Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at San Siro where AC Milan play Celtic in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,532 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AC Milan are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
AC Milan start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.04
Nuno Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Hutchison. Stephen Hutchison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Hutchison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.02
Jimmy Olive comes in with a late challenge on George Walsh. The referee calls over Jimmy Olive and warns him to calm down! George Walsh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.20
Kewullay Melosi flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory collects the pass. Gavin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.46
Matthew Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hersi. Thomas Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Olive collects the pass. Jimmy Olive edges inside the box! Jimmy Olive makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.31
Kew Van Der Pennen clumsily knocks into Pier G. Soligo. The referee brings Kew Van Der Pennen to one side and gives him a warning! Pier G. Soligo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.07
Nuno Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry sees Kew Van Der Pennen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kew Van Der Pennen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Houssin Sinouh.
30.53
Kew Van Der Pennen barges into Francesco Previtali. The referee brings Kew Van Der Pennen to one side and gives him another warning! Francesco Previtali runs off the knock.
34.41
Pier G. Soligo barges into Alec Hendry. The referee brings Pier G. Soligo to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Hendry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.13
Scott Brady knocks the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks the ball forward, putting Alec Hendry through on goal. Alec Hendry shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alec Hendry!
45.00
Thomas Hersi takes it forward alone. Thomas Hersi shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celtic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Francesco Previtali sees Gavin Rae in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Rae darts forward. Gavin Rae rushes past George Walsh! Gavin Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.41
Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Devineau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Devineau threads a neat ball through to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Houssin Sinouh. What a great pair of hands!
63.40
Gavin Rae darts forward. Gavin Rae plays a one-two with Gavin McGrory and advances towards the goal... Gavin Rae muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Paul Seifert. Excellent save.
65.55
Scott Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Houssin Sinouh with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
72.10
George Walsh passes the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady threads a neat ball through to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen threads a neat ball through to Alec Hendry. Matthew Weaver clumsily knocks into Alec Hendry. Penalty for Celtic!!
72.10
The referee points to the spot..
73.22
Alec Hendry takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
75.30
Andy Gallacher passes the ball forward to Gianluca Moro. Gianluca Moro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.04
Gavin Rae takes it forward alone. Gavin Rae plays a one-two with Gianluca Moro and rushes in on goal... Gavin Rae tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Paul Seifert!
84.07
Stephen Hutchison makes a simple pass to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry makes a deft header. The ball comes off Francesco Previtali and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau threads the ball through to Alec Hendry but he's offside!
87.56
Scott Brady threads the ball through to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Weaver.
89.53
Pier G. Soligo sees Andy Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Gallacher sees space and advances. Andy Gallacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Matthew Weaver knocks the ball forward to Andy Gallacher. Andy Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McGrory edges inside the box! Gavin McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.25 vs 43.75
Play Area
Home team third: 29.69%, Midfield: 43.75%, Away team third: 26.56%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Rae of AC Milan

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
6
7
7. Gavin Rae (MID)
9
8. Thomas Hersi (MID)
6
9. Jimmy Olive (ATT)
6
10. Gavin McGrory (ATT)
6
11. Gianluca Moro (ATT)
8

12. Tonci Seric (DEF)
0
13. Alec Davidson (MID)
0
14. Erwin Van Dijk (ATT)
0

1. Paul Seifert (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
7
3. Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
4. George Walsh (DEF)
6
5. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Rui Mendes (MID)
6
8. Scott Brady (MID)
7
10. Alec Hendry (ATT)
8

12. Gary Young (MID)
0
13. Yurtcan Sükür (MID)
0