Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play Genoa in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
2.29
0-0Viorel Dalakis kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Salomon Song!
3.40
0-1Ray Gorgone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi passes the ball forward to Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola shoots from just inside the box. Ebi Lato is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.43
Ray Gorgone makes a probing pass to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola heads the ball goalwards but Ebi Lato is on top of it.
9.31
0-1JŸrgen Nelisse knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.07
0-1Viorel Dalakis clumsily knocks into Claudio Centurioni. Viorel Dalakis is warned by the referee! Claudio Centurioni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.44
Minori Fujita chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Valakari. Fredrik Valakari threads the ball through to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Salomon Song.
16.23
Ramzi Moussa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin makes a simple pass to Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Minto.
18.31
Giorgio Servidei decides to run forward with the ball. Giorgio Servidei lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Ebi Lato.
22.43
0-1Lonnie Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.44
0-1Edvard Keckonius comes in with a late challenge on Alun Minto. The referee calls over Edvard Keckonius and shows him a yellow card! Alun Minto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.27
Ramzi Moussa makes a probing pass to Fredrik Valakari. Fredrik Valakari makes a probing pass to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
Rainer Schnellinger sees space and advances. Rainer Schnellinger shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Salomon Song manages to gather it comfortably.
28.59
Giorgio Servidei chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ebi Lato!
30.49
Alun Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Servidei. Giorgio Servidei knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
33.12
Alun Minto brings the ball forward. Alun Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ebi Lato had no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
36.41
Minori Fujita makes a probing pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin kicks a strong pass forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Salomon Song who gathers it comfortably.
38.52
Lonnie Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Minori Fujita.
39.12
Dmitri Blokhin chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe heads the ball goalwards. Salomon Song manages to gather it comfortably.
44.55
0-2Giorgio Servidei makes a simple pass to Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vergassola but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Viorel Dalakis knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Nelisse. JŸrgen Nelisse makes a probing pass to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Salomon Song manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Genoa kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Fredrik Valakari knocks the ball forward to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Salomon Song.
48.16
Minori Fujita makes a probing pass to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Salomon Song manages to keep it out.
51.11
JŸrgen Nelisse threads the ball through to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.38
Alun Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Servidei. Giorgio Servidei kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola threads the ball through to Claudio Centurioni but he's offside!
57.39
Alun Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Servidei. Giorgio Servidei decides to run forward with the ball. Giorgio Servidei lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola flicks the ball with his head but Ebi Lato is on top of it.
59.45
Craig Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Lonnie Edwards. Lonnie Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Minori Fujita.
61.17
Minori Fujita knocks the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Nelisse. JŸrgen Nelisse makes a probing pass to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Salomon Song easily picks it out of the air!
63.58
0-2Fredrik Valakari clumsily knocks into Ray Gorgone. Fredrik Valakari is warned by the referee! Ray Gorgone runs off the knock.
67.06
Ray Gorgone catches Fredrik Valakari on the ankles. Ray Gorgone is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Valakari stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.34
Giorgio Servidei passes the ball forward to Oscar Vergassola. Oscar Vergassola lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Centurioni. Claudio Centurioni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ebi Lato had no chance!! Goal for Genoa!
78.16
Ramzi Moussa barges into Giampiero Fresi. Ramzi Moussa is shown the yellow card! Giampiero Fresi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.05
Viorel Dalakis kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Nelisse. JŸrgen Nelisse flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Tanghe!
83.07
JŸrgen Nelisse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simão Quintana.
84.11
Lonnie Edwards knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Viorel Dalakis.
85.35
1-3Genoa are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celtic's defence.
89.35
Giorgio Servidei barges into Dmitri Blokhin. Giorgio Servidei is given a warning by the referee! Dmitri Blokhin runs off the knock.
90.00
Ray Gorgone knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Fresi. Giampiero Fresi finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Tanghe 79 | Oscar Vergassola 3, 33 Claudio Centurioni 71 |