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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Peterhead. A crowd of 15,321 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Peterhead are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Mason.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
2.18
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Fernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.35
Niccolo Smithe threads a neat ball through to Niccol˜ Pellizzaro. Niccol˜ Pellizzaro makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Diez. Juan-Carlos Diez shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
8.17
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry Collins. Garry Collins sees Duncan Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Gemmell rushes past John Niven! Duncan Gemmell rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Dries Zuidam plays the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
10.20
John Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera takes it forward alone. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin makes a convincing header but Pedro Tavares reads it well. Good keeping!
14.48
Garry Collins makes a probing pass to Antonio Fernandez. Antonio Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.31
Dries Zuidam changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dries Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.52
John Niven threads a neat ball through to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.56
Niccolo Smithe plays a long ball forward. Juan-Carlos Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Bravo.
27.38
Juan-Carlos Diez catches Adolfo Bravo on the ankles. The referee warns Juan-Carlos Diez to calm down! Adolfo Bravo runs off the knock.
28.21
Miguel Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Paul Wevers who brings the ball under control. Paul Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.41
With great vision, Niccolo Smithe plays the ball forward to Eric Buchwald. With some swift thinking, Eric Buchwald plays the ball forward to Don Ritchie. Don Ritchie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.51
Niccolo Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Garry Collins who takes it down. Garry Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Fernandez. Antonio Fernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.15
Carl Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward but Wayne Dublin is offside!
40.13
Antonio Fernandez passes the ball forward to Tarik Bolivard. Tarik Bolivard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Bravo.
44.10
John Niven knocks the ball forward to Andy Souness. Andy Souness flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dublin controls it well on his chest. Wayne Dublin tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Pedro Tavares.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Peterhead appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Peterhead kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Dublin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
49.12
Dries Zuidam threads a neat ball through to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.17
Carl Taylor passes the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.06
Miguel Herrera catches Garry Collins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Collins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.14
Niccol˜ Pellizzaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marinus Galàsek. Marinus Galàsek flicks a high pass forward. Don Ritchie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Niven.
75.44
Garry Collins catches Dries Zuidam on the ankles. The referee brings Garry Collins to one side and gives him a warning! Dries Zuidam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
Celtic have made a substitution with Brutil Machlas replacing Dries Zuidam .
78.20
Antonio Fernandez advances with the ball. Antonio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Collins. Garry Collins heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
81.56
Niccolo Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Buchwald. Eric Buchwald passes the ball forward to Duncan Gemmell. Duncan Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Garry Collins. Garry Collins powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
83.53
Niccolo Smithe darts forward. Niccolo Smithe takes it forward alone. Niccolo Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.11
Eric Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Tarik Bolivard collects the pass. Tarik Bolivard whips in a cross ball towards Eric Buchwald. Eric Buchwald heads the ball goalwards but Jeison Valadez is on top of it.
87.19
Brutil Machlas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera makes a probing pass to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.21
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.6842105263158 vs 51.3157894736842
Play Area
Home team third: 27.63%, Midfield: 43.42%, Away team third: 28.95%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Guerrero Lopez of Celtic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Adolfo Bravo (DEF)
6
3. John Niven (DEF)
6
4. Andy Souness (DEF)
6
6
6. Carl Taylor (MID)
6
7. Dries Zuidam (MID)
7
6
9. Paul Wevers (ATT)
7
10. Wayne Dublin (ATT)
7

13. Brutil Machlas (DEF)
6
14. Dominique Pavon (DEF)
0

6
8
6. Garry Collins (MID)
6
7. Eric Buchwald (MID)
6
6
10. Duncan Gemmell (ATT)
6
11. Don Ritchie (ATT)
6

14. Markus Netzer (DEF)
0