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 Dundee United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
6.10
0-1Jan Winkler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill hits a low pass to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Craig Rae controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Rae looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Hugo Okocha had no chance!! Goal for Dundee United!
12.37
0-1Gary McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Craig Rae who brings the ball under control. Craig Rae plays a one-two with Duncan Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Rae provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.32
0-1Craig Collins catches Alec Hendry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.03
Brendan Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.28
0-1Neil Campbell darts forward. Neil Campbell plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Caldwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Neil Campbell comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but is denied by Hugo Okocha. Excellent save.
30.34
Neil Campbell threads a neat ball through to Craig Rae. Craig Rae shoots from 20 yards but Hugo Okocha is on top of it.
33.30
0-1Neil Campbell advances with the ball. Neil Campbell knocks the ball forward to Craig Rae but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.45
Gary Young threads the ball through to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Dundee United kicking off!
48.44
0-1Neil Campbell brings the ball forward. Neil Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Jimenez.
49.54
Matt Mcallister hacks Alec Hendry from behind! The referee warns Matt Mcallister to calm down! Alec Hendry gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
54.50
Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Alec Johnstone. Alec Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.51
Jan Winkler flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gallacher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gallacher flicks a high ball forward to Craig Rae who takes it down. Craig Rae runs straight at the defence! Craig Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Hugo Okocha gets down and covers it.
59.50
Gary McNeill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Rae. Craig Rae shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Okocha effortlessly smothers it!
60.55
0-1Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Rae replacing Gary McNeill and Alec McGrory replacing Alec Johnstone .
61.57
Gavin Rae flicks a high pass forward. Alec McGrory collects the pass. Alec McGrory skips past Nuno Jimenez! Alec McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.13
Jan Winkler advances with the ball. Jan Winkler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory cuts inside the box! Alec McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.46
Gavin Rae sees Duncan Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Rae but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.38
Gavin Rae knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee United!
77.38
Dundee United have made a substitution with Duncan Mcallister replacing Jan Winkler .
79.08
Stuart McGrory threads the ball through to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell plays a quick one-two with Craig Rae and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Duncan Caldwell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.26
Brendan Terry threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau plays a scrappy one-two with Kew Van Der Pennen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alexander Devineau provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Duncan Elliott is on top of it.
90.00
0-4Robbie Moffat clumsily knocks into Duncan Caldwell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Caldwell runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Craig Rae 6 Alec McGrory 63, 75 Duncan Caldwell 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Okocha (GK)
7
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Brendan Terry (DEF)
6
4. Robbie Moffat (DEF)
5
5. Michelangelo Sereni (DEF)
6
6. Gary Young (MID)
6
7. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
8. Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
9. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
10. Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
6
11. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Martins (DEF)
0
13. Scott Brady (MID)
0
14. Paul Matteo (DEF)
0
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
6
2. Craig Collins (DEF)
5
3. Jan Winkler (DEF)
7
4. Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Gallacher (MID)
6
6. Stuart McGrory (MID)
6
7. Gary McNeill (MID)
6
8. Neil Campbell (MID)
7
9. Craig Rae (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
9
11. Alec Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
14. Alec McGrory (ATT)
9