Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 17,562 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celtic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celtic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin James.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
3.05
0-0Paul Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Matteo.
4.01
0-0Rui Mendes clumsily knocks into Marcos Zubizarreta. The referee calls over Rui Mendes and warns him to calm down! Marcos Zubizarreta stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.34
0-0Paul Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Young. With some swift thinking, Gary Young plays the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen skips past Alex Bremner! Kew Van Der Pennen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.54
Rui Mendes threads a neat ball through to Jean-Louis Potillon. Jean-Louis Potillon advances inside the box! Jean-Louis Potillon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
16.57
Scott Bremner threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Seifert who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
0-0Paul Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
28.51
0-1Paul Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Bremner. Paul Hopkin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. With a superhuman jump, Kubilay Sükür connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kubilay Sükür!
32.04
Duncan Glass threads a neat ball through to Gary Young. With great vision, Gary Young plays the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.01
Marcos Zubizarreta takes it forward alone. Marcos Zubizarreta shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.37
Marcos Zubizarreta sees space and advances. Marcos Zubizarreta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.43
0-1George Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Mendes. Rui Mendes threads a neat ball through to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen passes the ball forward but Jean-Louis Potillon is offside!
39.10
0-1Paul Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Paul Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Bento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Paul Matteo clears it off the line with his head!
40.55
Jack Molenaar comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Devineau. The referee warns Jack Molenaar to calm down! Alexander Devineau runs off the knock.
42.25
Kew Van Der Pennen catches Jack Molenaar on the ankles. Kew Van Der Pennen is warned by the referee! Jack Molenaar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Raith Rovers start the second half!
47.18
Scott Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje edges inside the box! Daniel Corstanje looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Paul Seifert with no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers!
55.39
Paul Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.28
George Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Jean-Louis Potillon. Jean-Louis Potillon advances inside the box! Jean-Louis Potillon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.15
Paul Matteo kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Mendes. Showing composure, Rui Mendes picks a pass forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
73.29
Gary Young makes a probing pass to Jean-Louis Potillon. Jean-Louis Potillon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.21
Tobias Sammer makes a simple pass to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
79.42
Scott Bremner plays the ball forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Glass.
81.12
Duncan Glass clumsily knocks into Ricardo Bento. Duncan Glass is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.53
Marcos Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Bento controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.10
Gary Young hits a low pass to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
85.03
Paul Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Bento. Ricardo Bento connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Nuno Jimenez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kubilay Sükür 29 Daniel Corstanje 47, 55 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Corstanje of Raith Rovers |
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)
6
7. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
8. Gary Young (MID)
6
9. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
11. Jean-Louis Potillon (ATT)
6
12. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
0
13. Jamie Whelan (MID)
0
14. Brendan Terry (DEF)
0
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
6
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Jack Molenaar (DEF)
5
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
5. Alex Bremner (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hopkin (MID)
7
7. Scott Bremner (MID)
7
8. Marcos Zubizarreta (MID)
7
9. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
8
10. Ricardo Bento (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
9
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Edgar Mathijssen (MID)
0
14. Elena Redondo (ATT)
0