Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Rangers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the match!
3.30
0-0Dan Hagi passes the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm makes a looping header on goal. Marcos Hernandez sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
4.02
0-0Dion Palmer sees Jose Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Neves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ted Huard. Ted Huard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
6.26
0-0Craig Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Glass who gathers it comfortably.
9.55
0-0Dan Hagi kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matt Gemmill is offside!
12.47
With a delightful solo run, Marcos Hernandez stretches the opposition's defence. Marcos Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Huard but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.46
Marcos Hernandez hits a low pass to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez knocks the ball forward to Jose Neves. Jose Neves threads the ball through to Ted Huard but he's offside!
18.26
1-0Hugo Okpara knocks the ball to his team mate, Dan Hagi. Dan Hagi kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.45
Matt Gemmill hits a low pass to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
22.03
1-0Paul Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Dittmann. The referee warns Paul Gemmell to calm down! Sebastian Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.17
Miguel Jesus sees Marcos Hernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Neves makes a simple pass, allowing Ted Huard to run into the box. Ted Huard looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them level!
38.23
1-1Gavin Liddell barges into Ricardo Marquez. The referee calls over Gavin Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Marquez runs off the knock.
40.57
Gavin Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Julian Blanc collects the pass. Julian Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Hernandez.
45.00
Stephen Naysmith threads the ball through to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers kick off!
47.29
1-1Dan Hagi threads the ball through to Tomas Nordqvist. Tomas Nordqvist sees Sebastian Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from distance. Garry Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
48.12
Craig Davidson plays the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
49.57
Armin Turek barges into Craig Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.51
Sebastian Dittmann passes the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Garry Glass. Excellent save.
53.38
Matt Gemmill makes a probing pass to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Garry Glass had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
57.25
2-1Stephen Naysmith comes in with a late challenge on Jose Neves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Neves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.10
2-1Rangers have made a substitution with Edgar Kroupi-Zahi replacing Alexander Poschner .
63.18
Ricardo Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Simão Galindo who brings the ball under control. Simão Galindo shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
65.23
Ted Huard barges into Hugo Okpara. Ted Huard is shown the yellow card! Hugo Okpara stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.13
Miguel Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Kroupi-Zahi. Edgar Kroupi-Zahi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Neil Benali gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.20
Simão Galindo makes a probing pass to Ricardo Marquez. Ricardo Marquez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Neil Benali!
75.24
Ricardo Marquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Marquez cuts inside the box! Ricardo Marquez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.52
Matt Gemmill hits a low pass to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Turek.
84.46
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.34
Dan Hagi flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Nordqvist controls it well on his chest. Tomas Nordqvist flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Dittmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
87.10
Miguel Jesus catches Stephen Naysmith on the ankles. The referee warns Miguel Jesus to calm down! Stephen Naysmith stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.04
Stephen Naysmith flicks a high ball forward to Julian Blanc who takes it down. Julian Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Marquez.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.8%
37.2%
Play Area
24.4%
43.6%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Marquez of Rangers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Benali (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomas Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dan Hagi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Hugo Okpara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Davidson (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | | 5 |
| 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. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Garry Glass (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcos Hernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dion Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Armin Turek (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Simão Galindo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Marquez (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Miguel Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alexander Poschner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Neves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ted Huard (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Warren Lisbie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Kroupi-Zahi (ATT) | 6 | |