Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 20,674 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Ferguson.
0.00
0-0Motherwell get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Henning Iversen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas cuts inside the box! Rodrigo Barajas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Emile Mbamba smothers it!
4.58
0-0Andres Santiago flicks a high pass forward. Emile Walsh controls it well on his chest. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Mbamba who gathers it comfortably.
8.00
0-1Aldo Galvan flicks a high ball forward to Martins Serginho who takes it down. Martins Serginho makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.09
Henning Iversen flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas who takes it down. Rodrigo Barajas makes a simple pass, allowing Jes Bögelund to run into the box. Some good footwork from Jes Bögelund provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Emile Mbamba has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.54
0-2Kristoffer Lidstrom clumsily knocks into Martins Serginho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martins Serginho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.34
0-2Kristoffer Lidstrom hacks Demetrios Intzidis from behind! The referee calls over Kristoffer Lidstrom and warns him to calm down! Demetrios Intzidis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.45
Henning Iversen plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
21.38
0-2Kristoffer Lidstrom flicks a high pass forward. Adam Youds collects the pass. Adam Youds shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.35
Martins Serginho flicks a high pass forward. Jes Bögelund controls it well on his chest. Jes Bögelund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.06
Henning Iversen hits a low pass to Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund plays a quick one-two with Emile Walsh and rushes in on goal... Jes Bögelund side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Motherwell!
32.31
Henning Iversen barges into Duncan Elliott. Henning Iversen is warned by the referee! Duncan Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.47
Demetrios Intzidis flicks a high pass forward to Jes Bögelund who brings the ball neatly under control. Jes Bögelund plays a one-two with Rodrigo Barajas and rushes in on goal... Jes Bögelund strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Emile Mbamba manages to keep it out.
42.22
Serge Lachuer hits a low pass to Henning Iversen. Seeing a gap ahead, Henning Iversen plays the ball forward to Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Mbamba who gathers it comfortably.
44.54
Henning Iversen threads the ball through to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Ciro Iorio flicks a high ball forward to Kristoffer Lidstrom who takes it down. Kristoffer Lidstrom sees Dominic Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Martins. Bruno Martins flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Danny Kewell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celtic kick off!
48.17
Naoko Takahashi runs forward with the ball. Naoko Takahashi flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Martins who takes it down. Bruno Martins whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Gallacher. Dominic Gallacher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Danny Kewell manages to keep it out.
53.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Martins Serginho plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball towards Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.10
Martins Serginho makes a probing pass to Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rodrigo Barajas through on goal. Rodrigo Barajas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.47
Ciro Iorio threads a neat ball through to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott surges forward with the ball. Duncan Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Adam Youds. Adam Youds whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
59.57
Kristoffer Lidstrom flicks a high pass forward. Adam Youds holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Youds finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
60.52
1-3Celtic have made a substitution with Nwankwo Gerrard replacing Dominic Gallacher .
61.57
With imagination, Andres Santiago plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.46
Henning Iversen flicks a high pass forward. Jes Bögelund holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jes Bögelund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.04
Demetrios Intzidis kicks a strong pass forward to Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Emile Mbamba effortlessly picks it out of the air!
77.50
Callum Morrison surges forward with the ball. Callum Morrison flicks a high ball forward to Moustapha El-Khalej who takes it down. Moustapha El-Khalej lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Youds. Adam Youds finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.51
Serge Lachuer threads a neat ball through to Demetrios Intzidis. Demetrios Intzidis takes it forward alone. Demetrios Intzidis lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barajas. Rodrigo Barajas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emile Mbamba with no chance!! Goal for Motherwell!
83.08
Kristoffer Lidstrom kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Youds. Adam Youds whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.51
Callum Morrison threads a neat ball through to Kristoffer Lidstrom. Kristoffer Lidstrom flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Martins controls it well on his chest. Bruno Martins shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.24
Hassan Favo knocks the ball to his team mate, Demetrios Intzidis. Demetrios Intzidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Jes Bögelund. Jes Bögelund plays a quick one-two with Rodrigo Barajas and rushes in on goal... Jes Bögelund shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
87.38
Ciro Iorio runs forward with the ball. Ciro Iorio advances with the ball. Ciro Iorio shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
32.5%
47.5%
20%
Scorers
| Bruno Martins 45 Ciro Iorio 87 | Emile Walsh 8 Jes Bögelund 12, 26 Rodrigo Barajas 80 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jes Bögelund of Motherwell |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Emile Mbamba (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Luc Auriol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Morrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ciro Iorio (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Naoko Takahashi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kristoffer Lidstrom (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Moustapha El-Khalej (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Youds (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Martins (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Neil Young (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nwankwo Gerrard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Hendry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Danny Kewell (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hassan Favo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Galvan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Serge Lachuer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Santiago (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henning Iversen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martins Serginho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Demetrios Intzidis (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Emile Walsh (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Jes Bögelund (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Barajas (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Fabio Budan (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Hayes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stephen Brady (MID) | 0 | |