Match Report
| Elgin City | Elgin City |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Maikel De Vries | Maikel De Vries | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Gallacher | G. Gallacher |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Paul Seifert | P. Seifert | |||||||||
| Alex Campbell | A. Campbell | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Nuno Jimenez | N. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 40 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Duncan Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Gary Gemmill | G. Gemmill | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | George Walsh | G. Walsh | |||||||||
| Duncan Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | |||||||||
| Colin Rae | C. Rae | | 39 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 |  | Rui Mendes | R. Mendes | |||||||||
| Billy White | B. White | | 34 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 75 | | Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | ||||||||
| Alex Hutchison | A. Hutchison | | 36 | M | | 8 | | A | 75 |  | Kew Van Der Pennen | K. Van Der Pennen | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Faria | S. Faria | | 36 | M | | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | ||||||||
| Frederico Reis | F. Reis | | 37 | M | | 10 | | A | 70 |  | Alexander Devineau | A. Devineau | |||||||||
| Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Wes Evans | W. Evans | |||||||||
| Gary Mason | G. Mason | | 41 | D | | 12 | | M | 75 | | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Richard Bremner | R. Bremner | | 37 | M | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Gary Young | G. Young | |||||||||
| Scott McNeill | S. McNeill | | 46 | A | | 14 | | D | 64 |  | Michelangelo Sereni | M. Sereni | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Borough Briggs where Elgin City play Celtic in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Elgin City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
4.33
0-0Paul Matteo brings the ball forward. Paul Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.47
0-0Nuno Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau cuts inside the box! Alexander Devineau side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Gavin Gallacher.
12.07
0-0Colin Rae catches Rui Mendes on the ankles. The referee calls over Colin Rae and warns him to calm down! Rui Mendes runs off the knock.
15.02
With great vision, Paul Matteo plays the ball forward to Rui Mendes. Rui Mendes hits a low pass to Wes Evans. Wes Evans flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Devineau controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alexander Devineau tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
18.26
George Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.29
0-1Stephen Hutchison hits a low pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alec Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.35
0-1Elgin City have made 2 substitutions with Richard Bremner replacing Colin Rae and Scott McNeill replacing Frederico Reis .
33.42
Stephen Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Richard Bremner. The referee brings Stephen Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Bremner runs off the knock.
38.08
Stephen Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Alec Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Gavin Gallacher had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
42.54
Richard Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Scott McNeill. Scott McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Elgin City have changed their lineup with Gary Mason replacing Duncan Sullivan and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation.
45.00
Elgin City start the second half!
47.19
Stephen Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen rushes past Alex Mcallister! Kew Van Der Pennen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.11
Rui Mendes clumsily knocks into Billy White. Rui Mendes is warned by the referee! Billy White runs off the knock.
54.19
Rui Mendes makes a simple pass to Wes Evans. Wes Evans whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celtic!
57.53
0-3George Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.14
Celtic have made a substitution with Gary Young replacing Stephen Hutchison .
61.20
0-3Billy White clumsily knocks into Gary Young. The referee calls over Billy White and shows him a yellow card! Gary Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.49
Gary Young decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Young lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
67.45
Gary Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
73.21
Richard Bremner receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy White. Richard Bremner advances with the ball. Richard Bremner shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.19
George Walsh flicks a high pass forward to Rui Mendes who brings the ball under control. Rui Mendes plays the ball forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
79.32
Rui Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.25
Gary Young sees Wes Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kew Van Der Pennen! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran Dutchman!
85.43
Rui Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
George Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Young. Gary Young makes a simple pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Wes Evans provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
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
| Alec Hendry 26, 38 Kew Van Der Pennen 54, 63, 81 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Gallacher (GK)
6
2. Alex Campbell (DEF)
6
3. Alex Mcallister (DEF)
6
4. Gary Gemmill (DEF)
6
5. Duncan Sullivan (DEF)
6
6. Colin Rae (MID)
5
7. Billy White (MID)
5
8. Alex Hutchison (MID)
6
9. Sebastiao Faria (MID)
6
10. Frederico Reis (MID)
6
11. Alex Mcallister (ATT)
6
12. Gary Mason (DEF)
6
13. Richard Bremner (MID)
6
14. Scott McNeill (ATT)
6
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)
7
8. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
9
9. Alec Hendry (ATT)
8
10. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
11. Wes Evans (ATT)
7
12. Scott Brady (MID)
0
13. Gary Young (MID)
7
14. Michelangelo Sereni (DEF)
0