Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Berwick Rangers. A crowd of 19,232 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Berwick Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio  Cortes.


0.00
Berwick Rangers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.16
Adam Youds catches Gary McNeill on the ankles. The referee warns Adam Youds to calm down! Gary McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.40
With great vision, Dominic Booth plays the ball forward to Colin Inglis. Without breaking stride, Colin Inglis plays the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Mbamba who gathers it comfortably.
9.12
Ciro Iorio flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Youds. Adam Youds changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adam Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Beagrie. Dominic Booth comes in with a late challenge on Jonathan Beagrie. Jonathan Beagrie appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.47
Duncan McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Mbamba who gathers it comfortably.
14.30
Callum Morrison makes a simple pass to Adam Youds. Adam Youds flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Beagrie. Jonathan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.37
Adam Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher plays a scrappy one-two with Moustapha El-Khalej and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dominic Gallacher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.44
Wes Dodd threads a neat ball through to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
20.44
Gary McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Billy Gemmill who takes it down. Billy Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards David Mason. David Mason whips the ball goalwards with his head. David Mason scores for Berwick Rangers!!
26.01
Adam Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.22
Enrique Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Wes Dodd who takes it down. Wes Dodd flicks a high pass forward to Abubakari Vandenbroeck who brings the ball under control. Abubakari Vandenbroeck plays a one-two with David Mason and advances towards the goal... Naoko Takahashi barges into Abubakari Vandenbroeck. Abubakari Vandenbroeck appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
34.19
Moustapha El-Khalej comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Booth. The referee brings Moustapha El-Khalej to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.47
Ciro Iorio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kristoffer Lidstrom. Showing composure, Kristoffer Lidstrom plays the ball forward to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Beagrie. Jonathan Beagrie flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.32
Kristoffer Lidstrom threads a neat ball through to Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.52
Kristoffer Lidstrom sees Moustapha El-Khalej in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha El-Khalej plays a one-two with Dominic Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Moustapha El-Khalej tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Dominic Booth, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
42.55
It's a corner kick which Kristoffer Lidstrom takes quickly, playing the ball short to Naoko Takahashi. Naoko Takahashi chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Gary McNeill reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Berwick Rangers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
47.16
Wes Dodd takes it forward alone. Wes Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.57
Abassi Zerdoux surges forward with the ball. Abassi Zerdoux sees Bruno Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Martins plays a quick one-two with Jonathan Beagrie and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Bruno Martins provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Dominic Booth. Excellent block.
60.28
Celtic have made a substitution with Nwankwo Gerrard replacing Jonathan Beagrie .
67.18
Ciro Iorio sees Kristoffer Lidstrom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kristoffer Lidstrom threads the ball through to Nwankwo Gerrard. Nwankwo Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
71.22
Adam Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher threads the ball through to Moustapha El-Khalej but he's offside!
73.58
Naoko Takahashi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Youds. Adam Youds makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher skips past Guy Zaidan! Dominic Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Romero P. Marcelino manages to keep it out.
75.07
Enrique Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill passes the ball forward to Billy Gemmill. Billy Gemmill deftly passes the ball to Abubakari Vandenbroeck, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Abubakari Vandenbroeck provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.37
Duncan McStay flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Vandenbroeck controls it well on his chest. Abubakari Vandenbroeck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Morrison.
84.27
Abubakari Vandenbroeck catches Abassi Zerdoux on the ankles. Abubakari Vandenbroeck is warned by the referee! Abassi Zerdoux hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28.1%
42.2%
29.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Gallacher of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Guy Zaidan (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Booth (DEF)
6
5.Duncan McStay (MID)
6
6.Wes Dodd (MID)
7
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
8.Colin Inglis (MID)
6
9.David Mason (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Billy Gemmill (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Abubakari Vandenbroeck (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Chris James (ATT)
0
13.Michele Moro (ATT)
0
14.Stephen Liddell (GK)
0