Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 19,660 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Ayr United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.06
0-0Dominic Ferguson brings the ball forward. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.14
0-0Marc Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Roy Powell. Roy Powell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Scott Meiklejohn is on top of it.
9.21
0-0Peter Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Rob Bisseling but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.41
0-0Nigel Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Richards. Peter Richards chips the ball to his team mate, Rob Bisseling. Rob Bisseling shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
14.09
Dominic Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.33
1-0John Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen plays a perfect one-two with Alessandro Di Bari and rushes in on goal... Antoine Van Veen takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.12
Don Telfer passes the ball forward to Anton Van Der Meyde. Anton Van Der Meyde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Rob Bisseling. Rob Bisseling is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Konstantinos Galanidis.
22.41
John Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Thatcher.
24.17
Colin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
27.48
Colin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Colin Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Thatcher.
28.12
Duncan Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Davidson. John Davidson makes a probing pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.35
Colin Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Duncan Gallacher passes the ball forward to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Roy Powell. Roy Powell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
47.11
Colin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari flicks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.34
John Davidson brings the ball forward. John Davidson shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
55.15
Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.21
Colin Rae kicks a strong pass forward to John Davidson. John Davidson makes a probing pass to Roy Powell. Roy Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.32
Colin Naysmith sees space and advances. Colin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.12
Dominic Ferguson sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Konstantinos Galanidis manages to gather it comfortably.
72.28
2-0Marc Wieczorek catches Colin Hendry on the ankles. Marc Wieczorek is given a warning by the referee! Colin Hendry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.17
2-0Dominic Ferguson clumsily knocks into Richard Mcinnes. Dominic Ferguson is warned by the referee! Richard Mcinnes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.05
Colin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roy Powell. Roy Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.41
John Davidson knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.26
Dominic Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rob Bisseling. Rob Bisseling finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.43
John Davidson makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball towards Roy Powell. Roy Powell powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Antoine Van Veen 15, 47 |