Match Report


CelticCeltic     Partick ThistlePartick Thistle
Computer Player Computer Player Clyde Wootton Clyde Wootton
Jeison ValadezJ. Valadez77
G
1
G
67Eduardo CalvoE. Calvo
Adolfo BravoA. Bravo73
D
2
D
63Gareth SheringhamG. Sheringham
John NivenJ. Niven72
D
3captain
D
70Antonio CamposA. Campos
Brutil MachlasB. Machlas71
D
4
D
68Ruby LarrieuR. Larrieu
Miguel CarvalhoM. Carvalho75
M
5
D
66Stephen McinnesS. Mcinnes
Carl TaylorC. Taylor72
M
6
M
77Kemal FentonK. Fenton
Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam70
M
captain7
M
63Stuart MorrisonS. Morrison
Martin MakinM. Makin69
M
8
M
58Richard GreigR. Greig
Wayne DublinW. Dublin74
A
9
A
69Neil SullivanN. Sullivan
Roberto Guerrero LopezR. Guerrero Lopez70
A
10
A
66Ben HurstB. Hurst
Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani67
A
11
A
50Adolfo PenaA. Pena
 
Houssin ElkhatabiH. Elkhatabi71
D
12
M
51Alun BrambleA. Bramble
Dominique PavonD. Pavon69
D
13
G
64Colin CampbellC. Campbell
Miguel HerreraM. Herrera68
M
14
D
69Alec NivenA. Niven

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Partick Thistle. A crowd of 16,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Partick Thistle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lennart Dörner.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
2.34
Ruby Larrieu hits a low pass to Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton passes the ball forward to Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.18
Carl Taylor makes a probing pass to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
9.18
Antonio Campos makes a strong solo run forward. Antonio Campos flicks a high pass forward to Ben Hurst who brings the ball under control. Ben Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Partick Thistle!
12.36
Dries Zuidam sees Roberto Guerrero Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass between the defence to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Calvo with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
18.18
Roberto Guerrero Lopez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Guerrero Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Kemal Fenton hacks Garcia Duque Dani from behind! Penalty not given!!
21.50
Dries Zuidam makes a probing pass to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Campos.
24.20
Garcia Duque Dani makes a probing pass to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.04
Dries Zuidam catches Stuart Morrison on the ankles. Dries Zuidam is warned by the referee! Stuart Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.18
Dries Zuidam plays the ball forward to Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.17
Stuart Morrison passes the ball forward to Kemal Fenton. Kemal Fenton makes a simple pass to Stuart Morrison. Stuart Morrison plays a one-two with Kemal Fenton and rushes in on goal... Stuart Morrison takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
39.20
Dries Zuidam knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Campos.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Partick Thistle start the second half!
47.37
Antonio Campos flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Morrison who brings the ball under control. Stuart Morrison hits a low pass to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.53
Stuart Morrison sees Adolfo Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Taylor.
57.51
Stuart Morrison catches Garcia Duque Dani in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Stuart Morrison to come over. It's a red card!! Garcia Duque Dani is a little dazed but should be okay.
57.51
Free kick to Celtic just outside the area...
59.10
Wayne Dublin slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
60.44
With great vision, Dries Zuidam plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
61.52
Antonio Campos makes a simple pass to Ben Hurst. Ben Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
71.30
With a delightful solo run, Carl Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Eduardo Calvo.
72.39
Carl Taylor takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Adolfo Bravo shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
75.10
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.38
Celtic have made a substitution with Dominique Pavon replacing Dries Zuidam .
79.54
Richard Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.46
Richard Greig hits a low pass to Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Fenton. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Fenton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.24
Carl Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Makin. Martin Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Calvo who gathers it comfortably.
89.37
Ben Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Sullivan. Neil Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Ben Hurst. Ben Hurst is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Partick Thistle
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
21.5%
46.8%
31.6%

Scorers
Wayne Dublin 12
Garcia Duque Dani 24
Roberto Guerrero Lopez 34
Kemal Fenton 9, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Fenton of Partick Thistle

Match Ratings
1.Jeison Valadez (GK)
6
2.Adolfo Bravo (DEF)
6
3.John Niven (DEF)
6
4.Brutil Machlas (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Carvalho (MID)
6
6.Carl Taylor (MID)
7
7.Dries Zuidam (MID)
6
8.Martin Makin (MID)
6
9.Wayne Dublin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Garcia Duque Dani (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF)
0
13.Dominique Pavon (DEF)
6
14.Miguel Herrera (MID)
0

1.Eduardo Calvo (GK)
6
2.Gareth Sheringham (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Campos (DEF)
6
4.Ruby Larrieu (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6.Kemal Fenton (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
8
7.Stuart Morrison (MID)red card
3
8.Richard Greig (MID)
6
9.Neil Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Ben Hurst (ATT)
6
11.Adolfo Pena (ATT)
6
 
12.Alun Bramble (MID)
0
13.Colin Campbell (GK)
0
14.Alec Niven (DEF)
0