Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Palmerston Park where Queen of the South play host to Celtic. A crowd of 19,933 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hansen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Queen of the South are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hansen.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
3.41
0-0Nuno Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison hits a low pass to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.37
Liam Bazzani sees space and advances. Liam Bazzani shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.34
0-0Marcel Emmerlich catches Gary Young on the ankles. Marcel Emmerlich is given a warning by the referee! Gary Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.34
1-0Marcel Emmerlich chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Hulme. Wes Hulme tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Hulme!
14.27
Lee Adams flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Sergio Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist plays a one-two with Wes Hulme and rushes in on goal... Magnus Nordqvist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.24
Duncan Glass sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Potillon. Jean-Louis Potillon shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celtic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.29
2-0George Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison plays the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
36.13
2-0Yurtcan Sükür advances with the ball. Yurtcan Sükür knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.15
Marcel Emmerlich sees Magnus Nordqvist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Magnus Nordqvist shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Queen of the South have changed their lineup with Arturo Velasco replacing Dean Jacobs, Marek Smolarek replacing Tonci Stimac and Rui Yanez replacing Wes Hulme. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queen of the South kick off the second half!
49.31
2-0Liam Bazzani comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hutchison. Liam Bazzani is shown the yellow card! Stephen Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.22
Without breaking stride, Yurtcan Sükür plays the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Adams.
54.52
Marek Smolarek flicks a high pass forward. Magnus Nordqvist controls it well on his chest. Magnus Nordqvist knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Yanez. Rui Yanez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.37
3-0Stephen Hutchison hacks Marek Smolarek from behind! The referee brings Stephen Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Marek Smolarek carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.23
Stephen Hutchison makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonatan Hamrin who gathers it comfortably.
61.48
Sergio Monteiro hits a low pass to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paul Seifert easily smothers it!
65.46
Yurtcan Sükür clumsily knocks into Sergio Monteiro. Yurtcan Sükür is shown the yellow card! Sergio Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.17
Marek Smolarek passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Salvatori. Pierpaolo Salvatori tries a spectacular long range effort. Paul Seifert effortlessly gets down and covers it.
71.46
Lee Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Bazzani. Liam Bazzani makes a probing pass to Magnus Nordqvist. Magnus Nordqvist edges inside the box! Magnus Nordqvist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.22
Gary Young clumsily knocks into Liam Bazzani. The referee brings Gary Young to one side and gives him a warning! Liam Bazzani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.22
George Walsh makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Sükür. Yurtcan Sükür flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Louis Potillon. Jean-Louis Potillon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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
| Wes Hulme 10 Magnus Nordqvist 14 Rui Yanez 55 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Magnus Nordqvist of Queen of the South |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonatan Hamrin (GK)
6
2. Godwin Ikpeba (DEF)
6
3. Dean Jacobs (DEF)
6
4. Lee Adams (DEF)
7
5. Sergio Monteiro (MID)
6
6. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
7
7. Liam Bazzani (MID)
6
8. Tonci Stimac (MID)
6
9. Magnus Nordqvist (ATT)
9
10. Pierpaolo Salvatori (ATT)
6
11. Wes Hulme (ATT)
8
12. Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
13. Marek Smolarek (MID)
6
14. Rui Yanez (ATT)
8
1. Paul Seifert (GK)
7
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. George Walsh (DEF)
7
5. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
7. Gary Young (MID)
6
8. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
6
9. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Louis Potillon (ATT)
6
12. Jamie Whelan (MID)
0
13. Brendan Terry (DEF)
0
14. Wes Evans (ATT)
0