Match Report


CelticCeltic     FalkirkFalkirk
Computer Player Computer Player Richard Taylor Richard Taylor
Datti Mohamed JörgensenD. Jörgensen67
G
1captain
G
77Michael NeufferM. Neuffer
Remco CorstanjeR. Corstanje73
D
captain2
D
70Neil CroftN. Croft
Darren GascoigneD. Gascoigne63
D
3
D
77Marco Jacques TiziéM. Jacques Tizié
Gavin HutchisonG. Hutchison61
D
4
D
68Jean Pierre AsuarJ. Asuar
Billy ClelandB. Cleland72
M
5
D
78Kevin LawtonK. Lawton
Duncan JohnstoneD. Johnstone70
M
6
M
85Patricio PeiroP. Peiro
Matt BremnerM. Bremner67
M
7
M
67Valentino PalladiniV. Palladini
Don JamesD. James66
M
8
M
83Duncan FergusonD. Ferguson
Kewullay TaldoK. Taldo76
A
9
M
66Colin BurleyC. Burley
Bruno CarvalhoB. Carvalho65
A
10
A
76Daniele NevilleD. Neville
Benoit NappiB. Nappi64
A
11
A
79Steed RayS. Ray
 
Andy GlassA. Glass65
M
12
D
70Gill ParadisoG. Paradiso
Silvain van BeekS. van Beek61
D
13
M
72Scott GardnerS. Gardner
Dominic DickovD. Dickov58
D
14
A
76Marcus SimonssonM. Simonsson

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Falkirk. A crowd of 20,015 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Falkirk appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary White.


0.00
Falkirk start the match!
6.45
Darren Gascoigne hacks Neil Croft from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.47
Steed Ray knocks the ball forward to Daniele Neville. Daniele Neville whips in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Datti Mohamed Jörgensen with no chance!! Goal for Falkirk!
12.44
Kewullay Taldo plays the ball forward to Benoit Nappi. Benoit Nappi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Lawton.
15.52
Darren Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Valentino Palladini. Darren Gascoigne is given a warning by the referee! Valentino Palladini stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.54
Steed Ray flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Neville controls it well on his chest. Daniele Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hutchison.
21.23
Steed Ray barges into Darren Gascoigne. The referee calls over Steed Ray and shows him a yellow card! Darren Gascoigne gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.20
Marco Jacques Tizié comes in with a late challenge on Darren Gascoigne. The referee calls over Marco Jacques Tizié and shows him a yellow card! Darren Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.57
Patricio Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duncan Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Datti Mohamed Jörgensen picks it out of the air!
32.58
Patricio Peiro threads a neat ball through to Colin Burley. Colin Burley makes a simple pass to Steed Ray. Steed Ray shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.07
Gavin Hutchison barges into Valentino Palladini. Gavin Hutchison is warned by the referee! Valentino Palladini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Daniele Neville plays the ball forward to Steed Ray. Steed Ray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Datti Mohamed Jörgensen who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Celtic kick off!
47.32
Darren Gascoigne advances with the ball. Darren Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Duncan Johnstone. Duncan Johnstone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.24
Darren Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Cleland. Billy Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.22
Darren Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Johnstone. Duncan Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Bruno Carvalho provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.03
Duncan Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Bruno Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.47
Matt Bremner hacks Valentino Palladini from behind! The referee calls over Matt Bremner and warns him to calm down! Valentino Palladini runs off the knock.
60.16
Falkirk have made 3 substitutions with Gill Paradiso replacing Neil Croft, Scott Gardner replacing Duncan Ferguson and Marcus Simonsson replacing Daniele Neville .
65.55
Don James flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Carvalho shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
69.17
Scott Gardner makes an attacking run forward. Scott Gardner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
71.26
Gavin Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Carvalho collects the pass. Bruno Carvalho shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.31
Valentino Palladini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Gardner. Scott Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Datti Mohamed Jörgensen gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
79.51
Marco Jacques Tizié threads a neat ball through to Valentino Palladini. Valentino Palladini flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Simonsson collects the pass. Marcus Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.41
Scott Gardner knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Simonsson. Marcus Simonsson lofts in a cross ball towards Steed Ray. Steed Ray makes a convincing header but Datti Mohamed Jörgensen reads it well. Quality keeping!
85.51
Don James makes a probing pass to Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Falkirk
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
31.3%
46.3%
22.4%

Scorers
Bruno Carvalho 86
Steed Ray 9, 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steed Ray of Falkirk

Match Ratings