Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Alloa Athletic | Alloa Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Thomas Smith | Thomas Smith | |||||||||||||||||
| Gavin Gallacher | G. Gallacher |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Pedro Veloso | P. Veloso | |||||||||
| Dominique Pavon | D. Pavon |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Jose Javier Pichichi | J. Pichichi |  | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Richard Inglis | R. Inglis | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Gavin Hendry | G. Hendry | |||||||||
| Carl Taylor | C. Taylor |  | 73 | M | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Flavio Mazzi | F. Mazzi | |||||||||
| Dries Zuidam | D. Zuidam |  | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Colin Matteo | C. Matteo | |||||||||
| Martin Makin | M. Makin | | 70 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Gary McNeill | G. McNeill | ||||||||
| Filipe Monteiro | F. Monteiro | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Gerald Diallo | G. Diallo | |||||||||
| Paul Naysmith | P. Naysmith | | 70 | A | | 9 | | | A | 71 | | Scott Young | S. Young | ||||||||
| Mamar Serredszum | M. Serredszum | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 74 | | Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | |||||||||
| Garcia Duque Dani | G. Dani | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Alec Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Anton Will | A. Will |  | 64 | A | | 12 | | M | 71 | | Tobias Röhlig | T. Röhlig | |||||||||
| Nils Röhlig | N. Röhlig | | 61 | D | | 13 | | A | 64 | | Paul McCoist | P. McCoist | |||||||||
| Richard Hutchison | R. Hutchison | | 61 | A | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Neil Cleland | N. Cleland | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Alloa Athletic. A crowd of 18,168 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Alloa Athletic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Andy Young.
0.00
0-0Alloa Athletic start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.14
0-0Matt Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Flavio Mazzi who takes it down. Flavio Mazzi whips in a cross ball towards Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gavin Gallacher. Excellent save.
8.52
1-0Dries Zuidam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani whips in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.49
Gary Mccall threads a neat ball through to Flavio Mazzi. Flavio Mazzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott shoots from long range. Alec Elliott scores for Alloa Athletic!!
15.36
1-1Gary Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Colin Matteo who gracefully takes it down. Colin Matteo threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov plays a quick one-two with Gary McNeill and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Pichichi barges into Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.48
Jose Javier Pichichi hits a low pass to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam takes it forward alone. Dries Zuidam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pedro Veloso gets down and covers it.
27.28
1-1Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott makes a probing pass to Scott Young but he's offside!
28.47
1-1Dries Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Serredszum collects the pass. Mamar Serredszum lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.51
Colin Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Alec Elliott who takes it down. Alec Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.37
Flavio Mazzi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Flavio Mazzi passes the ball forward to Alec Elliott. Some good footwork from Alec Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Gavin Gallacher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Gary McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Matteo. Colin Matteo makes a great pass forward. Scott Young runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Alloa Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
49.13
Without breaking stride, Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to Alec Elliott. Alec Elliott plays a one-two with Colin Matteo and advances towards the goal... Alec Elliott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
55.15
Dominique Pavon flicks a high pass forward to Dries Zuidam who brings the ball under control. Dries Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Dani controls it well on his chest. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.09
Gary McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
60.06
2-3Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Tobias Röhlig replacing Alec Elliott .
72.09
With a delightful solo run, Flavio Mazzi stretches the opposition's defence. Flavio Mazzi runs straight at the defence! Flavio Mazzi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Gavin Gallacher.
73.27
2-3Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Scott Young controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Scott Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Richard Inglis and goes wide.
74.46
2-3Corner kick to Alloa Athletic. Gary McNeill chips it to the near post. Jose Javier Pichichi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.29
Gerald Diallo flicks a high pass forward to Gary McNeill who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Gary McNeill plays the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.06
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Anton Will replacing Mamar Serredszum, Nils Röhlig replacing Martin Makin and Richard Hutchison replacing Garcia Duque Dani .Alloa Athletic have made a substitution with Neil Cleland replacing Gary McNeill .
84.02
2-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.07
Neil Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mamar Serredszum 9 Paul Naysmith 55 | Alec Elliott 12, 40 Gary McNeill 31 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gavin Gallacher (GK)
6
2. Dominique Pavon (DEF)
6
3. Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
4. Richard Inglis (DEF)
6
5. Carl Taylor (MID)
6
6. Dries Zuidam (MID)
6
7. Martin Makin (MID)
6
8. Filipe Monteiro (MID)
6
9. Paul Naysmith (ATT)
7
10. Mamar Serredszum (ATT)
7
11. Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)
7
12. Anton Will (ATT)
6
13. Nils Röhlig (DEF)
6
14. Richard Hutchison (ATT)
6
1. Pedro Veloso (GK)
6
2. Colin Johnstone (DEF)
6
3. Gary Mccall (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Flavio Mazzi (MID)
8
6. Colin Matteo (MID)
6
7. Gary McNeill (MID)
8
8. Gerald Diallo (MID)
6
9. Scott Young (ATT)
6
10. Matt Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Alec Elliott (ATT)
9
12. Tobias Röhlig (MID)
6
13. Paul McCoist (ATT)
0
14. Neil Cleland (ATT)
6