayis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Matt Hansen keeps it out!
38.16
Paul Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell heads the ball goalwards. Matt Hansen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.24
Kevin Dalglish comes in with a late challenge on Duncan McGrory. The referee calls over Kevin Dalglish and shows him a yellow card! Duncan McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.46
Paul Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Davidson. Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Davidson laces a weighted ball forward to León Carvajal. León Carvajal whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Ebi Iwan flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Kevin Dalglish hits a low pass to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
47.58
Stephen Naysmith threads the ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but Matt Hansen is on top of it.
48.34
Stephen Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards León Carvajal. León Carvajal connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.12
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.07
Colin Hendry flicks a high ball forward to León Carvajal who takes it down. León Carvajal knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
57.21
Stephen Naysmith catches Sebastian Buchwald on the ankles. Stephen Naysmith is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Buchwald grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.01
Alun Lampard threads a neat ball through to Alex Young. Alex Young lofts in a cross ball towards Steven Kirkland. Steven Kirkland makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Neil Benali with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
63.50
Paul Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, León Carvajal. León Carvajal whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Stephen Naysmith scores for Celtic!!
66.24
Kevin Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.55
Dennis Jess comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Naysmith. Dennis Jess is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.53
Without breaking stride, Steven Kirkland plays the ball forward to Gary Dickov. Gary Dickov plays a one-two with Alun Lampard and rushes in on goal... Gary Dickov comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Neil Benali.
75.15
Kevin Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards León Carvajal. León Carvajal rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.53
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.38
Kubilay Kayis hits a low pass to León Carvajal. León Carvajal whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
83.05
Stephen Naysmith plays the ball forward to León Carvajal. León Carvajal shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Matt Hansen.
84.02
Stephen Naysmith takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Kubilay Kayis takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
85.56
Alun Lampard barges into Colin Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.07
Kubilay Kayis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Raith Rovers
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
14
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
19.2%
47.9%
32.9%

Scorers
Dominic Campbell 38
León Carvajal 48, 75
Stephen Naysmith 64
Kubilay Kayis 66
Steven Kirkland 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to León Carvajal of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Neil Benali (GK)
6
2.Paul Caldwell (DEF)
6
3.Ebi Iwan (DEF)
6
4.Lucian Punga (DEF)
6
5.Craig Davidson (MID)
7
6.Stephen Naysmith (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
7.Kevin Dalglish (MID)yellow card
7
8.Kubilay Kayis (MID)goal scored
8
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Campbell (ATT)goal scored
7
11.León Carvajal (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Matt Brady (MID)
0
13.Robin Favre (ATT)
0
14.Matt Gemmill (MID)
0

1.Matt Hansen (GK)
7
2.Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
3.Callum Hendry (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Jess (DEF)
5
6.Marc Williams (MID)
6
7.Sebastian Buchwald (MID)
6
8.Steven Kirkland (MID)goal scored
7
9.Alun Lampard (MID)yellow card
5
10.Gary Dickov (ATT)
6
11.Alex Young (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Herrero (ATT)
0
13.Daniel Gabriel Stoichita (GK)
0
14.Don Naysmith (ATT)
0