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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tynecastle where Heart of Midlothian play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,112 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Heart of Midlothian are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.


0.00
Heart of Midlothian start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.08
Gavin Liddell threads the ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
21.45
Stephen Mcallister makes a probing pass to Alan Vickers. Alan Vickers hits a low pass to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson advances inside the box! Richard Henderson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.26
Stephen Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Ferrer who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.32
Stephen Naysmith hits a low pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell makes a looping header on goal. Martino Quaglia is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.31
Adelmajid Boutabout threads a neat ball through to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson whips in a cross ball towards Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Neil Benali. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Heart of Midlothian 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 kick off!
48.21
Kevin Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson shoots from long range but somehow Martino Quaglia manages to keep it out.
53.15
Stephen Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.25
Kevin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Colin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Hendry shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Martino Quaglia as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
58.45
It's a corner kick which Kevin Dalglish takes quickly, playing the ball short to Dan Hagi. Dan Hagi heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Richard Henderson jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
61.19
Stephen Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ferrer. With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Ferrer stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Ferrer whips in a cross ball towards Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
63.38
Dan Hagi plays the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Martino Quaglia picks it out of the air!
65.44
Adelmajid Boutabout knocks the ball to his team mate, David Mckinlay. David Mckinlay threads a neat ball through to Bert Geerinckx. Bert Geerinckx knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.30
Edgar Jardim takes a quick throw-in, which Dan Hagi takes on the chest. Dan Hagi sees a break and surges forward. Dan Hagi chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Alec Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.10
Stephen Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Ritchie. Alex Ritchie hits a low pass to Scott Elliott. Scott Elliott shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.08
Lucian Punga hacks Alex Ritchie from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Ritchie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.57
Kevin Dalglish knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Campbell. Dominic Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Martino Quaglia is on top of it.
77.30
Gavin Liddell barges into Gian Paolo Tangorra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Paolo Tangorra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.17
Dan Hagi flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Campbell collects the pass. Dominic Campbell skips past Adelmajid Boutabout! Dominic Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Martino Quaglia manages to keep it out.
79.09
Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Quaglia who gathers it comfortably.
87.03
Lucian Punga makes a simple pass to Kubilay Kayis. Kubilay Kayis threads the ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
89.03
Kubilay Kayis barges into Alex Ritchie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Ritchie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 46.1538461538462 vs 53.8461538461538
Play Area
Home team third: 30.77%, Midfield: 49.23%, Away team third: 20.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Campbell of Celtic

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6. Alex Ritchie (MID)
6
8. Alan Vickers (MID)
6
9. Scott Elliott (MID)
6
11. Bert Geerinckx (ATT)
6

12. Gerhard Töpfer (DEF)
0
14. Matt Greig (ATT)
0

1. Neil Benali (GK)
6
2. Edgar Jardim (DEF)
6
3. Dan Hagi (DEF)
6
4. Lucian Punga (DEF)
5
6. Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
7. Kubilay Kayis (MID)
5
6
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
9
11. Alec Davidson (ATT)
8

12. Craig Davidson (MID)
0
13. Julian Blanc (ATT)
0