Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone | ||||||||||||||||
| darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Neil Benali | N. Benali |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 78 |  | Don Hendry | D. Hendry | |||||||||
| Tomas Nordqvist | T. Nordqvist |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Paul Burley | P. Burley | |||||||||
| Stjepan Boksic | S. Boksic |  | 76 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | ||||||||
| Hugo Okpara | H. Okpara |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | John Hendry | J. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stephen Naysmith | S. Naysmith | | 80 | M | | 5 | | D | 61 | | Darius Wiltord | D. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Callum Young | C. Young | |||||||||
| Matt Brady | M. Brady | | 80 | M | | 7 | | | M | 56 | | Richard James | R. James | ||||||||
| Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill | | 81 | M | | 8 | | A | 66 | | Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Julian Blanc | J. Blanc |  | 76 | A | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Tommaso Poggi | T. Poggi | |||||||||
| Sebastian Dittmann | S. Dittmann |  | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Fabian N. Guerra | F. Guerra | |||||||||
| Martin Liedholm | M. Liedholm | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Daniele Jacobs | D. Jacobs | |||||||||
| Craig Mcallister | C. Mcallister | | 79 | M | | 12 | | G | 68 | | Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | | 71 | D | | 13 | | D | 58 | | Colin Hopkin | C. Hopkin | |||||||||
| Dominic Campbell | D. Campbell | | 78 | A | | 14 | | D | 57 | | Kevin Law | K. Law | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to St. Johnstone. A crowd of 14,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
The pitch is in great condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic get the match underway!
3.27
0-0Stjepan Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Okpara. Hugo Okpara runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Okpara knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Don Hendry. Excellent save.
4.57
0-0Gavin Liddell sees space and advances. Gavin Liddell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sebastian Dittmann is offside!
6.14
0-0Tomas Nordqvist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
10.07
0-0Gavin Liddell clumsily knocks into Darius Wiltord. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darius Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.12
Tomas Nordqvist threads the ball through to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.15
Hugo Okpara makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Okpara sees space and advances. Hugo Okpara shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
26.45
Stephen Naysmith makes a probing pass to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Don Hendry.
27.48
Callum Young passes the ball forward to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.13
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.49
Paul Burley hits a low pass to Darius Wiltord. Darius Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Richard James who takes it down. Richard James shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
34.34
Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward. Matt Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Brady makes a simple pass to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Brady. Matt Brady makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.56
1-0Gavin Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Matt Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc makes a convincing header. It's there!! Don Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.24
Hugo Okpara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. With a delightful solo run, Matt Brady stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm powers a header at goal. Don Hendry manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic have changed their lineup with Matt Matteo replacing Stjepan Boksic, Dominic Campbell replacing Sebastian Dittmann and Craig Mcallister replacing Matt Brady. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
49.53
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Martin Liedholm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Liedholm shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Don Hendry.
51.20
1-0Corner kick to Celtic. Matt Gemmill chips it out wide. Darius Wiltord chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
53.52
1-0Hugo Okpara sees Craig Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Mcallister changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
55.26
1-0Hugo Okpara barges into Tommaso Poggi. The referee warns Hugo Okpara to calm down! Tommaso Poggi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.02
Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Martin Liedholm who brings the ball under control. Martin Liedholm lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Don Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.11
Hugo Okpara flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.16
Craig Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Don Hendry manages to keep it out.
77.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Matteo plays the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
78.53
Tomas Nordqvist flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Campbell controls it well on his chest. Dominic Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. With a superhuman jump, Julian Blanc connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Don Hendry manages to gather it.
79.51
Richard James hacks Craig Mcallister from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.21
Matt Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Liddell who takes it down. Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Don Hendry smothers it!
85.21
Matt Gemmill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
87.25
Daniele Jacobs catches Matt Matteo on the ankles. Daniele Jacobs is given a warning by the referee! Matt Matteo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Richard James threads a neat ball through to Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Julian Blanc 40, 61 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Neil Benali (GK)
6
2. Tomas Nordqvist (DEF)
6
3. Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Okpara (DEF)
7
5. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
6. Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
7. Matt Brady (MID)
7
8. Matt Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Julian Blanc (ATT)
9
10. Sebastian Dittmann (ATT)
6
11. Martin Liedholm (ATT)
7
12. Craig Mcallister (MID)
7
13. Matt Matteo (DEF)
7
14. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
6
1. Don Hendry (GK)
8
2. Paul Burley (DEF)
6
3. Alec Davidson (DEF)
6
4. John Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Darius Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Callum Young (MID)
6
7. Richard James (MID)
6
8. Colin McGrory (ATT)
6
9. Tommaso Poggi (ATT)
6
10. Fabian N. Guerra (ATT)
6
11. Daniele Jacobs (ATT)
5
12. Matt Johnstone (GK)
0
13. Colin Hopkin (DEF)
0
14. Kevin Law (DEF)
0