Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play Fiorentina in this friendly game. A crowd of 13,057 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fiorentina kick off!
4.07
0-0Cesare Breda knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Bertotto. Giuseppe Bertotto makes a probing pass to Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Neil Benali keeps it out!
9.36
0-0Matt Brady sees Roel Van Der Schaaf in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roel Van Der Schaaf knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Damiani.
12.42
0-1Sebastiano Lamonica breaks forward. Sebastiano Lamonica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro skips past Lucian Punga! Some good footwork from Gionatha Negro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.09
Mike Ten Hag knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giuseppe Bertotto.
16.09
0-1Matt Brady hacks Michelangelo Passoni from behind! Matt Brady is shown the yellow card! Michelangelo Passoni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.22
Michelangelo Passoni plays the ball forward to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro edges inside the box! Gionatha Negro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.05
0-2Matt Law hacks Michelangelo Passoni from behind! The referee calls over Matt Law and warns him to calm down! Michelangelo Passoni runs off the knock.
24.54
With imagination, Dan Hagi plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Riccardo Ferrari.
27.35
Sebastiano Lamonica flicks a high pass forward. Giuseppe Bertotto controls it well on his chest. Giuseppe Bertotto flicks a high ball forward to Gionatha Negro who takes it down. Gionatha Negro shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Neil Benali.
28.47
0-2Giuseppe Bertotto makes a beautiful solo run. Giuseppe Bertotto sees Giulio Buso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giulio Buso whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
30.40
Craig Mcallister threads the ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.26
Craig Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Campbell who takes it down. Dominic Campbell shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.58
Dan Hagi threads a neat ball through to Matt Brady. Matt Brady threads a neat ball through to Roel Van Der Schaaf. Roel Van Der Schaaf finds some space and shoots from distance but Stefano Franceschetti reads it well. He makes it look easy!
40.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Mcallister plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.01
Kevin Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Celtic kick off!
47.20
Alex Mcallister takes it forward alone. Alex Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
49.16
Craig Mcallister brings the ball forward. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.02
Craig Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Roel Van Der Schaaf. Roel Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Stefano Franceschetti!
54.42
Mike Ten Hag picks a pass forward to Kevin Dalglish. Kevin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Stefano Franceschetti.
55.24
0-2It's a corner kick. Kevin Dalglish loops the ball in to towards the near post. Guido Baiano reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.08
Flavio Damiani comes in with a late challenge on Craig Mcallister. Flavio Damiani is warned by the referee! Craig Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.29
Without breaking stride, Kevin Dalglish plays the ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Stefano Franceschetti!
61.04
Riccardo Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
65.20
Riccardo Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro whips in a cross ball towards Guido Baiano. Guido Baiano makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
66.42
Dan Hagi chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Brady. Matt Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Roel Van Der Schaaf. Roel Van Der Schaaf whips the ball goalwards with his head. Stefano Franceschetti manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.04
Flavio Damiani makes a simple pass to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
71.09
0-2Michelangelo Passoni hits a low pass to Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro knocks in a cross ball towards Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso makes a looping header on goal. The ball strikes Lucian Punga's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
72.34
Corner kick to Fiorentina. Guido Baiano chips it to the near post. Mike Ten Hag chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
78.46
Dan Hagi plays a long ball forward. Craig Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Brady. Matt Brady knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastiano Lamonica sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
84.28
Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Roel Van Der Schaaf who brings the ball under control. Roel Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefano Franceschetti with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
89.41
Lucian Punga laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Mcallister. With some swift thinking, Alex Mcallister plays the ball forward to Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell knocks the ball forward, putting Matt Law through on goal. Matt Law shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Stefano Franceschetti comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Sebastiano Lamonica makes a strong solo run forward. Sebastiano Lamonica controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
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
| Alex Mcallister 84 | Gionatha Negro 12, 18 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Neil Benali (GK)
6
2. Dan Hagi (DEF)
7
3. Lucian Punga (DEF)
6
4. Mike Ten Hag (DEF)
6
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
8
6. Matt Brady (MID)
6
7. Craig Mcallister (MID)
7
8. Kevin Dalglish (MID)
6
9. Dominic Campbell (ATT)
7
10. Roel Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
7
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Naysmith (MID)
0
13. Matt Gemmill (MID)
0
14. Julian Blanc (ATT)
0
1. Stefano Franceschetti (GK)
8
2. Flavio Damiani (DEF)
6
3. Giuseppe Bertotto (DEF)
6
4. Sebastiano Lamonica (DEF)
7
5. Cesare Breda (DEF)
6
6. Riccardo Ferrari (MID)
6
7. Michelangelo Passoni (MID)
6
8. Guido Baiano (MID)
6
9. Gionatha Negro (ATT)
9
10. Paul Booth (ATT)
6
11. Giulio Buso (ATT)
6
12. Alfredo Bonadei (MID)
0
13. Fernando Menendez (MID)
0
14. Aimo Brighi (GK)
0