Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 19,390 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rory Demel.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
0-1Jon Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gary Dickov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.44
0-1Zachary Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce threads a neat ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. With a superhuman jump, Thomas Gutiérrez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
12.11
0-1Zachary Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Franco Ponce. Franco Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Gutiérrez collects the pass. Thomas Gutiérrez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marinus Huistra.
15.47
0-1Franco Ponce knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez lofts in a cross ball towards Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.07
Jon Riza flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Dickov with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
27.15
Maurice Fabrie darts forward. Maurice Fabrie shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.34
Anton Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio passes the ball forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zachary Thompson.
38.29
Anton Sammer flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Fabrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurice Fabrie passes the ball forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.47
Jon Riza sees Jason Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Stefan Stoichita takes it forward alone. Stefan Stoichita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gary Dickov.
45.00
0-2Franco Ponce takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks the ball into the box. Gísli Illugason looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players seem much more motivated whilst the Albion Rovers players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Albion Rovers kick off!
47.10
Franco Ponce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.05
Lucien Ndo knocks the ball forward to Jon Riza. Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
53.52
0-2Jon Riza barges into Gianmatteo Del Vecchio. Jon Riza is warned by the referee! Gianmatteo Del Vecchio runs off the knock.
59.03
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio darts forward. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.47
Jon Riza passes the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.45
Jon Riza threads a neat ball through to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Gary Dickov. What a save!
63.13
Jon Riza hits a low pass to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marinus Huistra.
65.12
Showing composure, Marinus Huistra picks a pass forward to Matias Padilla. Matias Padilla sees Serge Poulard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steinar Halle who gathers it comfortably.
67.02
Jon Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Gísli Illugason. Gísli Illugason whips in a cross ball towards Fabrice Lauret. Fabrice Lauret powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Gary Dickov.
68.17
Corner kick to Albion Rovers. Franco Ponce chips it to the near post. Stefan Stoichita side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
71.21
Jon Riza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Gutiérrez. Thomas Gutiérrez heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Dickov with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
79.58
Thomas De Windt threads a neat ball through to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni whips in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steinar Halle with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
85.37
Stefan Stoichita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Riza. Jon Riza hits a low pass to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marinus Huistra.
87.52
1-3Gianmatteo Del Vecchio clumsily knocks into Franco Ponce. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franco Ponce stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.36
1-3Maurice Fabrie knocks the ball forward to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni lofts in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Zachary Thompson comes in with a late challenge on Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Serge Poulard 80 | Jason Vieira 2 Thomas Gutiérrez 21, 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Gutiérrez of Albion Rovers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gary Dickov (GK)
7
2. Anton Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Brighton (DEF)
6
4. Marinus Huistra (DEF)
6
5. Matias Padilla (MID)
6
6. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID)
6
7. Thomas De Windt (MID)
6
8. Maurice Fabrie (MID)
6
9. Victor Vega (MID)
6
10. Camel Echouafni (ATT)
6
11. Serge Poulard (ATT)
7
12. Markus Schröder (DEF)
0
13. Mark Jones (ATT)
0
14. Alexandre Calabuig (DEF)
0
1. Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2. Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3. Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Behrens (DEF)
6
6. Franco Ponce (MID)
6
7. Jon Riza (MID)
7
8. Gísli Illugason (ATT)
7
9. Fabrice Lauret (ATT)
7
10. Jason Vieira (ATT)
8
11. Thomas Gutiérrez (ATT)
9
12. Con Bosnich (DEF)
0
13. Rui Andrade (MID)
0
14. Jorge Scarone (ATT)
0