Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at RheinEnergieStadion where FC Köln play Celtic in this European Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mccall.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Köln are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Mccall.
0.00
0-0FC Köln kick off and get the first half underway!
4.30
0-0Craig Davidson flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Liddell who gracefully takes it down. Gavin Liddell shoots from distance but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
6.37
0-0Kevin Dalglish clumsily knocks into Moustapha Sektioui. Kevin Dalglish is shown the yellow card! Moustapha Sektioui stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.26
0-0Lucian Punga flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Liddell collects the pass. Gavin Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Campbell but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.42
0-0With some swift thinking, Dan Hagi plays the ball forward to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
14.37
0-0Kaci Pontal makes a probing pass to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis brings the ball forward. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Karim Lambers.
24.42
1-0Samir Roth flicks a high pass forward to Moustapha Sektioui who brings the ball under control. Moustapha Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Roth. Samir Roth heads the ball goalwards. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.03
Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.29
1-0Claus Fredgaard clumsily knocks into Colin Hendry. The referee brings Claus Fredgaard to one side and gives him a warning! Colin Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.25
Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.04
Dan Hagi sees Kaci Pontal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kaci Pontal laces a weighted ball forward to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Fredgaard.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Köln appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
47.13
Gavin Liddell makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.45
Cameron Levesque plays the ball forward to Moustapha Sektioui. Moustapha Sektioui sees a break and surges forward. Moustapha Sektioui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucian Punga.
53.31
Lucian Punga comes in with a late challenge on Gerhard Rahn. The referee calls over Lucian Punga and shows him a yellow card! Gerhard Rahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.21
Cameron Levesque decides to run forward with the ball. Cameron Levesque flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Arndt controls it well on his chest. Philipp Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Sektioui. Moustapha Sektioui flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Moustapha Sektioui!
59.31
Kubilay Kayis makes a simple pass to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson whips in a cross ball towards León Carvajal. León Carvajal heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
66.40
Gavin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
73.44
Philipp Arndt takes it forward alone. Philipp Arndt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
75.43
Moustapha Sektioui flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Arndt collects the pass. Philipp Arndt lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Sektioui. Moustapha Sektioui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.34
Craig Davidson makes a simple pass to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnny Inia who gathers it comfortably.
79.48
Gian Paolo Tangorra knocks the ball forward to Tomislav Tomas. Tomislav Tomas edges inside the box! Tomislav Tomas makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.04
Craig Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Liddell shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Johnny Inia. Excellent save.
84.27
4-0Celtic are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
87.25
Karim Lambers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Rahn. Gerhard Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.30
With a delightful solo run, Kubilay Kayis stretches the opposition's defence. Kubilay Kayis finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Johnny Inia. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Samir Roth 24 Moustapha Sektioui 54, 75 Tomislav Tomas 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2. Cameron Levesque (DEF)
6
3. Claus Fredgaard (DEF)
6
4. Karim Lambers (DEF)
6
5. Alex McNeill (GK)
6
6. Moustapha Sektioui (MID)
9
7. Gian Paolo Tangorra (MID)
6
8. Samir Roth (MID)
7
9. Philipp Arndt (ATT)
7
10. Tomislav Tomas (ATT)
7
11. Gerhard Rahn (ATT)
6
12. Nico Meidt (DEF)
0
13. Oliver Helmer (MID)
0
14. Scott Powell (ATT)
0
1. Neil Benali (GK)
6
2. Dan Hagi (DEF)
6
3. Kaci Pontal (DEF)
6
4. Lucian Punga (DEF)
6
5. Craig Davidson (MID)
6
6. Gavin Liddell (MID)
7
7. Kubilay Kayis (MID)
6
8. Kevin Dalglish (MID)
5
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
10. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
6
11. León Carvajal (ATT)
6
12. Tony Carrick (ATT)
0
13. Neil Souness (ATT)
0
14. Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
0