Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Greenock Morton. A crowd of 17,274 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Greenock Morton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.
0.00
The first half starts with Greenock Morton kicking off!
2.22
Stuart Dalglish passes the ball forward to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott knocks the ball forward, putting Garry Mckinlay through on goal. Garry Mckinlay makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Neil Benali manages to keep it out.
3.57
Dean Tiler flicks a high pass forward to Matt Elliott who brings the ball under control. Matt Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Billy Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Campbell edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Billy Campbell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Neil Benali reads it well. Good save!
6.33
Dean Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mckinlay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garry Mckinlay controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Mason. Billy Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Neil Benali manages to keep it out.
12.28
Dean Tiler makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Tiler plays a one-two with Billy Campbell and advances towards the goal... Dean Tiler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.49
Gavin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.10
Without breaking stride, Colin Law plays the ball forward to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.19
Sebastian Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Jean-Michel Machado. What a great pair of hands!
21.37
Dani‘l Degn comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Dittmann. Dani‘l Degn is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Dittmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.20
Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jean-Michel Machado manages to keep it out.
27.19
Gavin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann cuts inside the box! Sebastian Dittmann rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.47
Matt Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.17
Dani‘l Degn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Mason but he's offside!
44.52
Stephen Naysmith threads a neat ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell runs straight at the defence! Gavin Liddell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Greenock Morton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Greenock Morton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
48.31
Gavin Liddell makes a probing pass to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.20
Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward to Martin Liedholm who brings the ball under control. Martin Liedholm whips in a cross ball towards Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill beats his man to it with a header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celtic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.42
Gavin Liddell hacks Matt Elliott from behind! Gavin Liddell is shown the yellow card! Matt Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.17
Greenock Morton have made 2 substitutions with Duncan Morton replacing Garry Mckinlay and Gavin White replacing Dani‘l Degn .
65.49
Tomas Nordqvist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks the ball forward to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.23
Gavin White sees a break and surges forward. Gavin White whips in a cross ball towards Billy Campbell. Billy Campbell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.04
Gavin White takes a long throw-in. Matt Elliott surges forward with the ball. Matt Elliott plays a quick one-two with Billy Mason and rushes in on goal... Matt Elliott looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.05
Gavin White sees a break and surges forward. Gavin White shoots from 20 yards but Neil Benali is on top of it.
78.46
Gavin Liddell sees Julian Blanc in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Blanc plays a quick one-two with Craig Davidson and rushes in on goal... Julian Blanc comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.40
Stephen Naysmith changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Naysmith shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.2%
44.6%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matt Elliott of Greenock Morton |
Match Ratings
1. | Neil Benali (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Tomas Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Stjepan Boksic (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Hugo Okpara (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Craig Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Julian Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Sebastian Dittmann (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Martin Liedholm (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Alec Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Lucian Punga (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Jean-Michel Machado (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Dean Tiler (DEF) | ![]() | 8 |
3. | Marino Beukenkamp (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Duncan McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stuart Dalglish (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Matt Elliott (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Dani‘l Degn (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Colin Law (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Billy Campbell (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Garry Mckinlay (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Billy Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Leon Bierhoff (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Duncan Morton (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Gavin White (MID) | 7 |