Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at St Mirren Park where St Mirren play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,981 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
St Mirren are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Hendry.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celtic kicking off!
4.10
0-0John Niven flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Makin. Martin Makin makes an attacking run forward. Martin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin makes a deft header but Stuart Brady reads it well. Good save!
8.21
0-0Francisco Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Scott Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dries Zuidam sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
9.37
0-0Alessandro Giacchetta flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hendry who takes it down. Kevin Hendry shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
12.16
Dries Zuidam flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Miguel Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.45
0-1John Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Miguel Carvalho scores for Celtic!!
21.25
0-1Enrique Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dalglish controls it well on his chest. Scott Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Reyes controls it well on his chest. Francisco Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jeison Valadez who gathers it comfortably.
22.52
0-1Francisco Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Bravo. Francisco Reyes is given a warning by the referee! Adolfo Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.21
John Niven threads a neat ball through to Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garcia Duque Dani. Garcia Duque Dani shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Stuart Brady!
27.11
Pedro Torres surges forward with the ball. Pedro Torres rushes past Adolfo Bravo! Pedro Torres takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.16
Enrique Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
39.50
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Guerrero Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Guerrero Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
42.42
Yazid Bolivard flicks a high ball forward to Don Matteo who takes it down. Don Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Reyes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francisco Reyes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jeison Valadez manages to gather it easily.
44.16
Yazid Bolivard passes the ball forward to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry passes the ball forward to Don Matteo. Don Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dries Zuidam.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St Mirren appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The St Mirren players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
St Mirren kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
1-1Roberto Guerrero Lopez barges into Scott Dalglish. The referee calls over Roberto Guerrero Lopez and warns him to calm down! Scott Dalglish carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.55
Adolfo Bravo passes the ball forward to Martin Makin. Martin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Roberto Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Granville.
53.07
Francisco Reyes threads a neat ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
54.22
Alessandro Giacchetta sweeps the ball long. Kevin Hendry shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
57.05
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.03
1-1St Mirren have made a substitution with Fadel Kossogonov replacing Jose Javier Hernandez .
63.41
Carl Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Granville.
65.20
Simon Granville receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Dalglish. Simon Granville makes a probing pass to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jeison Valadez!
67.50
Adolfo Bravo pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adolfo Bravo chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez cuts inside the box! Roberto Guerrero Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Stuart Brady gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
77.51
Celtic have made 2 substitutions with Dominique Pavon replacing Dries Zuidam and Miguel Herrera replacing Garcia Duque Dani .
79.43
Francisco Reyes threads a neat ball through to Don Matteo. Don Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.04
Enrique Garcia passes the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Niven.
84.14
Miguel Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Don Matteo. Miguel Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Don Matteo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.55
With some swift thinking, Enrique Garcia plays the ball forward to Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Torres. Pedro Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry whips the ball goalwards with his head but Jeison Valadez reads it well. Nice keeping!
89.28
Simon Granville sees Pedro Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Reyes. Francisco Reyes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Reyes plays the ball forward to Scott Dalglish. Scott Dalglish plays a scrappy one-two with Don Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Dalglish comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is tipped over by Jeison Valadez.
90.00
1-1Kevin Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Miguel Herrera reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
26%
40.3%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Torres of St Mirren |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stuart Brady (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alessandro Giacchetta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enrique Garcia (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simon Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yazid Bolivard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Dalglish (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Reyes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Hendry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Torres (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Don Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Neil Young (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jonas Scholz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fadel Kossogonov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jeison Valadez (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Bravo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | John Niven (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Brutil Machlas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Carvalho (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Carl Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dries Zuidam (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Makin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wayne Dublin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Garcia Duque Dani (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Houssin Elkhatabi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominique Pavon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Miguel Herrera (MID) | 6 | |