Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Dunfermline Athletic | Dunfermline Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Mason | S. Mason |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Paul Glass | P. Glass | |||||||||
| Shaun Roberts | S. Roberts |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Niels Mentink | N. Mentink | |||||||||
| Colin Strachan | C. Strachan | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Scott Matteo | S. Matteo | |||||||||
| Paul Booth | P. Booth | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | David McStay | D. McStay | |||||||||
| Paul Davidson | P. Davidson | | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | John Cleland | J. Cleland | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 |  | Francisco Nunez | F. Nunez | |||||||||
| Garry Bremner | G. Bremner | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Gavin Caldwell | G. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Stuart Mcinnes | S. Mcinnes | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 80 | | Scott Morton | S. Morton | |||||||||
| Pedro Mendez | P. Mendez | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Callum Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 |  | Gianfranco Lupatelli | G. Lupatelli | |||||||||
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Dunfermline Athletic. A crowd of 9,142 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic kick off and get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Celtic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Dunfermline Athletic's defence.
4.51
0-0David McStay brings the ball forward. David McStay threads the ball through to Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from 25 yards. Stuart Mason easily smothers it.
6.34
0-0Duncan Strachan threads the ball through to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan passes the ball forward but Pedro Mendez is offside!
8.43
0-1Stuart Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry powers a header at goal. Callum Hendry scores for Dunfermline Athletic!!
12.47
0-1Gavin Caldwell makes a probing pass to Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.48
0-1Francisco Nunez barges into Stephen Mcallister. Francisco Nunez is given a warning by the referee! Stephen Mcallister runs off the knock.
16.15
0-1Francisco Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Davidson.
21.49
0-1Gianfranco Lupatelli clumsily knocks into Paul Booth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.45
John Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
33.30
Alec Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.58
Garry Bremner makes a probing pass to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Paul Glass manages to gather it comfortably.
40.08
Scott Matteo makes a simple pass to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Morton. Scott Morton whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.22
Paul Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner knocks the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Glass who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alec Gough makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
49.55
David McStay chips the ball to his team mate, John Cleland. John Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Lupatelli. Gianfranco Lupatelli goes all the way! Gianfranco Lupatelli tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.55
John Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morton. Scott Morton whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Stuart Mason had no chance!! Goal for Dunfermline Athletic!
67.32
Paul Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David McStay.
72.28
Paul Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Strachan. Duncan Strachan makes a simple pass to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.18
Paul Davidson makes a simple pass to Alec Gough. Alec Gough brings the ball forward. Alec Gough whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez heads the ball goalwards. Paul Glass manages to gather it comfortably.
79.56
Niels Mentink clumsily knocks into Richard Strachan. Niels Mentink is warned by the referee! Richard Strachan runs off the knock.
85.27
Duncan Strachan takes it forward alone. Duncan Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Paul Glass!
90.00
Paul Davidson threads the ball through to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan passes the ball forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%
Scorers
| Pedro Mendez 90 | Callum Hendry 8, 60 |