Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Montrose. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Montrose appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Montrose kick off!
2.10
0-0Fredrik Valakari kicks a strong pass forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.14
1-0Minori Fujita chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Nelisse. JŸrgen Nelisse sees a break and surges forward. JŸrgen Nelisse shoots from 25 yards. David Peña is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.40
1-0Stuart Hendry makes a probing pass to Fredrik Valakari. Fredrik Valakari chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich lofts in a cross ball towards Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius powers a header at goal but somehow David Peña manages to keep it out.
14.54
Yannick Bakari makes a probing pass to David Hamann. David Hamann plays a perfect one-two with Antonis Katsouranis and rushes in on goal... David Hamann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ebi Lato easily smothers it!
16.52
JŸrgen Nelisse surges forward with the ball. JŸrgen Nelisse whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
20.11
Minori Fujita chips the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Valakari. Fredrik Valakari advances with the ball. Fredrik Valakari goes all the way! Fredrik Valakari rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by David Peña.
24.54
JŸrgen Nelisse kicks a strong pass forward to Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius goes all the way! Edvard Keckonius cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.42
Christian Tentoni flicks the ball to his team mate, Tom Aelbrecht. Tom Aelbrecht makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cody Reed. Cody Reed finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.58
Yannick Bakari makes a probing pass to Antonis Katsouranis. Antonis Katsouranis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ebi Lato easily smothers it!
33.27
Tom Aelbrecht knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonis Katsouranis. Antonis Katsouranis knocks in a cross ball towards Cody Reed. Cody Reed directs the ball goalwards with his head but Ebi Lato is on top of it.
36.29
Ragnar Hilmarsson makes a simple pass to Tom Aelbrecht. Tom Aelbrecht passes the ball forward to David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Cody Reed. Cody Reed connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.35
Yannick Bakari decides to run forward with the ball. Yannick Bakari whips in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Ebi Lato has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.17
Viorel Dalakis kicks a strong pass forward to Piotr Boniek. Piotr Boniek advances with the ball. Piotr Boniek shoots from 20 yards. David Peña easily smothers it.
44.57
Yannick Bakari chips the ball to his team mate, Antonis Katsouranis. Antonis Katsouranis threads the ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ebi Lato manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
2-1Celtic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
48.01
Rainer Schnellinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.42
Stuart Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Boniek. Piotr Boniek kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe whips in a cross ball towards Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius flicks the ball with his head. David Peña easily picks it out of the air!
55.29
3-1Rainer Schnellinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.02
3-1Fredrik Valakari threads the ball through to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Tanghe but he's offside!
61.54
JŸrgen Nelisse makes a simple pass to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich lofts in a cross ball towards Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.58
Minori Fujita knocks the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Nelisse. JŸrgen Nelisse threads the ball through to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Tentoni.
69.21
Fredrik Valakari flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Tanghe. Kevin Tanghe shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
78.45
JŸrgen Nelisse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edvard Keckonius. Edvard Keckonius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ragnar Hilmarsson.
87.49
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.48
Montrose are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Jacek Boniek surges forward with the ball. Jacek Boniek makes a simple pass to Antonis Katsouranis. Antonis Katsouranis tries a spectacular strike. Antonis Katsouranis scores for Montrose!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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