Match Report


CelticCeltic     KilmarnockKilmarnock
Sandra HurleySandra Hurley Computer Player Computer Player
Gary DickovG. Dickov67
G
captain1
G
73Adolfo RodriguezA. Rodriguez
Marinus HuistraM. Huistra72
D
2
D
74Matt NaysmithM. Naysmith
Anton SammerA. Sammer76
D
3captain
D
72Garry NaysmithG. Naysmith
Garba OmoladeG. Omolade75
D
4
D
66Simon KoncheskyS. Konchesky
Lennart LangeL. Lange57
M
5
D
60Alfred WrightA. Wright
Maurice FabrieM. Fabrie62
M
6
M
73Eric BrehmeE. Brehme
Victor VegaV. Vega62
M
7
M
71Jacob BrownJ. Brown
Maximiliano SotoM. Soto52
M
8
M
69Rodolphe BourgeaisR. Bourgeais
Andy FergusonA. Ferguson46
A
9
A
77Matt InglisM. Inglis
Serge PoulardS. Poulard69
A
10
A
69Dave BrandD. Brand
Stephen LiddellS. Liddell47
A
11
A
68Don GreigD. Greig
 
Markus SchröderM. Schröder69
D
12
G
69Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Gianmatteo Del VecchioG. Del Vecchio72
M
13
G
67Gregorio CamposG. Campos
Camel EchouafniC. Echouafni71
A
14
A
64Pedro MoralesP. Morales

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Kilmarnock. A crowd of 18,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Kilmarnock appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Niven.


0.00
The whistle blows and Kilmarnock kick off!
2.25
Garry Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown hits a low pass to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Sammer.
4.17
Victor Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell runs straight at the defence! Stephen Liddell rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.19
Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
15.34
Alfred Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Brown. Jacob Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Brand. Dave Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Inglis. Anton Sammer hacks Matt Inglis from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.12
Garry Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gary Dickov gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
27.29
Rodolphe Bourgeais threads the ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig puts a great ball through but Dave Brand is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
28.51
Jacob Brown clumsily knocks into Anton Sammer. Jacob Brown is shown the yellow card! Anton Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.26
Rodolphe Bourgeais darts forward. Rodolphe Bourgeais shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Gary Dickov!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Celtic kick off and get the second half underway!
51.20
Simon Konchesky deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais sees Matt Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.38
Garry Naysmith sees Eric Brehme in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Brehme laces a weighted ball forward to Matt Inglis. Matt Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garba Omolade.
55.40
Alfred Wright hits a low pass to Rodolphe Bourgeais. Rodolphe Bourgeais passes the ball forward to Don Greig. Don Greig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.23
Jacob Brown threads a neat ball through to Dave Brand. Dave Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Don Greig. Don Greig rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.46
Dave Brand comes in with a late challenge on Garba Omolade. Dave Brand is warned by the referee! Garba Omolade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Paul Naysmith replacing Matt Naysmith and Pedro Morales replacing Dave Brand and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
65.09
Jacob Brown brings the ball forward. Jacob Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garba Omolade.
69.05
Garba Omolade flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Lange. Lennart Lange brings the ball forward. Lennart Lange knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.34
Eric Brehme kicks a strong pass forward to Don Greig. Don Greig finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.20
Kilmarnock have made a substitution with Gregorio Campos replacing Jacob Brown .
79.40
Pedro Morales barges into Anton Sammer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Sammer stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.28
Lennart Lange chips the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
83.30
Victor Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
87.17
Maurice Fabrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Konchesky.
89.48
Rodolphe Bourgeais knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Morales. Pedro Morales shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Eric Brehme threads the ball through to Don Greig. Don Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gary Dickov smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Kilmarnock
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
33.3%
44%
22.7%

Scorers
Stephen Liddell 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Liddell of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Gary Dickov (GK)
9
2.Marinus Huistra (DEF)
7
3.Anton Sammer (DEF)
6
4.Garba Omolade (DEF)
7
5.Lennart Lange (MID)
7
6.Maurice Fabrie (MID)
6
7.Victor Vega (MID)
7
8.Maximiliano Soto (MID)
6
9.Andy Ferguson (ATT)
6
10.Serge Poulard (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Liddell (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Markus Schröder (DEF)
0
13.Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID)
0
14.Camel Echouafni (ATT)
0

1.Adolfo Rodriguez (GK)
6
2.Matt Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Garry Naysmith (DEF)
6
4.Simon Konchesky (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Wright (DEF)
6
6.Eric Brehme (MID)
6
7.Jacob Brown (MID)yellow card
6
8.Rodolphe Bourgeais (MID)
8
9.Matt Inglis (ATT)
6
10.Dave Brand (ATT)
6
11.Don Greig (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Naysmith (GK)
6
13.Gregorio Campos (GK)
6
14.Pedro Morales (ATT)yellow card
5