Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to East Stirling. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while East Stirling appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and East Stirling kick off!
3.50
Rainer Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.23
José Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mariano Acosta!
8.40
Dmitri Blokhin hacks Scott Hutchison from behind! The referee calls over Dmitri Blokhin and warns him to calm down! Scott Hutchison runs off the knock.
9.24
David McNeill makes a probing pass to Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo plays a perfect one-two with Cyril Lassissi and rushes in on goal... Alex Gargo rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.17
Dmitri Blokhin threads the ball through to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich lofts in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Efren Prado is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.24
East Stirling are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celtic's defence.
16.07
Ramzi Moussa passes the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks the ball forward to Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Efren Prado manages to gather it comfortably.
20.28
Bjorn Otto Flo chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta heads the ball goalwards but somehow Efren Prado manages to keep it out.
21.38
Bjorn Otto Flo flicks the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.57
David McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Cyril Lassissi. Cyril Lassissi goes all the way! Cyril Lassissi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.19
Ramzi Moussa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjorn Otto Flo. Bjorn Otto Flo makes a probing pass to Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna goes all the way! Uruguay Luna takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Efren Prado has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.23
Rainer Schnellinger sees space and advances. Rainer Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.03
Bjorn Otto Flo surges forward with the ball. Bjorn Otto Flo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
36.36
Dmitri Blokhin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Efren Prado who gathers it comfortably.
38.47
Mario Boban makes a probing pass to Amaral C. Edmundo. Amaral C. Edmundo shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Ebi Lato had no chance!! Goal for East Stirling!
42.13
Dmitri Blokhin brings the ball forward. Dmitri Blokhin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.10
Bjorn Otto Flo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uruguay Luna but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
49.38
Dmitri Blokhin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.06
Egutu Garba sees a break and surges forward. Egutu Garba chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo knocks in a cross ball towards Amaral C. Edmundo. Amaral C. Edmundo directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.37
Ramzi Moussa advances with the ball. Ramzi Moussa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
57.26
José Jimenez makes a probing pass to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Efren Prado!
59.02
Mario Petrovic barges into José Jimenez. The referee calls over Mario Petrovic and warns him to calm down! José Jimenez runs off the knock.
71.34
Bjorn Otto Flo knocks the ball forward to Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.07
Rainer Schnellinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta shoots from outside the area but Efren Prado is on top of it.
79.39
Róbinson Aguirre chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Schnellinger. Rainer Schnellinger chips the ball to his team mate, Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna lofts in a cross ball towards Mariano Acosta. Mariano Acosta flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Efren Prado had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
83.21
Bjorn Otto Flo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Streich. Lennart Streich knocks in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Efren Prado!
84.06
Viorel Dalakis surges forward with the ball. Viorel Dalakis takes it forward alone. Viorel Dalakis knocks in a cross ball towards Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Róbinson Aguirre makes a simple pass to Rainer Schnellinger. Rainer Schnellinger kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Luna. Uruguay Luna plays a perfect one-two with Mariano Acosta and rushes in on goal... Uruguay Luna rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Efren Prado!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Uruguay Luna of Celtic

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 12 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 66.6666666666667 vs 33.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 19.75%, Midfield: 45.68%, Away team third: 34.57%