Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Celtic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Greig.
0.00
0-0Celtic get the match underway!
2.10
0-0With a delightful solo run, Stephen Hutchison stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
3.17
Alec Rae threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Paul Seifert is on top of it.
4.04
1-0Frederico Nunes makes a simple pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Con Milosevic scores for St. Johnstone!!
9.16
George Walsh passes the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.04
Frederico Nunes advances with the ball. Frederico Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes flicks the ball with his head. Paul Seifert manages to gather it easily.
14.45
1-1Rui Mendes sees Alexander Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Devineau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.30
1-1Alec Hendry catches John Burley on the ankles. The referee calls over Alec Hendry and shows him a yellow card! John Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.20
1-1Scott Brady clumsily knocks into Alec Rae. Scott Brady is warned by the referee! Alec Rae runs off the knock.
20.18
Scott Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau makes a convincing header. Don Henderson easily punches it away to safety.
24.00
Gavin McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes deftly passes the ball to David Strachan, releasing him through on goal. David Strachan strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Paul Seifert had no chance!! Goal for St. Johnstone!
28.20
Alec Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
30.08
2-1Rui Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rui Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.12
Markus Frieser clumsily knocks into Nuno Jimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Jimenez runs off the knock.
38.41
Alexander Devineau barges into Mario Castro. Alexander Devineau is given a warning by the referee! Mario Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.46
Mario Castro makes a simple pass to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes makes a probing pass to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Seifert manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off the second half!
49.39
Alec Rae makes a probing pass to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic skips past George Walsh! Con Milosevic strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
51.09
George Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady hits a low pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a one-two with Alexander Devineau and advances towards the goal... Alec Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
61.54
Gavin McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Devineau. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Devineau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.45
2-1Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Kew Van Der Pennen controls it well on his chest. Kew Van Der Pennen kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Hendry but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.00
Frederico Nunes makes a simple pass to Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
69.00
2-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.26
Frederico Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Matteo.
73.22
Rui Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
83.42
Stephen Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.54
George Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Don Henderson!
85.46
John Burley passes the ball forward to Frederico Nunes. Frederico Nunes knocks the ball forward to Markus Frieser. Markus Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.33
Gavin McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Rae. Alec Rae threads the ball through to Con Milosevic. Con Milosevic tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Strachan of St. Johnstone |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Henderson (GK)
7
2. John Burley (DEF)
6
3. Gavin McCoist (DEF)
5
4. Neil Strachan (DEF)
6
5. Mario Castro (DEF)
6
6. Alec Rae (MID)
6
7. Frederico Nunes (MID)
7
8. Con Milosevic (ATT)
8
9. Markus Frieser (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
9
11. Guilherme Gomes (ATT)
7
12. John Gough (DEF)
0
13. Andy Elliott (DEF)
0
14. Laurent Soetaers (ATT)
0
1. Paul Seifert (GK)
7
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. George Walsh (DEF)
6
5. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Rui Mendes (MID)
7
7. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
7
8. Scott Brady (MID)
7
9. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
7
10. Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
12. Gary Young (MID)
0
13. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
0
14. Jean-Louis Potillon (ATT)
0