Match Report


MontroseMontrose     CelticCeltic
Steve LowerySteve Lowery Michael Douglas Michael Douglas
Igor BoksicI. Boksic73
G
captain1
G
70Paul SeifertP. Seifert
Paul McallisterP. Mcallister62
D
2
D
70Nuno JimenezN. Jimenez
David McNeillD. McNeill62
D
3
D
62Brendan TerryB. Terry
Billy DickovB. Dickov63
D
4
D
66Paul MatteoP. Matteo
Alec BremnerA. Bremner67
M
5
D
66George WalshG. Walsh
Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith64
M
6
M
75Scott BradyS. Brady
Scott DickovS. Dickov62
M
7
M
71Gary YoungG. Young
Neil BremnerN. Bremner71
M
8captain
A
62Wes EvansW. Evans
Billy McStayB. McStay67
A
9
A
75Kew Van Der PennenK. Van Der Pennen
Scott NivenS. Niven74
A
10
A
68Thomas DöringT. Döring
John BoothJ. Booth67
A
11
A
70Alexander DevineauA. Devineau
 
Colin DickovC. Dickov62
D
12
D
64Michelangelo SereniM. Sereni
Duncan MckinlayD. Mckinlay65
M
13
M
76Rui MendesR. Mendes
Matt HendryM. Hendry65
A
14
D
70Duncan GlassD. Glass

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Links Park where Montrose play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,733 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Montrose are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Gallacher.


0.00
The whistle blows and Montrose get the match underway!
3.47
Gary Young comes in with a late challenge on Callum Naysmith. The referee calls over Gary Young and shows him a yellow card! Callum Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.48
Paul Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Wes Evans who brings the ball under control. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.47
Callum Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Callum Naysmith plays the ball forward to John Booth who has made a great run into the box. John Booth looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.45
Alec Bremner passes the ball forward to Billy McStay. Billy McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.21
Without breaking stride, Neil Bremner plays the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.36
Gary Young kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Evans. Wes Evans whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
22.58
Billy Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith hits a low pass to John Booth. John Booth threads a neat ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Brendan Terry blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
24.16
Alec Bremner threads the ball through to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 20 yards. Paul Seifert gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
26.09
Paul Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Scott Brady who takes it down. Scott Brady flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Devineau who takes it down. Alexander Devineau lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans heads the ball goalwards. Igor Boksic comfortably punches it away to safety.
27.33
Billy Dickov makes a strong solo run forward. Billy Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, John Booth. John Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.35
Gary Young passes the ball forward to Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring makes a probing pass between the defence to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.32
With great vision, Billy Dickov plays the ball forward to Neil Bremner. Neil Bremner passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Matteo.
38.46
Scott Brady knocks the ball forward to Thomas Döring. Without breaking stride, Thomas Döring plays the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen who has made a great run into the box. Some superb footwork from Kew Van Der Pennen provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.17
Scott Dickov makes a simple pass to Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Jimenez.
44.29
Gary Young flicks a high pass forward to Wes Evans who brings the ball under control. Wes Evans advances inside the box! Wes Evans shoots from just inside the box. Igor Boksic gets down and covers it.
45.00
Alec Bremner barges into Gary Young. Alec Bremner is warned by the referee! Gary Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Montrose appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. The Celtic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Celtic kick off the second half!
48.24
Gary Young passes the ball forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kew Van Der Pennen through on goal. Kew Van Der Pennen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.50
Scott Brady laces a weighted ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
53.32
Kew Van Der Pennen catches Billy Dickov on the ankles. The referee brings Kew Van Der Pennen to one side and gives him a warning! Billy Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.35
Paul Mcallister hits a low pass to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy McStay. Billy McStay tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
55.58
Alec Bremner knocks the ball forward to Scott Niven. Scott Niven shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
61.52
Gary Young chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.53
Gary Young sees Wes Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.02
Billy Dickov sees Neil Bremner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Niven. Scott Niven controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.18
Scott Dickov takes it forward alone. Scott Dickov cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Scott Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.38
Gary Young makes a probing pass to Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Igor Boksic.
79.33
Paul Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Showing composure, Scott Brady plays the ball forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kew Van Der Pennen but the linesman indicates offside!
81.31
David McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Callum Naysmith who takes it down. Callum Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Billy McStay collects the pass. Billy McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.50
Paul Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Paul Mcallister decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Mcallister shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.12
Gary Young decides to run forward with the ball. Gary Young rushes past David McNeill! Some good footwork from Gary Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.07
Scott Dickov darts forward. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Terry.
87.54
Billy Dickov sees space and advances. Billy Dickov makes a simple pass to Billy McStay. Billy McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Montrose

Celtic
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%

Scorers
John Booth 10
Billy McStay 15
Kew Van Der Pennen 38, 62
Thomas Döring 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kew Van Der Pennen of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Igor Boksic (GK)
7
2.Paul Mcallister (DEF)
6
3.David McNeill (DEF)
6
4.Billy Dickov (DEF)
7
5.Alec Bremner (MID)
6
6.Callum Naysmith (MID)
7
7.Scott Dickov (MID)
7
8.Neil Bremner (MID)
6
9.Billy McStay (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Scott Niven (ATT)
6
11.John Booth (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Colin Dickov (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Mckinlay (MID)
0
14.Matt Hendry (ATT)
0

1.Paul Seifert (GK)
7
2.Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3.Brendan Terry (DEF)
6
4.Paul Matteo (DEF)
7
5.George Walsh (DEF)
6
6.Scott Brady (MID)
6
7.Gary Young (MID)yellow card
7
8.Wes Evans (ATT)
8
9.Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Thomas Döring (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alexander Devineau (ATT)
7
 
12.Michelangelo Sereni (DEF)
0
13.Rui Mendes (MID)
0
14.Duncan Glass (DEF)
0