Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Raith Rovers | Raith Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Cristi Anghel | Cristi Anghel | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Seifert | P. Seifert |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Garry Buskermolen | G. Buskermolen | |||||||||
| Nuno Jimenez | N. Jimenez |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Tobias Sammer | T. Sammer | |||||||||
| Duncan Glass | D. Glass |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Billy Greig | B. Greig | |||||||||
| George Walsh | G. Walsh |  | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 |  | Arek Gadocha | A. Gadocha | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 66 | D | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Sven Ooijer | S. Ooijer | |||||||||
| Rui Mendes | R. Mendes |  | 76 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 81 | | Paul Hendry | P. Hendry | ||||||||
| Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 83 | | Pascal Palumbo | P. Palumbo | |||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 75 | M | | 8 | | M | 83 | | Scott Bremner | S. Bremner | |||||||||
| Kew Van Der Pennen | K. Van Der Pennen | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Martin Brehme | M. Brehme | |||||||||
| Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | | 71 | A | | 10 | | | A | 82 |  | Elena Redondo | E. Redondo | ||||||||
| Alexander Devineau | A. Devineau |  | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Daniel Corstanje | D. Corstanje | |||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 71 | M | | 12 | | D | 38 | | David Booth | D. Booth | |||||||||
| Yurtcan Sükür | Y. Sükür |  | 68 | M | | 13 | | M | 34 | | Alex White | A. White | |||||||||
| Jean-Louis Potillon | J. Potillon | | 65 | A | | 14 | | A | 30 |  | Losseni Diané | L. Diané | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Celtic Park where Celtic play Raith Rovers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Dickov.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the match!
2.39
0-0Stephen Hutchison sees space and advances. Stephen Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
3.04
0-0Scott Brady barges into Paul Hendry. The referee calls over Scott Brady and warns him to calm down! Paul Hendry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.31
0-0Pascal Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Paul Seifert reads it well. Fabulous stop!
6.21
Sven Ooijer threads a neat ball through to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner makes a simple pass to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.05
Scott Bremner knocks the ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo cuts inside the box! Elena Redondo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
20.50
0-0Scott Bremner makes a simple pass to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Seifert who gathers it comfortably.
21.16
Paul Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Elena Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.07
Scott Bremner knocks the ball forward to Daniel Corstanje. Daniel Corstanje shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.03
Tobias Sammer runs forward with the ball. Tobias Sammer sees Martin Brehme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Brehme knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
Rui Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Devineau who takes it down. Alexander Devineau makes a probing pass between the defence to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.19
With some swift thinking, Scott Brady plays the ball forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.51
Sven Ooijer knocks the ball forward to Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner sees space and advances. Scott Bremner shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
36.22
0-1Pascal Palumbo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pascal Palumbo runs straight at the defence! Pascal Palumbo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Paul Seifert has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Brady plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry plays a quick one-two with Kew Van Der Pennen and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alec Hendry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Pascal Palumbo laces a through ball forward to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paul Seifert is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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!
49.14
Stephen Hutchison makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Hutchison shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.45
Pascal Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.50
Rui Mendes knocks the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Buskermolen who gathers it comfortably.
60.48
Rui Mendes sees Alexander Devineau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Devineau shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Garry Buskermolen had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
65.18
Scott Bremner hits a low pass to Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Walsh.
73.21
George Walsh makes a simple pass to Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison flicks the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.49
Sven Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Bremner controls it well on his chest. Scott Bremner makes an attacking run forward. Scott Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Paul Seifert manages to gather it easily.
84.38
Daniel Corstanje barges into Duncan Glass. The referee calls over Daniel Corstanje and warns him to calm down! Duncan Glass grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.17
Rui Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen threads a neat ball through to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
89.58
Sven Ooijer knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Bremner. Scott Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Redondo. Elena Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Brehme. Martin Brehme flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
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)
6
9. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
10. Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
7
12. Gary Young (MID)
0
13. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
0
14. Jean-Louis Potillon (ATT)
0
1. Garry Buskermolen (GK)
6
2. Tobias Sammer (DEF)
6
3. Billy Greig (DEF)
6
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
5. Sven Ooijer (DEF)
6
6. Paul Hendry (MID)
6
7. Pascal Palumbo (MID)
9
8. Scott Bremner (MID)
8
9. Martin Brehme (ATT)
8
10. Elena Redondo (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Corstanje (ATT)
6
12. David Booth (DEF)
0
13. Alex White (MID)
0
14. Losseni Diané (ATT)
0