Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Celtic. A crowd of 18,807 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Greig.
The pitch is in great condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Greig.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off!
4.52
0-0Jean-Paul Knopper passes the ball forward to Armin Rummenigge. Armin Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Lightfoot who gathers it comfortably.
6.34
Jean-Paul Knopper flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Weigel easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobias Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.57
Alun Peters flicks the ball to his team mate, Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lilian Ciechelsi.
9.15
0-0Jose Pardo clumsily knocks into Armin Rummenigge. Jose Pardo is shown the yellow card! Armin Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.14
0-0Alun Peters flicks a high pass forward. Matt McNeill controls it well on his chest. Matt McNeill makes a probing pass between the defence to Hugo Viana. Hugo Viana shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.33
0-0Alun Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Ripley. Brendan Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Lilian Ciechelsi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.18
0-0Gabriele Carnasciali makes a probing pass to Tobias Weigel. Tobias Weigel edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Tobias Weigel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Malcolm Lightfoot!
20.19
1-0Richard Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McGrory. With a delightful solo run, Colin McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Colin McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin McGrory!
28.40
Armin Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Malcolm Lightfoot. Excellent save.
40.07
Lilian Ciechelsi breaks forward. Lilian Ciechelsi flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Vieira comfortably collects the pass. Filipe Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Malcolm Lightfoot manages to keep it out.
42.07
Lilian Ciechelsi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry Caldwell. Garry Caldwell hits a low pass to Jean-Paul Knopper. Jean-Paul Knopper knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Heart of Midlothian kick off!
51.24
Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Moreno Castiglione who brings the ball under control. Moreno Castiglione knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Caldwell.
53.41
Armin Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Craig Meiklejohn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Meiklejohn runs straight at the defence! Craig Meiklejohn rockets a shot on goal but Brendan Ripley is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
54.36
Alex Davidson makes a probing pass to Brendan Ripley. Brendan Ripley flicks a high ball forward to Moreno Castiglione who takes it down. Moreno Castiglione edges inside the box! Moreno Castiglione shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
55.28
Garry Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Tobias Weigel. Tobias Weigel whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Malcolm Lightfoot manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.32
With great vision, Brendan Ripley plays the ball forward to Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.54
Lilian Ciechelsi threads a neat ball through to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Craig Meiklejohn. Craig Meiklejohn powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
63.31
Garry Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Vieira who takes it down. Filipe Vieira threads a neat ball through to Jean-Paul Knopper. Jean-Paul Knopper lofts in a cross ball towards Tobias Weigel. Tobias Weigel shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
66.55
With imagination, Hugo Viana plays the ball forward to Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
67.25
Stuart Matteo passes the ball forward to Alun Peters. Alun Peters flicks a high pass forward. Moreno Castiglione controls it well on his chest. Moreno Castiglione knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lilian Ciechelsi.
71.42
Craig Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward to Tobias Weigel who brings the ball under control. Tobias Weigel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
72.53
Brendan Ripley sees Matt McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt McNeill shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
77.37
Colin McGrory sees Matt McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt McNeill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.46
Craig Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.01
Armin Rummenigge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Carnasciali. Gabriele Carnasciali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.34
Jose Pardo sees Hugo Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Viana threads a neat ball through to Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione whips in a cross ball towards Matt McNeill. Matt McNeill makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.09
Alex Davidson threads a neat ball through to Hugo Viana. Hugo Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Ripley. Brendan Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Castiglione. Moreno Castiglione gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Castiglione of Heart of Midlothian |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Malcolm Lightfoot (GK)
8
2. Stuart Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Jose Pardo (DEF)
5
4. Alex Davidson (DEF)
6
5. Richard Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Hugo Viana (MID)
6
7. Brendan Ripley (MID)
8
8. Alun Peters (MID)
6
9. Colin McGrory (MID)
9
10. Matt McNeill (ATT)
6
11. Moreno Castiglione (ATT)
9
12. John McCoist (DEF)
0
13. Joao Teixeira (MID)
0
14. Christian Pisanu (ATT)
0
1. Gavin McStay (GK)
6
2. Lilian Ciechelsi (DEF)
7
3. Giancarlo Di Livio (DEF)
6
4. Garry Caldwell (DEF)
6
5. Craig Meiklejohn (MID)
7
6. Armin Rummenigge (MID)
7
7. Jean-Paul Knopper (MID)
6
8. Matt Strachan (MID)
6
9. Tobias Weigel (ATT)
7
10. Filipe Vieira (ATT)
6
11. Gabriele Carnasciali (ATT)
6
12. Callum Bremner (DEF)
0
13. Marcus George (GK)
0
14. Don McCoist (ATT)
0