Match Report


CelticCeltic     Raith RoversRaith Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player James Morrison James Morrison
Scott MorrisonS. Morrison47
G
1
G
74Copain SchultzC. Schultz
Adolfo BravoA. Bravo74
D
2
D
74Don GlassD. Glass
John NivenJ. Niven72
D
3
D
74Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso
Brutil MachlasB. Machlas71
D
4
D
70Ernesto FloresE. Flores
Miguel CarvalhoM. Carvalho75
M
5
M
88Scott InglisS. Inglis
Carl TaylorC. Taylor72
M
6
M
79Niccolo WrightN. Wright
Dries ZuidamD. Zuidam70
M
captain7
M
77Elena SuarezE. Suarez
Martin MakinM. Makin70
M
8
M
82Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Wayne DublinW. Dublin74
A
9
A
76Billy WhiteB. White
Roberto Guerrero LopezR. Guerrero Lopez70
A
10captain
A
80Andri Már SverrissonA. Sverrisson
Garcia Duque DaniG. Dani67
A
11
A
78David SimonssonD. Simonsson
 
Houssin ElkhatabiH. Elkhatabi71
D
12
D
72Atam MelchiotA. Melchiot
Dominique PavonD. Pavon69
D
13
M
73Johny HeurtebisJ. Heurtebis
Miguel HerreraM. Herrera68
M
14
A
73Rodney SeedorfR. Seedorf

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Raith Rovers. A crowd of 18,745 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celtic and Raith Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Rubio.


0.00
Celtic get the match underway!
3.49
Roberto Guerrero Lopez catches Ernesto Flores on the ankles. Roberto Guerrero Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Flores gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.19
Jean-Philippe Belloso threads the ball through to David Simonsson. David Simonsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy White. Billy White plays a scrappy one-two with David Simonsson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Billy White provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy White!
9.25
Jean-Philippe Belloso threads the ball through to Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. John Niven clumsily knocks into Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
10.44
Ernesto Flores makes a simple pass to David Simonsson. David Simonsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie whips the ball goalwards with his head. Scott Morrison manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.33
Jean-Philippe Belloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Andri Már Sverrisson controls it well on his chest. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Scott Morrison!
18.41
Ernesto Flores makes a simple pass to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Wright collects the pass. Niccolo Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Inglis and advances towards the goal... Niccolo Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Scott Morrison manages to keep it out.
26.47
Adolfo Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Dani controls it well on his chest. Garcia Duque Dani shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
27.06
Dries Zuidam comes in with a late challenge on Elena Suarez. The referee calls over Dries Zuidam and warns him to calm down! Elena Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.32
Carl Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.14
Dries Zuidam threads a neat ball through to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Don Glass clumsily knocks into Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
40.43
Miguel Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Raith Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Celtic players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Raith Rovers kick off the second half!
48.46
Ernesto Flores threads the ball through to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright flicks a high pass forward to Andri Már Sverrisson who brings the ball under control. Andri Már Sverrisson puts a great ball through. Elena Suarez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
49.16
David Simonsson catches Adolfo Bravo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.45
Martin Makin makes a probing pass to Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin makes a looping header on goal. Wayne Dublin scores for Celtic!!
54.47
Niccolo Wright brings the ball forward. Niccolo Wright whips in a cross ball towards Billy White. Billy White makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.46
Jean-Philippe Belloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Suarez. Elena Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Scott Inglis who brings the ball under control. Scott Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
59.00
Ernesto Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, David Simonsson. David Simonsson finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.40
Ernesto Flores threads the ball through to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright passes the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. Dominic Ritchie tries a spectacular long range effort but Scott Morrison reads it well. Good keeping!
67.37
Adolfo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Roberto Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Martin Makin who brings the ball under control. Martin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Copain Schultz!
72.23
Dries Zuidam chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Taylor. Carl Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Dublin. Wayne Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Some silky footwork from Roberto Guerrero Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
77.04
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Houssin Elkhatabi replacing Roberto Guerrero Lopez, Dominique Pavon replacing Dries Zuidam and Miguel Herrera replacing Garcia Duque Dani .
81.10
Ernesto Flores flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Philippe Belloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Philippe Belloso knocks the ball forward to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Adolfo Bravo!
83.08
Dominic Ritchie threads the ball through to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson shoots from outside the area. Scott Morrison gets down and covers it.
87.43
Martin Makin comes in with a late challenge on Scott Inglis. Martin Makin is given a warning by the referee! Scott Inglis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.47
Elena Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Suarez shoots from 20 yards. Scott Morrison gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Jean-Philippe Belloso runs forward with the ball. Jean-Philippe Belloso makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Philippe Belloso whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Wright!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Raith Rovers
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.4%
64.6%
Play Area
29.1%
41.8%
29.1%

Scorers
Wayne Dublin 51
Billy White 6, 54
Niccolo Wright 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Wright of Raith Rovers

Match Ratings