Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. A crowd of 8,687 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Inverness Caledonian Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
3.26
0-0Stephen Gemmell flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Granville. Jermaine Granville shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
8.58
0-0Garry Bremner passes the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
10.47
0-1Craig Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Neil White. Neil White goes all the way! Neil White tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.43
Craig Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil White. Neil White shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
20.58
Shaun Roberts passes the ball forward to Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner makes a simple pass to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Mcallister.
27.24
0-1Richard Strachan hacks Dominic Mcallister from behind! The referee calls over Richard Strachan and warns him to calm down! Dominic Mcallister carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.36
Alec Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.13
Paul Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner knocks the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.31
Paul Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.38
Garry Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.56
Garry Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.18
Stephen Gemmell sees space and advances. Stephen Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Roberts.
44.14
0-1Dominic Mcallister hacks Pedro Mendez from behind! Dominic Mcallister is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Mendez runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Inverness Caledonian Thistle kick off the second half!
49.41
Alec Rae passes the ball forward to Jermaine Granville. Jermaine Granville shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.45
Colin Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.04
0-1Inverness Caledonian Thistle are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celtic's defence.
54.44
0-1Stuart Burley catches Richard Strachan on the ankles. The referee calls over Stuart Burley and shows him a yellow card! Richard Strachan stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.07
Celtic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.30
0-1Shaun Roberts makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Roberts sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan heads the ball goalwards but somehow Billy Sullivan manages to keep it out.
66.32
0-1Craig Caldwell makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Caldwell threads the ball through to Jermaine Granville but he's offside!
72.12
Garry Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan goes all the way! Richard Strachan rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.42
Duncan Strachan threads the ball through to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.44
Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gemmell. Stephen Gemmell passes the ball forward to Neil White. Neil White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.17
Craig Caldwell passes the ball forward to Ruel Power. Ruel Power lofts in a cross ball towards Neil White. Neil White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.49
Craig Caldwell makes a simple pass to Neil White. Neil White plays a perfect one-two with Jermaine Granville and rushes in on goal... Neil White cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
81.35
Garry Bremner passes the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.52
Dominic Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mason who gathers it comfortably.
85.26
Garry Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Mcallister.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%
Scorers
| Neil White 10 |