Match Report


CelticCeltic     Albion RoversAlbion Rovers
Sandra HurleySandra Hurley Tom Bingham Tom Bingham
Gary DickovG. Dickov67
G
captain1
G
81Steinar HalleS. Halle
Markus SchröderM. Schröder69
D
2
D
76Lucien NdoL. Ndo
Marinus HuistraM. Huistra72
D
3
D
79Zachary ThompsonZ. Thompson
Jacek SwierczewskiJ. Swierczewski59
D
4
D
77Stefan StoichitaS. Stoichita
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner39
D
5
D
71Con BosnichC. Bosnich
Maurice FabrieM. Fabrie62
M
6
M
84Jon RizaJ. Riza
Maximiliano SotoM. Soto52
M
7
M
79Gudmundur Ingi GardarssonG. Gardarsson
Scott McNeillS. McNeill43
M
8captain
A
82Edmundo SolerE. Soler
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson46
A
9
A
78Jason VieiraJ. Vieira
Serge PoulardS. Poulard69
A
10
A
83Howard LeeH. Lee
Malte KühnM. Kühn72
A
11
A
79Francisco AndersonF. Anderson
 
Anton SammerA. Sammer76
D
12
D
33Gavin McNeillG. McNeill
Gianmatteo Del VecchioG. Del Vecchio72
M
13
M
35Colin RaeC. Rae
Camel EchouafniC. Echouafni71
A
14
A
72Ernest HillE. Hill

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Albion Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Dalglish.


0.00
Celtic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Maurice Fabrie kicks a strong pass forward to Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.29
Lucien Ndo threads a neat ball through to Jon Riza. Jon Riza sees Edmundo Soler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
4.29
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson kicks a strong pass forward to Howard Lee. Howard Lee finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
8.02
Maximiliano Soto flicks a high pass forward. Serge Poulard collects the pass. Serge Poulard controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Malte Kühn through on goal. Malte Kühn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Malte Kühn scores for Celtic!!
14.27
Francisco Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Markus Schröder. The referee warns Francisco Anderson to calm down! Markus Schröder stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.31
Francisco Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Jacek Swierczewski. Francisco Anderson is shown the yellow card! Jacek Swierczewski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.24
Maximiliano Soto knocks the ball forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.01
Con Bosnich darts forward. Con Bosnich flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson plays a sublime one-two with Edmundo Soler and races in on goal... Francisco Anderson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gary Dickov gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
22.35
Jon Riza catches Maurice Fabrie on the ankles. The referee warns Jon Riza to calm down! Maurice Fabrie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.29
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hits a low pass to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.12
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes a simple pass to Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler plays a one-two with Francisco Anderson and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Edmundo Soler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.47
Maurice Fabrie hits a low pass to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
38.40
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson makes a simple pass to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Bremner.
42.46
With vision, Scott McNeill plays the ball forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard skips past Lucien Ndo! Serge Poulard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Steinar Halle has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Albion Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albion Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
47.03
With great vision, Scott McNeill plays the ball forward to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard runs straight at the defence! Serge Poulard comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Steinar Halle.
48.02
Serge Poulard takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Jason Vieira gets to the ball and clears it up field.
49.50
Zachary Thompson sees space and advances. Zachary Thompson hits a low pass to Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Gary Dickov keeps it out!
53.26
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson knocks the ball forward to Howard Lee. Howard Lee makes a simple pass, allowing Edmundo Soler to run into the box. Edmundo Soler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
54.53
Lucien Ndo kicks a strong pass forward to Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson surges forward with the ball. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.02
Jon Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Anderson. Francisco Anderson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jacek Swierczewski clears it off the line with his head!
60.39
Albion Rovers have made a substitution with Ernest Hill replacing Francisco Anderson .
63.15
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high ball forward to Howard Lee who takes it down. Howard Lee shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
67.34
Jon Riza flicks a high ball forward to Ernest Hill who takes it down. Ernest Hill shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.49
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Soler controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Soler whips in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.29
Jon Riza knocks the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Soler. Edmundo Soler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Gary Dickov.
76.32
It's a corner kick. Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson loops the ball in to towards the near post. Malte Kühn reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.36
Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson hits a low pass to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gary Dickov!
79.03
Maurice Fabrie threads a neat ball through to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Steinar Halle manages to gather it easily.
90.00
With some swift thinking, Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson plays the ball forward to Ernest Hill. Ernest Hill whips in a cross ball towards Howard Lee. Howard Lee is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Dickov with no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Albion Rovers
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
11
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
32.4%
48.6%
18.9%

Scorers
Malte Kühn 8
Serge Poulard 42
Howard Lee 24, 71, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Howard Lee of Albion Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Gary Dickov (GK)
7
2.Markus Schröder (DEF)
6
3.Marinus Huistra (DEF)
6
4.Jacek Swierczewski (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Bremner (DEF)
6
6.Maurice Fabrie (MID)
6
7.Maximiliano Soto (MID)
6
8.Scott McNeill (MID)
6
9.Andy Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Serge Poulard (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Malte Kühn (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Anton Sammer (DEF)
0
13.Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID)
0
14.Camel Echouafni (ATT)
0

1.Steinar Halle (GK)
6
2.Lucien Ndo (DEF)
6
3.Zachary Thompson (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Stoichita (DEF)
6
5.Con Bosnich (DEF)
6
6.Jon Riza (MID)
6
7.Gudmundur Ingi Gardarsson (MID)
7
8.Edmundo Soler (ATT)
8
9.Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Howard Lee (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Francisco Anderson (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Gavin McNeill (DEF)
0
13.Colin Rae (MID)
0
14.Ernest Hill (ATT)
6