Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Recreation Park where Alloa Athletic play host to Celtic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Alloa Athletic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
2.18
Alexander Villalobos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.51
Antonino Galante makes a probing pass to Richard Hall. Richard Hall tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
10.22
Kubilay Abdullah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Heitor Martins!
14.01
Antonino Galante makes a beautiful solo run. Antonino Galante whips in a cross ball towards Richard Hall. Richard Hall heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Johan Stefánsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.25
Alexander Villalobos advances with the ball. Alexander Villalobos whips in a cross ball towards Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.38
Aurelio Wilson threads the ball through to Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves knocks the ball forward to Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rolf Leitner.
36.20
Jean-Christophe Celestini makes a simple pass to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto plays a perfect one-two with Gavin Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Filippo Bellotto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Johan Stefánsson had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
39.50
Jean-Christophe Celestini kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hall. Richard Hall shoots from 20 yards. Richard Hall scores for Celtic!!
42.49
Aurelio Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Dickov. Craig Dickov threads the ball through to Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
44.32
Matt Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Matt Dickov passes the ball forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Alloa Athletic kick off!
49.21
Jean-Christophe Celestini knocks the ball forward to Filippo Bellotto. Filippo Bellotto shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.45
Antonino Galante threads the ball through to Richard Hall. Richard Hall shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.08
Guilherme Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Porchia. Salvatore Porchia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rolf Leitner.
54.57
Filippo Bellotto comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Goldberg. Filippo Bellotto is given a warning by the referee! Niccolo Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.57
Alloa Athletic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celtic's defence.
55.01
Antonino Galante kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hall. Richard Hall shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
57.15
Craig Campbell sees space and advances. Craig Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.35
Alexander Villalobos passes the ball forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish shoots from distance but Heitor Martins is on top of it.
61.05
Craig Campbell lofts the ball long. Filippo Bellotto passes the ball forward but Gavin Gallacher is offside!
63.35
Alexander Villalobos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Grella.
66.33
Filippo Bellotto barges into Niccolo Goldberg. Filippo Bellotto is given another warning by the referee! Niccolo Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.26
Craig Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Heitor Martins!
72.47
Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball forward to Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Yannis Devitsakis. Yannis Devitsakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Heitor Martins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
85.49
Antonino Galante chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Hall. Richard Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aurelio Wilson.
87.08
Salvatore Porchia comes in with a late challenge on Craig Campbell. Salvatore Porchia is warned by the referee! Craig Campbell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Salvatore Porchia of Alloa Athletic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.8139534883721 vs 44.1860465116279
Play Area
Home team third: 26.74%, Midfield: 41.86%, Away team third: 31.40%