Match Report


CelticCeltic     AirdrieoniansAirdrieonians
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls David Jacobs David Jacobs
Gavin McStayG. McStay66
G
1
G
65James EvansJ. Evans
Giancarlo Di LivioG. Di Livio61
D
2
D
53Marco AppoloniM. Appoloni
Lilian CiechelsiL. Ciechelsi60
D
3
D
57Alec BurleyA. Burley
Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell63
D
4
D
64John YoungJ. Young
Craig MeiklejohnC. Meiklejohn62
M
5
M
62Richard BremnerR. Bremner
Armin BierhoffA. Bierhoff69
M
captain6captain
M
69Gavin GemmillG. Gemmill
Armin RummeniggeA. Rummenigge61
M
7
M
71Gareth MacleanG. Maclean
Jean-Paul KnopperJ. Knopper60
M
8
M
66Alex TelferA. Telfer
Don McCoistD. McCoist54
A
9
A
64Andy BurleyA. Burley
Filipe VieiraF. Vieira67
A
10
A
63Vincenzo GilardinoV. Gilardino
Guillermo MendezG. Mendez65
A
11
A
70Rafael BarrosR. Barros
 
Callum BremnerC. Bremner50
D
12
D
51Alec BradyA. Brady
Hugo PeiroH. Peiro48
M
13
M
63Marvin Van GalenM. Van Galen
Gabriele CarnascialiG. Carnasciali51
A
14
A
48Paolo MeijerP. Meijer

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Airdrieonians. A crowd of 14,752 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Airdrieonians are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Morrison.


0.00
Celtic kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
Alec Burley flicks a high ball forward to Andy Burley who takes it down. Andy Burley runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.44
John Young pushes up the pitch. John Young sees Rafael Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Barros skips past Garry Caldwell! Rafael Barros tries a spectacular strike but Gavin McStay is on top of it.
4.31
Marco Appoloni takes it forward alone. Marco Appoloni makes a beautiful solo run. Marco Appoloni knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.01
Alec Burley sees space and advances. Alec Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros whips in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley powers a header at goal but somehow Gavin McStay manages to keep it out.
12.41
Garry Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira brings the ball forward. Filipe Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Knopper. Jean-Paul Knopper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.05
Giancarlo Di Livio clumsily knocks into Gareth Maclean. Giancarlo Di Livio is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Maclean stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.07
Gavin Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Gilardino. Vincenzo Gilardino directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin McStay manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.29
From the throw-in, Armin Bierhoff picks out Jean-Paul Knopper. Jean-Paul Knopper flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Vieira who takes it down. Filipe Vieira rushes past Gareth Maclean! Filipe Vieira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow James Evans manages to keep it out.
30.01
Alec Burley hits a low pass to Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean plays the ball forward to Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros heads the ball goalwards but Gavin McStay is on top of it.
33.32
Gavin Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Barros controls it well on his chest. Rafael Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lilian Ciechelsi.
34.25
Lilian Ciechelsi receives the ball from a throw-in from Garry Caldwell. Lilian Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward. Armin Rummenigge collects the pass. Armin Rummenigge makes an attacking run forward. Armin Rummenigge plays a one-two with Guillermo Mendez and rushes in on goal... Armin Rummenigge shows great control and tries a shot on goal. James Evans gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.50
Filipe Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Filipe Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Mendez. Guillermo Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Alex Telfer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.49
Marco Appoloni plays the ball forward to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner sees Gavin Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Gemmill runs straight at the defence! Gavin Gemmill cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Gavin McStay.
40.19
Gareth Maclean clumsily knocks into Armin Bierhoff. The referee calls over Gareth Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Armin Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
John Young makes a probing pass to Gavin Gemmill. Gavin Gemmill darts forward. Gavin Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
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. Airdrieonians also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Airdrieonians kick off!
47.46
Garry Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Don McCoist. Don McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
54.17
Jean-Paul Knopper threads the ball through to Guillermo Mendez. Guillermo Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.11
Giancarlo Di Livio brings the ball forward. Giancarlo Di Livio kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Craig Meiklejohn but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.50
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Paolo Meijer replacing Vincenzo Gilardino .
61.56
Guillermo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Armin Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Don McCoist. Don McCoist jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Don McCoist!
63.56
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Marvin Van Galen replacing Richard Bremner .
67.51
Gareth Maclean flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Barros controls it well on his chest. Rafael Barros shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.03
Alec Burley threads the ball through to Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean passes the ball forward to Alex Telfer. Alex Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Burley. Andy Burley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Andy Burley scores for Airdrieonians!! That brings them level!
75.31
Garry Caldwell makes a probing pass to Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff whips in a cross ball towards Don McCoist. Don McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by James Evans.
76.47
Armin Rummenigge takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gareth Maclean reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.43
Airdrieonians have made a substitution with Alec Brady replacing John Young .
81.34
Alex Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Maclean. Gareth Maclean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.39
Marco Appoloni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Burley. Andy Burley flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Maclean collects the pass. Gareth Maclean controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gavin McStay had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
87.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Lilian Ciechelsi plays the ball forward to Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Mendez. Guillermo Mendez powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.37
Lilian Ciechelsi threads a neat ball through to Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Mendez. Guillermo Mendez edges inside the box! Guillermo Mendez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Alec Brady flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Maclean who brings the ball under control. Gareth Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Barros. Rafael Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Airdrieonians
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
8
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
28.9%
41.1%
30%

Scorers
Jean-Paul Knopper 12
Don McCoist 62
Vincenzo Gilardino 4
Andy Burley 71
Gareth Maclean 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Burley of Airdrieonians

Match Ratings
1.Gavin McStay (GK)
8
2.Giancarlo Di Livio (DEF)
6
3.Lilian Ciechelsi (DEF)
7
4.Garry Caldwell (DEF)
6
5.Craig Meiklejohn (MID)
6
6.Armin Bierhoff (MID)
7
7.Armin Rummenigge (MID)
7
8.Jean-Paul Knopper (MID)goal scored
8
9.Don McCoist (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Filipe Vieira (ATT)
8
11.Guillermo Mendez (ATT)
7
 
12.Callum Bremner (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Peiro (MID)
0
14.Gabriele Carnasciali (ATT)
0

1.James Evans (GK)
8
2.Marco Appoloni (DEF)
8
3.Alec Burley (DEF)
7
4.John Young (DEF)
6
5.Richard Bremner (MID)
6
6.Gavin Gemmill (MID)
8
7.Gareth Maclean (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Alex Telfer (MID)
7
9.Andy Burley (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Vincenzo Gilardino (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rafael Barros (ATT)
7
 
12.Alec Brady (DEF)
6
13.Marvin Van Galen (MID)
6
14.Paolo Meijer (ATT)
6