Match Report


Albion RoversAlbion Rovers     CelticCeltic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Danny GranttD. Grantt83
G
1
G
67Datti Mohamed JörgensenD. Jörgensen
Cesar OliveiraC. Oliveira75
D
2captain
D
73Remco CorstanjeR. Corstanje
Marino TobiassenM. Tobiassen67
D
3
D
63Darren GascoigneD. Gascoigne
Callum McallisterC. Mcallister65
D
4
D
62Silvain van BeekS. van Beek
Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay67
M
5
M
72Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Gerhard DittrichG. Dittrich66
M
6
M
71Kevin MatteoK. Matteo
Emile GardnerE. Gardner56
M
captain7
M
70Duncan JohnstoneD. Johnstone
Bram JongenB. Jongen55
M
8
M
67Matt BremnerM. Bremner
Scott YoungS. Young68
A
9
A
65Bruno CarvalhoB. Carvalho
Don GallacherD. Gallacher66
A
10
A
64Benoit NappiB. Nappi
Don FergusonD. Ferguson60
A
11
A
51Alex MortonA. Morton
 
Ivone CorreaI. Correa64
G
12
M
66Don JamesD. James
Matt BradyM. Brady63
G
13
M
65Andy GlassA. Glass
John MasonJ. Mason62
G
14
D
61Gavin HutchisonG. Hutchison

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Cliftonhill where Albion Rovers play host to Celtic. A crowd of 14,626 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albion Rovers and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Rae.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
3.39
Marino Tobiassen flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Gardner. Emile Gardner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Corstanje.
4.10
Bruno Carvalho hacks Marino Tobiassen from behind! Bruno Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Marino Tobiassen runs off the knock.
8.14
Matt Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Richard Mckinlay. Matt Bremner is warned by the referee! Richard Mckinlay carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.12
Remco Corstanje takes a quick throw-in, which Silvain van Beek takes on the chest. Silvain van Beek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Johnstone. Duncan Johnstone makes a simple pass to Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Danny Grantt. Excellent save.
14.50
Matt Bremner hits a low pass to Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo shoots from long range. Danny Grantt gets down and covers it.
16.38
Gerhard Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bram Jongen. Bram Jongen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Corstanje.
18.47
Gerhard Dittrich threads a neat ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young edges inside the box! Scott Young side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Datti Mohamed Jörgensen smothers it!
20.07
Remco Corstanje knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo knocks the ball forward to Alex Morton. Alex Morton finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
21.32
Callum Mcallister hacks Benoit Nappi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benoit Nappi stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.34
Duncan Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Benoit Nappi. Benoit Nappi lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.45
Cesar Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Don Ferguson who takes it down. Don Ferguson sees Don Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Datti Mohamed Jörgensen. Excellent save.
28.01
With a delightful solo run, Emile Gardner stretches the opposition's defence. Emile Gardner rushes past Silvain van Beek! Emile Gardner takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
30.04
Kevin Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Matteo shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
39.41
Remco Corstanje flicks a high pass forward. Billy Cleland collects the pass. Billy Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Danny Grantt gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
44.03
Duncan Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Morton. Alex Morton plays a quick one-two with Kevin Matteo and rushes in on goal... Alex Morton shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Danny Grantt manages to gather it.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Callum Mcallister stretches the opposition's defence. Callum Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
49.53
Cesar Oliveira pushes up the pitch. Cesar Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Dittrich. Gerhard Dittrich makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.04
Richard Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Gerhard Dittrich. Gerhard Dittrich whips in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
55.49
Cesar Oliveira plays the ball forward to Emile Gardner. Emile Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bram Jongen. Bram Jongen shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
57.35
Silvain van Beek pushes up the pitch. Silvain van Beek sees space and advances. Silvain van Beek plays a one-two with Bruno Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Silvain van Beek rockets a shot on goal. Danny Grantt easily gets down and covers it.
63.32
Callum Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Richard Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Don Gallacher collects the pass. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
66.40
Marino Tobiassen decides to run forward with the ball. Marino Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Scott Young controls it well on his chest. Scott Young puts a great ball through. Don Ferguson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
69.40
Richard Mckinlay makes a run forward as Emile Gardner takes the throw-in. Richard Mckinlay skillfully chests the ball down. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Emile Gardner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emile Gardner hits a low pass to Don Ferguson. Don Ferguson tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.03
Darren Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Billy Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Matt Bremner who takes it down. Matt Bremner shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.46
Kevin Matteo plays the ball forward to Bruno Carvalho. Bruno Carvalho shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
78.13
Callum Mcallister hacks Bruno Carvalho from behind! The referee brings Callum Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Bruno Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.13
Free kick to Celtic just outside the area...
79.51
Bruno Carvalho takes a long run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
81.06
Duncan Johnstone flicks a high pass forward to Alex Morton who brings the ball under control. Alex Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.39
Cesar Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Gardner. Emile Gardner knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher whips in a cross ball towards Bram Jongen. Bram Jongen heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.44
Cesar Oliveira hits a low pass to Don Gallacher. Don Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Callum Mcallister makes a probing pass to Scott Young. Scott Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Albion Rovers

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

Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
28.7%
43.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Bruno Carvalho 22
Kevin Matteo 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Matteo of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Danny Grantt (GK)
8
2.Cesar Oliveira (DEF)
7
3.Marino Tobiassen (DEF)
6
4.Callum Mcallister (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
6.Gerhard Dittrich (MID)
6
7.Emile Gardner (MID)
7
8.Bram Jongen (MID)
6
9.Scott Young (ATT)
6
10.Don Gallacher (ATT)
7
11.Don Ferguson (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivone Correa (GK)
0
13.Matt Brady (GK)
0
14.John Mason (GK)
0

1.Datti Mohamed Jörgensen (GK)
7
2.Remco Corstanje (DEF)
6
3.Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4.Silvain van Beek (DEF)
7
5.Billy Cleland (MID)
6
6.Kevin Matteo (MID)goal scored
9
7.Duncan Johnstone (MID)
7
8.Matt Bremner (MID)
6
9.Bruno Carvalho (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Benoit Nappi (ATT)
7
11.Alex Morton (ATT)
8
 
12.Don James (MID)
0
13.Andy Glass (MID)
0
14.Gavin Hutchison (DEF)
0