Match Report


MotherwellMotherwell     CelticCeltic
Computer Player Computer Player Sandra Hurley Sandra Hurley
Laurent MarquetL. Marquet75
G
1captain
G
67Gary DickovG. Dickov
Dominic MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn70
D
2
D
69Markus SchröderM. Schröder
Stefan TeodoraniS. Teodorani69
D
captain3
D
59Jacek SwierczewskiJ. Swierczewski
Franco ConticchioF. Conticchio68
D
4
D
39Stephen BremnerS. Bremner
Colin StandingC. Standing74
M
5
M
62Victor VegaV. Vega
Teddy OliverT. Oliver71
M
6
M
75Matias PadillaM. Padilla
Regis PratR. Prat68
M
7
M
43Scott McNeillS. McNeill
Garry MatteoG. Matteo68
M
8
M
72Gianmatteo Del VecchioG. Del Vecchio
Natale Di FabioN. Di Fabio72
A
9
A
71Camel EchouafniC. Echouafni
Garry HendersonG. Henderson65
A
10
A
69Serge PoulardS. Poulard
Giorgio MarinoG. Marino63
A
11
A
72Malte KühnM. Kühn
 
Duncan DalglishD. Dalglish69
G
12
D
72Marinus HuistraM. Huistra
Fernando PintoF. Pinto62
G
13
M
52Maximiliano SotoM. Soto
Ricardo FernandezR. Fernandez62
D
14
A
46Andy FergusonA. Ferguson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Celtic. A crowd of 18,627 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bakary Rahn.


0.00
Celtic start the match!
2.37
Scott McNeill hacks Teddy Oliver from behind! Scott McNeill is shown the yellow card! Teddy Oliver runs off the knock.
3.21
Dominic Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Oliver. Teddy Oliver hits a low pass to Garry Henderson. Garry Henderson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Bremner.
6.16
Teddy Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino cuts inside the box! Giorgio Marino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.31
Jacek Swierczewski launches a long ball forward. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.58
Stephen Bremner takes a quick throw-in. Markus Schröder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matias Padilla. Matias Padilla takes it forward alone. Matias Padilla lofts in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. With a superhuman jump, Serge Poulard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Laurent Marquet!
18.49
Stefan Teodorani threads the ball through to Regis Prat. Regis Prat flicks a high ball forward to Garry Henderson who takes it down. Garry Henderson cuts inside the box! Garry Henderson shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Gary Dickov.
19.29
Regis Prat takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Garry Henderson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
21.29
Jacek Swierczewski plays a long ball forward. Malte Kühn shoots from 20 yards but Laurent Marquet is on top of it.
24.09
Colin Standing threads the ball through to Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gary Dickov is on top of it.
26.01
Matias Padilla hits a low pass to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.27
Scott McNeill hits a low pass to Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.07
Stephen Bremner sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Bremner knocks the ball to his team mate, Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni edges inside the box! Camel Echouafni comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
32.13
Jacek Swierczewski plays a long ball forward. Camel Echouafni hits a low pass to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
34.29
Jacek Swierczewski flicks a high pass forward. Victor Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Vega flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kühn collects the pass. Malte Kühn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.01
Franco Conticchio comes in with a late challenge on Serge Poulard. Franco Conticchio is given a warning by the referee! Serge Poulard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.01
Free kick to Celtic just outside the area...
37.52
Serge Poulard takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
39.45
Showing composure, Markus Schröder plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Del Vecchio. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio flicks the ball to his team mate, Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Laurent Marquet manages to keep it out.
40.26
Garry Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Markus Schröder. The referee brings Garry Henderson to one side and gives him a warning! Markus Schröder stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.57
Scott McNeill flicks a high pass forward to Camel Echouafni who brings the ball under control. Camel Echouafni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Stephen Bremner barges into Natale Di Fabio. The referee warns Stephen Bremner to calm down! Natale Di Fabio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Motherwell kicking off!
47.07
Stephen Bremner flicks a high pass forward to Scott McNeill who brings the ball under control. Scott McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Camel Echouafni who takes it down. Camel Echouafni lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn powers a header at goal. Laurent Marquet punches it away to safety.
49.58
Regis Prat runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Regis Prat knocks in a cross ball towards Giorgio Marino. Giorgio Marino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Gary Dickov. Excellent save.
54.22
Victor Vega flicks a high pass forward. Serge Poulard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Serge Poulard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Teodorani.
59.39
Teddy Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Garry Henderson who brings the ball under control. Garry Henderson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.01
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kühn collects the pass. Malte Kühn cuts inside the box! Malte Kühn takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
65.25
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio plays the ball forward to Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard whips the ball goalwards with his head but Laurent Marquet is on top of it.
66.38
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio flicks a high ball forward to Malte Kühn who takes it down. Malte Kühn whips in a cross ball towards Serge Poulard. Franco Conticchio hacks Serge Poulard from behind! Penalty not given!!
67.20
Jacek Swierczewski sees Scott McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott McNeill takes it forward alone. Scott McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
73.11
Markus Schröder hits a low pass to Matias Padilla. Matias Padilla makes a simple pass to Serge Poulard. Serge Poulard shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.50
Teddy Oliver runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Oliver finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
78.12
Colin Standing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Natale Di Fabio. Natale Di Fabio advances inside the box! Natale Di Fabio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Natale Di Fabio!
85.06
Scott McNeill threads the ball through to Camel Echouafni. Camel Echouafni whips in a cross ball towards Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Malte Kühn scores for Celtic!! That brings them level!
89.20
Jacek Swierczewski brings the ball forward. Jacek Swierczewski threads a neat ball through to Malte Kühn. Malte Kühn finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
Gianmatteo Del Vecchio flicks a high pass forward. Serge Poulard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Serge Poulard shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Motherwell

Celtic
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
31.1%
38.9%
30%

Scorers
Natale Di Fabio 78
Malte Kühn 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malte Kühn of Celtic

Match Ratings