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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Forfar Athletic. A crowd of 19,576 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Forfar Athletic appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.


0.00
The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
6.41
Rui Mendes sees space and advances. Rui Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
8.38
Duncan Glass flicks a high pass forward. Rui Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Stuart Telfer reads it well. Good keeping!
14.22
Garry Hendry makes a simple pass to Thomas Oswald. Thomas Oswald runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thomas Oswald knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell connects with a diving header. It's there!! Paul Seifert has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.34
Rui Mendes makes a simple pass to Wes Evans. Wes Evans plays a quick one-two with Alec Hendry and rushes in on goal... Wes Evans comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Stuart Telfer manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.12
Duncan Glass hacks Matt Glass from behind! Duncan Glass is shown the yellow card! Matt Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.18
Duncan Glass knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Wes Evans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
26.01
Kevin Telfer flicks a high ball forward to Alec Caldwell who takes it down. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Seifert who gathers it comfortably.
27.37
Duncan Glass makes a simple pass to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Stuart Telfer manages to keep it out.
28.52
Stephen Hutchison takes a quick throw-in, which Rui Mendes takes on the chest. Rui Mendes sees Wes Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.34
Stephen Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen sees Alexander Devineau just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Helder Almeida catches Alexander Devineau on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.54
Kevin Telfer sees Alec Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alec Caldwell whips in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Thomas Oswald passes the ball forward to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Glass. Matt Glass directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Paul Seifert has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic get the second half underway!
48.47
Stephen Hutchison barges into Thomas Oswald. Stephen Hutchison is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Oswald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.03
Stephen Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stuart Telfer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.37
Kevin Telfer makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Bravo. Jose Javier Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Glass.
59.17
Thomas Oswald runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thomas Oswald whips in a cross ball towards Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
60.40
John Gallacher takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Helder Almeida rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.40
Celtic have made a substitution with Gary Young replacing Stephen Hutchison .Forfar Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Eric Gelb replacing Alec Glass and Paulo Mendes replacing Jose Javier Bravo .
61.58
Gary Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.54
Nuno Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Rui Mendes collects the pass. Rui Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rui Mendes shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
67.03
Alexander Devineau comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Pinto. The referee calls over Alexander Devineau and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.37
Paulo Mendes catches Paul Matteo on the ankles. Paulo Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Paul Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.37
Celtic are keeping most of the possession.
72.48
Gary Young runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Young puts a great ball through. Alec Hendry runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.19
Nuno Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young threads the ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.40
Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Kew Van Der Pennen who brings the ball under control. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Gelb.
89.18
George Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Mendes. Rui Mendes advances with the ball. Rui Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 63.6363636363636 vs 36.3636363636364
Play Area
Home team third: 22.73%, Midfield: 45.45%, Away team third: 31.82%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alec Hendry of Celtic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Paul Seifert (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. George Walsh (DEF)
6
5. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Rui Mendes (MID)
8
9. Alec Hendry (ATT)
8
11. Wes Evans (ATT)
8

12. Scott Brady (MID)
0
13. Gary Young (MID)
7

7
6
3. Alec Glass (DEF)
6
6
5. Garry Hendry (DEF)
6
6
7. Thomas Oswald (MID)
7
8. Kevin Telfer (MID)
6
9. Alec Caldwell (ATT)
8
11. Matt Glass (ATT)
7

12. Paul Hendry (GK)
0
13. Eric Gelb (GK)
6
14. Paulo Mendes (ATT)
5