Match Report
| Forfar Athletic | Forfar Athletic |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Telfer | S. Telfer |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Paul Seifert | P. Seifert | |||||||||
| Alec Glass | A. Glass | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Nuno Jimenez | N. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Eddy Albieri | E. Albieri |  | 69 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Duncan Glass | D. Glass | ||||||||
| John Mcallister | J. Mcallister | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | George Walsh | G. Walsh | |||||||||
| Garry Hendry | G. Hendry | | 67 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Neil Souness | N. Souness | | 71 | M | | 6 | | | M | 76 |  | Rui Mendes | R. Mendes | ||||||||
| Thomas Oswald | T. Oswald | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 | | Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 75 | | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Duncan Law | D. Law | | 61 | M | | 9 | | A | 75 |  | Kew Van Der Pennen | K. Van Der Pennen | |||||||||
| Dominic Elliott | D. Elliott | | 59 | M | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | |||||||||
| Alec Caldwell | A. Caldwell | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Alexander Devineau | A. Devineau | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Bravo | J. Bravo |  | 74 | A | | 12 | | M | 71 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | | 74 | G | | 13 | | M | 68 |  | Yurtcan Sükür | Y. Sükür | |||||||||
| Matt Glass | M. Glass | | 72 | A | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Jean-Louis Potillon | J. Potillon | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Station Park where Forfar Athletic play host to Celtic. A crowd of 15,535 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-5-1 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.
Forfar Athletic are playing in a 4-5-1 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!
2.26
0-0Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry controls it well on his chest. Alec Hendry runs straight at the defence! Alec Glass catches Alec Hendry on the ankles. Alec Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.55
0-0Neil Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Seifert who gathers it comfortably.
8.48
0-0Neil Souness runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil Souness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.02
0-0Stephen Hutchison hacks Thomas Oswald from behind! The referee warns Stephen Hutchison to calm down! Thomas Oswald stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.20
0-0Eddy Albieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Elliott. Dominic Elliott threads a neat ball through to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell advances inside the box! Alec Caldwell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
11.10
0-0It's a corner kick. Neil Souness kicks a low ball out wide. Eddy Albieri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.56
Thomas Oswald makes a simple pass to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
22.49
It's a corner kick. Kevin Telfer kicks a low ball out wide. John Mcallister shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Paul Seifert.
23.04
Kevin Telfer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alec Caldwell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.40
0-0Forfar Athletic are in full control of this game.
32.33
0-0Duncan Law barges into Rui Mendes. The referee calls over Duncan Law and shows him a yellow card! Rui Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.08
Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Alec Caldwell collects the pass. Alec Caldwell shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.17
1-0Thomas Oswald surges forward with the ball. Thomas Oswald finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.31
Thomas Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Alec Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by George Walsh.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Forfar Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Forfar Athletic kick off!
47.51
Eddy Albieri flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Souness. Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Alec Caldwell collects the pass. Alec Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.29
Scott Brady hits a low pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Hendry.
55.40
Alec Glass takes it forward alone. Alec Glass chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Paul Seifert manages to keep it out.
59.34
John Mcallister breaks forward. John Mcallister hits a low pass to Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.33
Neil Souness decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Seifert who gathers it comfortably.
66.18
Rui Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Stuart Telfer.
67.46
1-0It's a corner kick. Rui Mendes loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Dominic Elliott reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.16
Stephen Hutchison kicks a strong pass forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Stuart Telfer!
73.43
Scott Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau runs straight at the defence! Garry Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.43
Duncan Law flicks a high pass forward to Alec Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Alec Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.23
George Walsh plays the ball forward to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry runs straight at the defence! Alec Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Kevin Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Caldwell. Alec Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Thomas Oswald of Forfar Athletic |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Telfer (GK)
7
2. Alec Glass (DEF)
7
3. Eddy Albieri (DEF)
6
4. John Mcallister (DEF)
7
5. Garry Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Neil Souness (MID)
7
7. Thomas Oswald (MID)
9
8. Kevin Telfer (MID)
7
9. Duncan Law (MID)
6
10. Dominic Elliott (MID)
6
11. Alec Caldwell (ATT)
7
12. Jose Javier Bravo (ATT)
0
13. Paul Hendry (GK)
0
14. Matt Glass (ATT)
0
1. Paul Seifert (GK)
8
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. Scott Brady (MID)
6
9. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
10. Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
12. Gary Young (MID)
0
13. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
0
14. Jean-Louis Potillon (ATT)
0