Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 20,248 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Morrison.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Don Morrison.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen get the match underway!
4.59
0-0David Niven flicks a high pass forward. Arni Áskelsson collects the pass. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.12
0-1David Niven plays the ball forward to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus whips in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Gary Dickov had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
16.01
0-1Billy Collins advances with the ball. Billy Collins shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.22
0-1Billy Collins hacks Lennart Lange from behind! Billy Collins is warned by the referee! Lennart Lange hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.01
0-1Andy Ferguson hacks Delio Galindo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Delio Galindo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.43
David Niven sees Leevi Taulerus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leevi Taulerus finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
26.16
Lennart Lange passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
27.33
0-1David Niven receives the ball from a throw-in from Manuel Giménez. David Niven makes a probing pass to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
30.57
Marcel Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacek Swierczewski.
32.18
0-1Delio Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Giménez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Giménez threads a neat ball through to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Jacek Swierczewski!
33.57
Arni Áskelsson clumsily knocks into Jacek Swierczewski. Arni Áskelsson is shown the yellow card! Jacek Swierczewski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.03
With some swift thinking, David Niven plays the ball forward to Dax Gray. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.23
David Niven sees a break and surges forward. David Niven rushes past Jacek Swierczewski! David Niven takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
39.21
Manuel Giménez threads the ball through to Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.40
0-2Aberdeen are dictating the run of play here today.
42.19
Lennart Lange flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
48.20
Jacek Swierczewski makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Del Vecchio. Gianmatteo Del Vecchio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.17
Thomas De Windt hacks Manuel Giménez from behind! Thomas De Windt is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Giménez runs off the knock.
53.25
Stefaan Scifo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez flicks the ball to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Dax Gray. Dax Gray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.17
Stefaan Scifo threads a neat ball through to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
60.50
Jacek Swierczewski knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Lange. With vision, Lennart Lange plays the ball forward to Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maksym Terekhin who gathers it comfortably.
61.20
Showing composure, Thomas De Windt laces a weighted ball forward to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.13
David Niven sees Dax Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
66.24
David Niven sees Dax Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dax Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus makes a convincing header. It's there!! Gary Dickov has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.09
Leevi Taulerus hacks Paul C. Buscan from behind! Leevi Taulerus is warned by the referee! Paul C. Buscan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.19
Manuel Giménez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Dickov who gathers it comfortably.
75.14
Jacek Swierczewski makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Soto. Maximiliano Soto threads a neat ball through to Stephen Liddell. Stephen Liddell shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Maksym Terekhin manages to gather it easily.
78.17
0-3Manuel Giménez threads a neat ball through to Dax Gray. Dax Gray makes a great pass forward. Leevi Taulerus runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.40
Stefaan Scifo hits a low pass to Manuel Giménez. Manuel Giménez flicks a high pass forward to Arni Áskelsson who brings the ball under control. Arni Áskelsson finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.05
Marcel Vega makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Vega whips in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
84.19
Thierry Brighton takes it forward alone. Thierry Brighton darts forward. Thierry Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefaan Scifo.
85.50
David Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson lofts in a cross ball towards Leevi Taulerus. Leevi Taulerus heads the ball goalwards but Gary Dickov reads it well. Quality keeping!
90.00
Thomas De Windt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Ferguson. Andy Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
33.3%
47.6%
19%
Scorers
| Dax Gray 10 David Niven 36 Leevi Taulerus 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Niven of Aberdeen |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gary Dickov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul C. Buscan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Thierry Brighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jacek Swierczewski (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stephen Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maximiliano Soto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lennart Lange (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thomas De Windt (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianmatteo Del Vecchio (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Ferguson (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Stephen Liddell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marinus Huistra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matias Padilla (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mark Jones (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maksym Terekhin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Grella (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Delio Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefaan Scifo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcel Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Giménez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Niven (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Billy Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arni Áskelsson (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Leevi Taulerus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Dax Gray (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Con Emerton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ken Matsuda (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Mccall (MID) | 0 | |