Match Report
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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 19,702 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Quinn.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while St. Johnstone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Quinn.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the match!
6.41
0-0David Hendry sees Neil Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Young knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Beagrie. Jonathan Beagrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Jim Wingert. Excellent block.
9.25
0-0Jean-Guy Achard runs forward with the ball. Jean-Guy Achard flicks a high pass forward to Scott Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Scott Caldwell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Mbamba who gathers it comfortably.
15.19
0-0Mick Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Emile Mbamba.
16.31
Corner kick to St. Johnstone. Mick Coppinger chips it out wide. Jim Wingert takes a shot at goal but somehow Malcolm Goodwin happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.57
Malcolm Goodwin passes the ball forward to David Hendry. David Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Beagrie who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair powers a header at goal but is denied by Duarte Antunes. Excellent save.
27.25
Alex Johnstone passes the ball forward to Jonathan Beagrie. Jonathan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Duarte Antunes!
30.44
1-0Jean-Luc Auriol hits a low pass to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone plays the ball forward to Patricio Ortega. Patricio Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Duarte Antunes had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic have changed their lineup with Linus Winkler replacing Thierry Gascoigne and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. The St. Johnstone players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and St. Johnstone get the second half underway!
47.22
David Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Ortega collects the pass. Patricio Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Sinclair. Frank Sinclair heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.24
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.01
Showing composure, Linus Winkler plays the ball forward to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone passes the ball forward to Neil Young. Neil Young lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Ortega. Patricio Ortega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Duarte Antunes manages to keep it out.
60.22
2-0Celtic have made a substitution with Matias Aleman replacing Patricio Ortega .
63.16
2-0Frank Sinclair clumsily knocks into Pascal Kuyt. Frank Sinclair is warned by the referee! Pascal Kuyt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.04
David Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Matias Aleman who takes it down. Matias Aleman whips in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Duarte Antunes.
69.37
2-0Jean-Guy Achard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssouf Collot. Youssouf Collot flicks a high pass forward. Scott Caldwell controls it well on his chest. Scott Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Malcolm Goodwin clumsily knocks into Leonardo Carrasco. Penalty not given!!
71.38
2-0David Hendry runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Hendry shoots from long range but it is miles over!
72.06
Mick Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
77.55
David Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Young. Neil Young flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.49
Mike Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
84.25
Mike Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Scott Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Caldwell plays a scrappy one-two with Ruben Jardim and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Caldwell strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Emile Mbamba.
85.50
It's a corner kick. Youssouf Collot loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Jim Wingert provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jim Wingert scores for St. Johnstone!!
89.11
Linus Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Hendry. David Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Matias Aleman collects the pass. Matias Aleman shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Duarte Antunes manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
With vision, Mike Jeffers laces a through ball forward to Leonardo Carrasco. Leonardo Carrasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Luc Auriol.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Neil Young 30, 78 Frank Sinclair 47 | Jim Wingert 86 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Emile Mbamba (GK)
6
2. Jean-Luc Auriol (DEF)
6
3. Thierry Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4. Malcolm Goodwin (DEF)
6
5. Gavin White (DEF)
6
6. Alex Johnstone (MID)
6
7. David Hendry (MID)
8
8. Patricio Ortega (ATT)
7
9. Jonathan Beagrie (ATT)
6
10. Neil Young (ATT)
9
11. Frank Sinclair (ATT)
7
12. Linus Winkler (DEF)
6
13. Matias Aleman (MID)
6
14. Bruno Martins (ATT)
0
1. Duarte Antunes (GK)
7
2. Pascal Kuyt (DEF)
6
3. Jim Wingert (DEF)
8
4. Jean-Guy Achard (DEF)
7
5. Alpay Bulent (MID)
6
6. Youssouf Collot (MID)
6
7. Mike Jeffers (MID)
6
8. Mick Coppinger (MID)
6
9. Scott Caldwell (ATT)
6
10. Ruben Jardim (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Carrasco (ATT)
6
12. Fotis Andriopoulos (GK)
0
13. Dave Lineker (DEF)
0
14. Peter Strasser (ATT)
0