Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Firhill Park where Partick Thistle play host to Celtic. A crowd of 15,083 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Partick Thistle and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.


0.00
Celtic kick off!
3.15
Alec Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Campos. Antonio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Fenton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
6.25
Dries Zuidam plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruby Larrieu.
8.59
Kemal Fenton makes a probing pass to Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
12.29
Dries Zuidam hits a low pass to Martin Makin. Martin Makin knocks the ball forward to Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum passes the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Garcia Duque Dani provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
14.30
Antonio Rego threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Costa. Eduardo Costa shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
15.00
Garcia Duque Dani passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Eduardo Calvo. Excellent save.
18.15
Carl Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.13
Filipe Monteiro hits a low pass to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Ruby Larrieu and the loose ball is cleared up field.
22.21
Nils Röhlig passes the ball forward to Martin Makin. Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Mamar Serredszum holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mamar Serredszum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruby Larrieu.
28.48
Martin Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.52
Petri Jongsma knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.37
Petri Jongsma hits a low pass to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Monteiro.
39.56
Alec Niven pushes up the pitch. Alec Niven makes a simple pass to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena whips in a cross ball towards Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
40.18
Martin Makin advances with the ball. Martin Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.43
Petri Jongsma comes in with a late challenge on Dries Zuidam. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dries Zuidam carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.30
Carl Taylor threads a neat ball through to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Partick Thistle appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Partick Thistle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Partick Thistle kick off!
47.38
Filipe Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.05
Eduardo Costa darts forward. Eduardo Costa whips in a cross ball towards Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan makes a looping header on goal but Gavin Gallacher reads it well. Fabulous stop!
54.29
Dries Zuidam takes it forward alone. Dries Zuidam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eduardo Calvo manages to gather it.
59.07
Filipe Monteiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Filipe Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eduardo Calvo!
63.31
Eduardo Costa flicks a high pass forward to Neil Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Neil Sullivan shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
65.22
Filipe Monteiro threads the ball through to Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani heads the ball goalwards. Eduardo Calvo picks it out of the air!
67.13
Filipe Monteiro threads the ball through to Dries Zuidam. Dries Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.12
Kemal Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Pichichi.
73.53
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.11
Celtic have made a substitution with Richard Inglis replacing Martin Makin .
78.12
Petri Jongsma threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
83.20
Kemal Fenton darts forward. Kemal Fenton makes a beautiful solo run. Kemal Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.16
Dries Zuidam flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Mamar Serredszum. Mamar Serredszum makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
85.11
Ruby Larrieu makes a strong solo run forward. Ruby Larrieu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Gallacher easily smothers it!
87.38
Ruby Larrieu sees Stuart Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Costa. Eduardo Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
89.28
Dries Zuidam runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dries Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Paul Naysmith. Paul Naysmith rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Alec Niven passes the ball forward to Petri Jongsma. Petri Jongsma flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Pena who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Costa. Eduardo Costa makes a deft header. Wonderful reactions from Gavin Gallacher keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.7058823529412 vs 55.2941176470588
Play Area
Home team third: 29.41%, Midfield: 44.71%, Away team third: 25.88%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mamar Serredszum of Celtic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
3. Alec Niven (DEF)
7
4. Ruby Larrieu (DEF)
7
5. Kemal Fenton (MID)
7
6. Antonio Rego (MID)
6
7. Petri Jongsma (MID)
6
6
9. Neil Sullivan (ATT)
6
10. Eduardo Costa (ATT)
6
11. Adolfo Pena (ATT)
6

12. Stephen Mcinnes (DEF)
0
0

6
4. Nils Röhlig (DEF)
6
5. Carl Taylor (MID)
6
6. Dries Zuidam (MID)
8
7. Martin Makin (MID)
7
7
9. Paul Naysmith (ATT)
7
9

12. Anton Will (ATT)
0
13. Richard Inglis (DEF)
6