Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Rangers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Telfer.
0.00
0-0Rangers kick off!
2.33
0-0Yassine Hammadou catches Carl Taylor on the ankles. The referee brings Yassine Hammadou to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.19
0-0Carl Taylor threads the ball through to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Herrera but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.30
0-0Miguel Herrera brings the ball forward. Miguel Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Martin Velasco.
9.50
0-0Corner kick to Celtic. Carl Taylor chips it out wide. Stuart Johnstone reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
10.16
0-0Carl Taylor hits a low pass to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range but is denied by Stephan Nyarko. Excellent save.
12.32
0-0Samuel Varela runs forward with the ball. Samuel Varela threads the ball through to Gavin James. Gavin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Niven.
14.55
0-0Stuart Johnstone clumsily knocks into Paul Wevers. Stuart Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Paul Wevers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.05
0-0Adolfo Bravo catches Rafael Molowny on the ankles. Adolfo Bravo is warned by the referee! Rafael Molowny carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.12
0-1Yassine Hammadou flicks a high pass forward to Gavin James who brings the ball under control. Gavin James plays a one-two with Yassine Hammadou and rushes in on goal... Gavin James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Gavin James scores for Rangers!!
26.11
Martin Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory takes it forward alone. Neil McGrory plays a quick one-two with Rafael Molowny and rushes in on goal... Neil McGrory side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jeison Valadez gets down and covers it.
27.50
Adolfo Bravo takes it forward alone. Adolfo Bravo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
36.07
Dries Zuidam threads the ball through to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
38.03
John Niven flicks a high ball forward to Carl Taylor who takes it down. Carl Taylor knocks the ball forward to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
40.47
Dries Zuidam flicks a high pass forward to Carl Taylor who brings the ball under control. Carl Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.27
0-1Yassine Hammadou threads a neat ball through to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Stuart Johnstone clumsily knocks into Paul Wevers. Stuart Johnstone is warned by the referee! Paul Wevers runs off the knock.
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. Rangers appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celtic kick off!
49.16
With a delightful solo run, Yassine Hammadou stretches the opposition's defence. Yassine Hammadou threads a neat ball through to Rafael Molowny. Rafael Molowny makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jeison Valadez manages to keep it out.
51.53
Gavin James threads a neat ball through to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Some superb footwork from Andy Ferguson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Jeison Valadez reads it well. Nice save!
54.58
Without breaking stride, Carl Taylor plays the ball forward to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
55.32
Roberto Guerrero Lopez clumsily knocks into Stuart Johnstone. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is shown the yellow card! Stuart Johnstone stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.45
Dries Zuidam threads the ball through to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.41
Gavin James sees Oberdan Zanoncelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Zanoncelli plays a quick one-two with Rafael Molowny and rushes in on goal... Oberdan Zanoncelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.23
0-1Rangers have made 3 substitutions with Urvin Van Der Gaag replacing Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet, Roy Redeker replacing Gavin James and Mauricio Martin replacing Oberdan Zanoncelli .
63.51
Martin Velasco threads the ball through to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Martin. Mauricio Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil McGrory but he's offside!
65.07
Dries Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dublin collects the pass. Wayne Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers connects with a diving header. Stephan Nyarko is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.48
Andy Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Herrera. Miguel Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Guerrero Lopez scores for Celtic!!
77.25
Celtic have made a substitution with Dominique Pavon replacing Dries Zuidam .
81.32
Urvin Van Der Gaag takes a long throw-in. Samuel Varela makes a probing pass to Roy Redeker. Roy Redeker makes an attacking run forward. Roy Redeker plays a one-two with Yassine Hammadou and rushes in on goal... Roy Redeker comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.48
Stuart Johnstone makes a simple pass to Yassine Hammadou. Yassine Hammadou passes the ball forward to Roy Redeker. Roy Redeker shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Jeison Valadez (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Bravo (DEF)
6
3. John Niven (DEF)
6
4. Andy Souness (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Carvalho (MID)
6
6. Carl Taylor (MID)
8
7. Dries Zuidam (MID)
7
8. Miguel Herrera (MID)
7
9. Paul Wevers (ATT)
8
10. Wayne Dublin (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT)
7
12. Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF)
0
13. Dominique Pavon (DEF)
6
14. Brutil Machlas (DEF)
0
1. Stephan Nyarko (GK)
7
2. Samuel Varela (DEF)
7
3. Pierre-Emmanuel Gillet (DEF)
6
4. Martin Velasco (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
5
6. Yassine Hammadou (MID)
9
7. Gavin James (MID)
9
8. Neil McGrory (MID)
6
9. Rafael Molowny (ATT)
6
10. Oberdan Zanoncelli (ATT)
6
11. Andy Ferguson (ATT)
6
12. Urvin Van Der Gaag (DEF)
6
13. Roy Redeker (MID)
8
14. Mauricio Martin (ATT)
6