Match Report
| Ayr United | Ayr United |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kevin Campbell | K. Campbell |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | John McGrory | J. McGrory | |||||||||
| John Liddell | J. Liddell | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 73 |  | Remco Corstanje | R. Corstanje | ||||||||
| Don Young | D. Young | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 |  | Victor Ferrer | V. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Darren Gascoigne | D. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Andy Ritchie | A. Ritchie | | 64 | M | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | |||||||||
| Richard Greig | R. Greig | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | |||||||||
| Norman Standing | N. Standing | | 57 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Duncan Johnstone | D. Johnstone | ||||||||
| Richard Caldwell | R. Caldwell | | 55 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | |||||||||
| Max Arts | M. Arts | | 55 | M | | 9 | | A | 76 |  | Kewullay Taldo | K. Taldo | |||||||||
| Richard Gallacher | R. Gallacher | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Benoit Nappi | B. Nappi | |||||||||
| John Gemmill | J. Gemmill | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Richard Young | R. Young | |||||||||
| Neil Gough | N. Gough | | 53 | A | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Datti Mohamed Jörgensen | D. Jörgensen | |||||||||
| Gionatha Liverani | G. Liverani | | 52 | D | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Don James | D. James | |||||||||
| Alberto Almeida | A. Almeida |  | 49 | D | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Andy Glass | A. Glass | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Celtic. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Gough.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Gough.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off the first half!
2.56
0-0Victor Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Johnstone. Duncan Johnstone threads the ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
3.01
Victor Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Johnstone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Taldo. Kewullay Taldo finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.40
0-0Kewullay Taldo threads a neat ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from outside the area. Kevin Campbell gets down and covers it.
10.49
0-0Remco Corstanje hacks Richard Caldwell from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.06
Billy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Richard Young. Richard Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
14.17
Darren Gascoigne threads the ball through to Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
16.49
Kewullay Taldo threads a neat ball through to Benoit Nappi. Benoit Nappi tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin Campbell is on top of it.
21.23
Richard Caldwell darts forward. Richard Caldwell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
24.01
Kevin Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
26.02
Richard Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Ritchie. Andy Ritchie knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
27.24
Darren Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Richard Gallacher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.14
0-0Celtic are dictating the run of play here today.
30.50
Duncan Johnstone passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland plays a scrappy one-two with Benoit Nappi and advances towards the goal... Billy Cleland makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.48
Darren Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Duncan Johnstone sees Kewullay Taldo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kewullay Taldo tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
33.47
Paul Mcallister threads the ball through to Don Young. Don Young decides to run forward with the ball. Don Young tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
38.01
John Liddell sees a break and surges forward. John Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.12
Duncan Johnstone passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance but Kevin Campbell reads it well. Good save!
44.35
0-0Paul Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, John Liddell. Seeing a gap ahead, John Liddell plays the ball forward to Richard Caldwell. Richard Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John McGrory who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Remco Corstanje kicks a strong pass forward to Benoit Nappi. Benoit Nappi knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Taldo. Kewullay Taldo makes a looping header on goal but Kevin Campbell is on top of his game. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
47.59
1-0Richard Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.24
Victor Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Matteo advances with the ball. Kevin Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Kevin Campbell as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.43
1-0Duncan Johnstone takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Kewullay Taldo takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.46
Don Young sees John Gemmill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from outside the area but is denied by John McGrory. Excellent save.
54.05
Richard Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. John Gemmill collects the pass. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Ferrer.
60.29
Richard Gallacher clumsily knocks into Darren Gascoigne. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.34
John Gemmill runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.04
Duncan Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Benoit Nappi. Benoit Nappi tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.09
Norman Standing threads a neat ball through to John Gemmill. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. John McGrory didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.42
Victor Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. With a delightful solo run, Billy Cleland stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Young. Richard Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
72.15
John Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Standing. Norman Standing knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Caldwell. Richard Caldwell shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
77.48
1-0Richard Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.42
1-0Darren Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Andy Ritchie. The referee warns Darren Gascoigne to calm down! Andy Ritchie runs off the knock.
84.29
Kevin Matteo threads a neat ball through to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Kevin Campbell reads it well. Excellent keeping!
85.59
1-0Richard Greig flicks a high ball forward to John Gemmill who takes it down. John Gemmill knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Victor Ferrer and the loose ball is cleared up field.
87.35
John Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Richard Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Max Arts makes a simple pass to John Gemmill. John Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Campbell (GK)
9
2. John Liddell (DEF)
7
3. Don Young (DEF)
7
4. Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Andy Ritchie (MID)
6
6. Richard Greig (MID)
6
7. Norman Standing (MID)
7
8. Richard Caldwell (MID)
7
9. Max Arts (MID)
6
10. Richard Gallacher (ATT)
8
11. John Gemmill (ATT)
8
12. Neil Gough (ATT)
0
13. Gionatha Liverani (DEF)
0
14. Alberto Almeida (DEF)
0
1. John McGrory (GK)
8
2. Remco Corstanje (DEF)
5
3. Victor Ferrer (DEF)
8
4. Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
5
5. Billy Cleland (MID)
7
6. Kevin Matteo (MID)
7
7. Duncan Johnstone (MID)
7
8. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
9. Kewullay Taldo (ATT)
6
10. Benoit Nappi (ATT)
6
11. Richard Young (ATT)
6
12. Datti Mohamed Jörgensen (GK)
0
13. Don James (MID)
0
14. Andy Glass (MID)
0