Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,407 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Sullivan.


0.00
Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
Without breaking stride, Sebastian Dittmann plays the ball forward to Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
3.53
Hubert Bilaudelle flicks a high pass forward. Matt Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.45
Nicolas Dehm makes a probing pass to Matt Collins. Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Collins laces a weighted ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante plays a scrappy one-two with Don Johnstone and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Hubert Plante provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.18
Nicolas Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Don Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Don Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. With a superhuman jump, Matt Collins connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.13
Kevin Herzog flicks a high pass forward. Alec Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Alec Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. Mario Faria gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.55
Kevin Herzog surges forward with the ball. Kevin Herzog finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.47
Ivan Thompson clumsily knocks into Uwe Freund. The referee calls over Ivan Thompson and shows him a yellow card! Uwe Freund stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.21
Dominic Inglis passes the ball forward to Hubert Plante. Hubert Plante takes it forward alone. Hubert Plante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
21.50
Jan Weigel comes in with a late challenge on Don Johnstone. The referee calls over Jan Weigel and shows him a yellow card! Don Johnstone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.36
Hubert Bilaudelle breaks forward. Hubert Bilaudelle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo José Mari. Rodolfo José Mari shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.02
Sebastian Dittmann receives the ball from a throw-in from Alec Sullivan. Sebastian Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Herzog holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Herzog controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Scott Mason is on top of his game. Great keeping!
33.34
Hubert Plante hacks Andy White from behind! The referee calls over Hubert Plante and shows him a yellow card! Andy White runs off the knock.
36.04
Ivan Thompson picks a pass forward to Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
38.50
Hubert Bilaudelle makes a probing pass to Uwe Freund. Uwe Freund decides to run forward with the ball. Uwe Freund whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Mason didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.13
Matt Collins threads the ball through to Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
40.27
Ian Grot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
Rodolfo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Herzog holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Herzog whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Ayr United appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic have changed their lineup with Garry Elliott replacing Rodolfo José Mari.

45.00
Ayr United kick off the second half!
47.12
Alec Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann rushes past Andy Rae! Sebastian Dittmann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.56
Ivan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Alonso controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Alonso runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Alonso rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.19
Matt Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy White. Billy White makes a probing pass between the defence to Matt Collins. Jan Weigel catches Matt Collins on the ankles. Matt Collins appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
55.49
Matt Collins comes in with a late challenge on Garry Elliott. Matt Collins is warned by the referee! Garry Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.58
Alec Sullivan passes the ball forward to Kevin Herzog. Kevin Herzog lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Andy Rae is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
60.07
Don Johnstone hacks Hubert Bilaudelle from behind! The referee warns Don Johnstone to calm down! Hubert Bilaudelle stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.52
Matt Collins flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Alonso who takes it down. Nicolas Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.42
Matt Collins catches Kevin Herzog on the ankles. Matt Collins is given another warning by the referee! Kevin Herzog grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.27
Hubert Bilaudelle flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy White. Andy White flicks a high pass forward to Alec Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Alec Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.52
Andy White surges forward with the ball. Andy White kicks a strong pass forward to Mario Faria. Mario Faria shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.47
Jan Weigel threads the ball through to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann whips in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. With a superhuman jump, Mario Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Mario Faria scores for Celtic!!
84.10
Alec Sullivan makes a probing pass to Garry Elliott. Garry Elliott shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
89.49
Andy White hits a low pass to Hubert Bilaudelle. Hubert Bilaudelle threads a neat ball through to Mario Faria. Mario Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Scott Mason manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.5238095238095 vs 65.4761904761905
Play Area
Home team third: 26.19%, Midfield: 44.05%, Away team third: 29.76%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario Faria of Celtic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Scott Mason (GK)
7
2. Ian Grot (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Dehm (DEF)
6
6
5. Andy Rae (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Thompson (MID)
6
8
8. Matt Collins (MID)
6
9. Hubert Plante (ATT)
6
10. Billy White (ATT)
7
11. Don Johnstone (ATT)
6

12. Alex Campbell (GK)
0
13. Colin Mason (MID)
0
14. Paul Elliott (ATT)
0

1. Daniel Calvo (GK)
6
2. Jan Weigel (DEF)
6
3. Andy White (DEF)
7
6. Kevin Herzog (MID)
7
7. Alec Sullivan (MID)
7
8. Uwe Freund (MID)
6
9. Mario Faria (ATT)
9
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6

12. Alex Souness (MID)
0
13. Garry Elliott (MID)
7
14. Liam Margiotta (ATT)
0