Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Mason | S. Mason |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | Richard Campbell | R. Campbell | |||||||||
| Shaun Roberts | S. Roberts |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Stephen Souness | S. Souness | |||||||||
| Colin Strachan | C. Strachan | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Dominic Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Paul Booth | P. Booth | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 |  | Ljubisa Cannarsa | L. Cannarsa | |||||||||
| Paul Davidson | P. Davidson | | 57 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | David Caldwell | D. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Alec Gough | A. Gough | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Craig Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Garry Bremner | G. Bremner | | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Andy McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Duncan Strachan | D. Strachan | | 63 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Don Hansen | D. Hansen | |||||||||
| Stephen Mcallister | S. Mcallister | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Gary Sullivan | G. Sullivan | |||||||||
| Pedro Mendez | P. Mendez |  | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Alec Hutchison | A. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Andy McGrory | A. McGrory | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 8,701 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Alloa Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the match!
3.19
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.39
0-0Ljubisa Cannarsa comes in with a very late challenge on Richard Strachan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Richard Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.29
1-0Garry Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.17
1-0Garry Bremner hacks Andy McStay from behind! Garry Bremner is warned by the referee! Andy McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.52
1-0Andy McStay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.15
1-0Craig Collins brings the ball forward. Craig Collins goes all the way! Craig Collins rockets a shot on goal but somehow Stuart Mason manages to keep it out.
28.44
1-0Craig Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Mason who gathers it comfortably.
30.03
Alec Hutchison catches Shaun Roberts on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Hutchison and warns him to calm down! Shaun Roberts stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.14
Don Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.25
Shaun Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Richard Campbell manages to gather it comfortably.
39.09
Duncan Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy McGrory.
40.28
Garry Bremner passes the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.22
Shaun Roberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner makes a probing pass to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. Pedro Mendez scores for Celtic!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
48.30
Duncan Strachan passes the ball forward to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richard Campbell!
49.04
Craig Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Sullivan!
54.35
Don Hansen knocks the ball forward to Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hutchison. Alec Hutchison directs the ball goalwards with his head. Stuart Mason easily smothers it.
60.47
Garry Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan shoots from distance but somehow Richard Campbell manages to keep it out.
63.09
Paul Davidson threads the ball through to Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner sees space and advances. Garry Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
65.22
2-1Alec Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Paul Booth. The referee calls over Alec Hutchison and shows him a yellow card! Paul Booth grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.31
Alec Gough threads the ball through to Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez goes all the way! Pedro Mendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Richard Campbell manages to keep it out.
72.04
Andy McGrory controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sullivan. Gary Sullivan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
73.05
Alec Hutchison hacks Colin Strachan from behind! Alec Hutchison is warned by the referee again! Colin Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.08
Garry Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Richard Campbell.
89.46
Shaun Roberts makes a simple pass to Garry Bremner. Garry Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Mendez. Pedro Mendez plays a perfect one-two with Richard Strachan and rushes in on goal... Pedro Mendez tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Richard Campbell!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
64%
36%
Play Area
30.7%
42.7%
26.7%
Scorers