Match Report
| St. Johnstone | St. Johnstone |  |  | Celtic | Celtic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | ||||||||||||||||||
| Don Hendry | D. Hendry |  | 78 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Neil Benali | N. Benali | ||||||||
| Paul Burley | P. Burley | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Tomas Nordqvist | T. Nordqvist | |||||||||
| Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | | 62 | D | | 3 | | | D | 76 |  | Stjepan Boksic | S. Boksic | ||||||||
| John Hendry | J. Hendry | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Hugo Okpara | H. Okpara | |||||||||
| Darius Wiltord | D. Wiltord | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 77 | | Craig Davidson | C. Davidson | |||||||||
| Callum Young | C. Young | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 | | Stephen Naysmith | S. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Richard James | R. James | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 80 | | Gavin Liddell | G. Liddell | |||||||||
| Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | | 66 | A | | 8 | | M | 81 | | Matt Gemmill | M. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Tommaso Poggi | T. Poggi |  | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 |  | Julian Blanc | J. Blanc | |||||||||
| Fabian N. Guerra | F. Guerra | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 |  | Sebastian Dittmann | S. Dittmann | |||||||||
| Rafael Quaresma | R. Quaresma |  | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 76 | | Martin Liedholm | M. Liedholm | |||||||||
| Matt Johnstone | M. Johnstone | | 68 | G | | 12 | | A | 68 | | Alec Davidson | A. Davidson | |||||||||
| Colin Hopkin | C. Hopkin | | 58 | D | | 13 | | D | 71 | | Matt Matteo | M. Matteo | |||||||||
| Kevin Law | K. Law | | 57 | D | | 14 | | A | 75 | | Colin Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,866 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
The pitch is in good condition.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matt Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off and get the match underway!
6.17
0-0Hugo Okpara flicks a high ball forward to Stjepan Boksic who takes it down. Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Dittmann who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Don Hendry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
7.44
0-0It's a corner kick. Stephen Naysmith kicks a low ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Craig Davidson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Paul Burley's leg.
8.36
Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Naysmith runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Darius Wiltord and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.30
0-0Stephen Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.36
Stjepan Boksic flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Liddell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Liddell makes a simple pass to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Hendry who gathers it comfortably.
15.43
0-0Craig Davidson hits a low pass to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
18.13
Matt Gemmill threads the ball through to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Paul Burley and the loose ball is cleared up field.
21.18
0-0John Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. John Hendry threads a neat ball through to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi knocks the ball forward to Fabian N. Guerra but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Callum Young plays the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James hits a low pass to Rafael Quaresma. Rafael Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.51
Stjepan Boksic flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann who takes it down. Sebastian Dittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm powers a header at goal but Don Hendry is on top of it.
30.50
Gavin Liddell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.22
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.06
Stjepan Boksic plays the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naysmith collects the pass. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius Wiltord.
36.12
Hugo Okpara makes a probing pass to Tomas Nordqvist. Tomas Nordqvist makes a probing pass to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Wiltord.
40.29
Julian Blanc passes the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.34
0-1Stephen Naysmith makes a simple pass to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Craig Davidson sees Stephen Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Liedholm! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. St. Johnstone appear unchanged since the first half. Celtic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
St. Johnstone kick off!
51.41
Hugo Okpara makes a probing pass to Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Don Hendry as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.54
Corner kick to Celtic. Matt Gemmill chips it to the near post. Martin Liedholm makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
54.47
Callum Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra whips in a cross ball towards Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
61.34
Gavin Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm whips in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.06
Callum Young makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Guerra. Fabian N. Guerra rushes past Tomas Nordqvist! Fabian N. Guerra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.39
Craig Davidson knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.49
0-3Hugo Okpara clumsily knocks into Fabian N. Guerra. The referee calls over Hugo Okpara and warns him to calm down! Fabian N. Guerra carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.32
0-3Colin McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Dittmann. The referee brings Colin McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Dittmann runs off the knock.
71.50
Craig Davidson makes a simple pass to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.42
Tomas Nordqvist makes a simple pass to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell sees Sebastian Dittmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Dittmann shoots from 20 yards but Don Hendry reads it well. Nice save!
83.29
Gavin Liddell sees Stephen Naysmith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.31
Richard James passes the ball forward to Tommaso Poggi. Tommaso Poggi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Colin McGrory is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
11
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
23.8%
76.2%
Play Area
35%
45%
20%
Scorers
| Martin Liedholm 42, 45, 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Liedholm of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Don Hendry (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paul Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Davidson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard James (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin McGrory (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | Tommaso Poggi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabian N. Guerra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matt Johnstone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Hopkin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Law (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Benali (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomas Nordqvist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stjepan Boksic (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Hugo Okpara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Craig Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Naysmith (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Liddell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julian Blanc (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Dittmann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Liedholm (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Alec Davidson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |