Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Hamilton Academical. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Souness.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hamilton Academical kicking off!
4.43
0-0Miguel Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.28
0-1Steve Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Parker. Greg Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.55
Eduardo Serna sees space and advances. Eduardo Serna whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dijkstra. Carlos Dijkstra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.32
Paquito Pires Viera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paquito Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeison Valadez who gathers it comfortably.
15.04
0-2Miguel Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
21.34
0-2Oleg Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Bolton. Steve Bolton threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
24.12
Gaspar Varela knocks the ball forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Greg Parker. Greg Parker flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.49
0-2Paul Wevers clumsily knocks into Oleg Oakes. Paul Wevers is shown the yellow card! Oleg Oakes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.04
Glenn Hendriks threads the ball through to Gaspar Varela. Gaspar Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Jeison Valadez keeps it out!
30.29
With a delightful solo run, Diego Ten Hag stretches the opposition's defence. Diego Ten Hag whips in a cross ball towards Abdelkrim Abdellaoui. Abdelkrim Abdellaoui connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
33.13
Houssin Elkhatabi knocks the ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Victor Ruiz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.53
0-2Diego Ten Hag takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Eduardo Serna jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
44.55
Houssin Elkhatabi kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Victor Ruiz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celtic kick off!
48.56
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.35
1-2John Niven barges into Sven Buchwald. John Niven is shown the yellow card! Sven Buchwald hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.45
Gaspar Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serna. Eduardo Serna rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.34
1-2Adolfo Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Steve Bolton. The referee calls over Adolfo Bravo and warns him to calm down! Steve Bolton runs off the knock.
57.54
Gaspar Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Bravo.
60.29
1-2Hamilton Academical have made 3 substitutions with Richard Naysmith replacing Oleg Oakes, Pedro Pinto replacing Gaspar Varela and Stuart Peckham replacing Greg Parker .
63.23
Diego Ten Hag flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Roberto Guerrero Lopez plays a one-two with Abdelkrim Abdellaoui and advances towards the goal... Roberto Guerrero Lopez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
65.03
Adolfo Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Peckham. Adolfo Bravo is shown the yellow card! Stuart Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.09
Diego Ten Hag flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Guerrero Lopez who takes it down. Roberto Guerrero Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.46
Andy Souness barges into Eduardo Serna. The referee calls over Andy Souness and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Serna stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.28
Pedro Pinto threads a neat ball through to Steve Bolton. Steve Bolton threads a neat ball through to Paquito Pires Viera. Paquito Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Steve Bolton. Steve Bolton connects with a diving header. Solid save from Jeison Valadez.
75.17
Adolfo Bravo takes it forward alone. Adolfo Bravo sees Diego Ten Hag in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Ten Hag lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
77.18
Celtic have made a substitution with Arturo Gomez replacing Abdelkrim Abdellaoui .
78.21
Roberto Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Dublin controls it well on his chest. Wayne Dublin shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
85.05
Carlos Dijkstra flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Serna who takes it down. Eduardo Serna shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.42
2-2Adolfo Bravo threads a neat ball through to Diego Ten Hag. Diego Ten Hag makes a probing pass to Arturo Gomez. Arturo Gomez rushes past Glenn Hendriks! Glenn Hendriks comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Gomez. Penalty not given!!
89.15
Miguel Carvalho barges into Glenn Hendriks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Glenn Hendriks runs off the knock.
90.00
Glenn Hendriks knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeison Valadez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
5
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
30.6%
43.1%
26.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Carvalho of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jeison Valadez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Souness (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Adolfo Bravo (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | John Niven (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Miguel Carvalho (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Diego Ten Hag (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Abdelkrim Abdellaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Wayne Dublin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Wevers (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Miguel Herrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arturo Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Victor Ruiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Gallagher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Oakes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Glenn Hendriks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Steve Bolton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sven Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Carlos Dijkstra (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Eduardo Serna (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Greg Parker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paquito Pires Viera (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Richard Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stuart Peckham (ATT) | 6 | |