Match Report


CelticCeltic     Dundee UnitedDundee United
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Paul SeifertP. Seifert70
G
1
G
68Duncan ElliottD. Elliott
Nuno JimenezN. Jimenez70
D
2
D
74Duncan McallisterD. Mcallister
Paul MatteoP. Matteo66
D
3
D
70Paul JohnstoneP. Johnstone
Duncan GlassD. Glass70
D
4
D
73Billy CollinsB. Collins
George WalshG. Walsh66
D
5
M
82Callum NivenC. Niven
Stephen HutchisonS. Hutchison75
M
6
M
90Stuart McGroryS. McGrory
Scott BradyS. Brady75
M
captain7captain
M
81Gary McNeillG. McNeill
Wes EvansW. Evans62
A
8
M
83Don GemmillD. Gemmill
Alexander DevineauA. Devineau70
A
9
A
68Gavin McGroryG. McGrory
Alec HendryA. Hendry71
A
10
A
76David GoughD. Gough
Kew Van Der PennenK. Van Der Pennen75
A
11
A
72Duncan CaldwellD. Caldwell
 
Rui MendesR. Mendes76
M
12
D
71Duncan BurleyD. Burley
Michelangelo SereniM. Sereni64
D
13
M
82Dominic WhiteD. White
Gary YoungG. Young71
M
14
A
74Colin HansenC. Hansen

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Dundee United. A crowd of 17,534 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Dundee United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Liddell.


0.00
Celtic get the match underway!
2.10
Don Gemmill brings the ball forward. Don Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
6.01
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward. David Gough controls it well on his chest. David Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.12
Gary McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gough. David Gough sees Gavin McGrory just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gavin McGrory comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.27
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Alec Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alec Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau flicks the ball with his head. Duncan Elliott punches it away to safety.
15.29
Stephen Hutchison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.25
With great vision, Don Gemmill plays the ball forward to Duncan Caldwell. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.47
Scott Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Duncan Elliott.
28.27
Scott Brady takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Callum Niven reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.47
Stuart McGrory makes a probing pass to David Gough. David Gough shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
32.00
Callum Niven makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards David Gough. David Gough fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
33.23
Paul Johnstone threads the ball through to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory sees Duncan Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.42
With a delightful solo run, Stuart McGrory stretches the opposition's defence. Stuart McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
40.56
Gary McNeill makes a probing pass to David Gough. David Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
42.47
Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McGrory shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
44.17
George Walsh decides to run forward with the ball. George Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Evans. Wes Evans rushes past Billy Collins! Wes Evans shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Duncan Elliott.
45.00
Billy Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory flicks a high pass forward to David Gough who brings the ball under control. David Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory connects with a diving header. Gavin McGrory scores for Dundee United!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Dundee United appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Dundee United kick off!
53.44
Gary McNeill kicks a strong pass forward to David Gough. David Gough tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.47
Stephen Hutchison sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Hutchison lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry connects with a diving header but is denied by Duncan Elliott. Excellent save.
57.21
Stephen Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Alec Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.51
Celtic have made a substitution with Rui Mendes replacing Stephen Hutchison .Dundee United have made 2 substitutions with Dominic White replacing Gary McNeill and Colin Hansen replacing Duncan Caldwell .
61.53
Scott Brady hacks Dominic White from behind! The referee calls over Scott Brady and warns him to calm down! Dominic White grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.42
Scott Brady makes a simple pass to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
66.09
Duncan Glass passes the ball forward to Rui Mendes. Rui Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Kew Van Der Pennen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kew Van Der Pennen lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duncan Elliott with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
69.14
With great vision, Rui Mendes plays the ball forward to Alec Hendry. Alec Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Duncan Elliott.
70.43
Scott Brady takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. David Gough reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.02
Paul Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Don Gemmill holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Gemmill makes a simple pass to David Gough. David Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Nuno Jimenez is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
75.02
Callum Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Glass.
77.37
Dundee United have made a substitution with Duncan Burley replacing Paul Johnstone .
78.41
Billy Collins hits a low pass to Stuart McGrory. Stuart McGrory threads the ball through to Gavin McGrory. Gavin McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.09
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. Gavin McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Seifert who gathers it comfortably.
89.54
Rui Mendes hits a low pass to Wes Evans. Wes Evans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Duncan Elliott.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Dundee United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%

Scorers
Kew Van Der Pennen 57
Alexander Devineau 66
Gavin McGrory 8, 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin McGrory of Dundee United

Match Ratings
1.Paul Seifert (GK)
6
2.Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3.Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Glass (DEF)
6
5.George Walsh (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Hutchison (MID)
7
7.Scott Brady (MID)
6
8.Wes Evans (ATT)
6
9.Alexander Devineau (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alec Hendry (ATT)
7
11.Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rui Mendes (MID)
6
13.Michelangelo Sereni (DEF)
0
14.Gary Young (MID)
0

1.Duncan Elliott (GK)
8
2.Duncan Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.Paul Johnstone (DEF)
6
4.Billy Collins (DEF)
6
5.Callum Niven (MID)
6
6.Stuart McGrory (MID)
7
7.Gary McNeill (MID)
6
8.Don Gemmill (MID)
7
9.Gavin McGrory (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.David Gough (ATT)
8
11.Duncan Caldwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Duncan Burley (DEF)
6
13.Dominic White (MID)
6
14.Colin Hansen (ATT)
6