Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fir Park where Motherwell play host to Celtic. A crowd of 20,325 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Motherwell and Celtic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the match!
3.40
0-0Showing composure, Jaouad Balde plays the ball forward to ƒtienne Maris. ƒtienne Maris plays a scrappy one-two with Callum Burley and advances towards the goal... ƒtienne Maris shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Jeison Valadez!
6.19
0-1Miguel Herrera flicks a high ball forward to Paul Wevers who takes it down. Paul Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Julian Gerlach has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.48
0-1Alfredo Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Bravo.
15.31
Miguel Carvalho sees Wayne Dublin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Dublin shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Julian Gerlach smothers it!
21.07
0-1Jaouad Balde clumsily knocks into Diego Ten Hag. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Ten Hag runs off the knock.
22.04
0-1Houssin Elkhatabi hits a low pass to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers plays a one-two with Roberto Guerrero Lopez and advances towards the goal... Garry Mcinnes comes in with a late challenge on Paul Wevers. Penalty not given!!
28.34
0-1With vision, Gregorio Guerrero Lopez plays the ball forward to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio chips the ball to his team mate, Jaouad Balde. Jaouad Balde kicks a strong pass forward to James Maclean but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.01
John Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Souness. Andy Souness controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin directs the ball goalwards with his head but Julian Gerlach reads it well. Nice save!
34.54
Miguel Herrera catches Jose Ferrer on the ankles. Miguel Herrera is shown the yellow card! Jose Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.21
Miguel Herrera passes the ball forward to Paul Wevers. Paul Wevers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Mcinnes.
42.35
0-1Garry Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Martin Guerrero Lopez. Martin Guerrero Lopez sees Callum Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Burley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Alfredo Marquitos hits a low pass to Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio takes it forward alone. Arnauld Arcadio shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jeison Valadez smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Motherwell appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Motherwell get the second half underway!
47.34
Adolfo Bravo advances with the ball. Adolfo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Guerrero Lopez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Julian Gerlach is on top of it.
49.39
Jaouad Balde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Arcadio. Arnauld Arcadio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jaouad Balde is offside!
59.33
Arnauld Arcadio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Maclean. James Maclean puts a great ball through. Martin Guerrero Lopez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.10
0-1Motherwell have made a substitution with Fernando Mario Debaets replacing James Maclean .
65.37
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.21
Jaouad Balde chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.13
Adolfo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Paul Wevers collects the pass. Paul Wevers lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin whips the ball goalwards with his head but Julian Gerlach is on top of it.
77.28
Celtic have made a substitution with Abdelkrim Abdellaoui replacing Paul Wevers .
79.19
Miguel Herrera makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelkrim Abdellaoui. Abdelkrim Abdellaoui makes a looping header on goal. Julian Gerlach manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.34
Arnauld Arcadio hits a low pass to Fernando Mario Debaets. Fernando Mario Debaets plays a one-two with Jaouad Balde and advances towards the goal... Fernando Mario Debaets comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Guerrero Lopez of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Gerlach (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Jose Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Marquitos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Garry Mcinnes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Arnauld Arcadio (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jaouad Balde (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Callum Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | ƒtienne Maris (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | James Maclean (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mustapha Karelse (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lars Stiepermann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mario Debaets (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jeison Valadez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Bravo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | John Niven (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Diego Ten Hag (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Herrera (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Wayne Dublin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paul Wevers (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Abdelkrim Abdellaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arturo Gomez (ATT) | 0 | |