Match Report


CelticCeltic     St MirrenSt Mirren
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Neil BenaliN. Benali71
G
1
G
69Neil McallisterN. Mcallister
Tomas NordqvistT. Nordqvist76
D
2
D
63Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith
Stjepan BoksicS. Boksic76
D
captain3
D
78Billy MatteoB. Matteo
Hugo OkparaH. Okpara69
D
4
D
69Karim LambersK. Lambers
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson77
M
5
D
69Carl CroftC. Croft
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith80
M
6
M
73Pablo GarridoP. Garrido
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell80
M
7
M
70Craig InglisC. Inglis
Matt GemmillM. Gemmill81
M
8captain
M
71Alan FentonA. Fenton
Julian BlancJ. Blanc75
A
9
A
72Garry MasonG. Mason
Sebastian DittmannS. Dittmann78
A
10
A
70Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Martin LiedholmM. Liedholm76
A
11
A
69Andy JamesA. James
 
Alec DavidsonA. Davidson68
A
12
G
44Seth BeckhamS. Beckham
Matt MatteoM. Matteo71
D
13
D
69Don ClelandD. Cleland
Colin HendryC. Hendry75
A
14
A
65Jonathan WetherallJ. Wetherall

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 18,409 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Albrecht Hitzlsperger.


0.00
Celtic start the match!
2.11
Gavin Liddell hits a low pass to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann tries a spectacular strike but Paul Naysmith is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
10.45
Julian Blanc catches Billy Matteo on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Blanc and shows him a yellow card! Billy Matteo runs off the knock.
15.20
Alan Fenton passes the ball forward to Garry Mason. Garry Mason whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Davidson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
20.46
Tomas Nordqvist flicks a high pass forward. Stjepan Boksic controls it well on his chest. Stjepan Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.42
Pablo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Alan Fenton collects the pass. Alan Fenton shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
22.10
Gavin Liddell brings the ball forward. Gavin Liddell cuts inside the box! Gavin Liddell shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Neil Mcallister. What a great pair of hands!
24.29
Karim Lambers knocks the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis threads a neat ball through to Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.38
Pablo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mason controls it well on his chest. Garry Mason makes a simple pass, allowing Pablo Garrido to run into the box. Pablo Garrido shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Neil Benali has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.44
Pablo Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.18
Hugo Okpara threads a neat ball through to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell threads a neat ball through to Craig Davidson. Craig Davidson shoots from long range but Neil Mcallister is on top of it.
44.02
With imagination, Matt Gemmill plays the ball forward to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm whips in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Neil Mcallister.
45.00
Corner kick to Celtic. Matt Gemmill chips it out wide. Stjepan Boksic shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with St Mirren kicking off!
48.35
Andy James chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson rushes past Tomas Nordqvist! Gavin Davidson takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.04
Billy Matteo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton passes the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
53.21
Alan Fenton knocks the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.31
Hugo Okpara flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Liddell collects the pass. Gavin Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Gemmill. Matt Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Neil Mcallister.
59.58
Alan Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.33
Hugo Okpara plays the ball forward to Martin Liedholm. Martin Liedholm whips in a cross ball towards Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc connects with a diving header. Neil Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
61.12
Hugo Okpara advances with the ball. Hugo Okpara passes the ball forward to Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Neil Mcallister!
65.05
Carl Croft plays the ball forward to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
66.23
Hugo Okpara darts forward. Hugo Okpara knocks the ball forward to Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Neil Mcallister is on top of his game. Good save!
67.26
Andy James hacks Tomas Nordqvist from behind! Andy James is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Nordqvist stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.26
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.30
Craig Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.32
Sebastian Dittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.40
Stjepan Boksic plays the ball forward to Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Dittmann. Sebastian Dittmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.47
Gavin Liddell passes the ball forward to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
81.37
Paul Naysmith launches a long ball forward. Garry Mason whips in a cross ball towards Alan Fenton. Alan Fenton beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Neil Benali!
85.21
Carl Croft sees Alan Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alan Fenton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alan Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Mason. Garry Mason connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.16
Gavin Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Blanc. Julian Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Paul Naysmith hacks Gavin Liddell from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

St Mirren
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
27.8%
46.7%
25.6%

Scorers
Gavin Davidson 15
Pablo Garrido 26
Garry Mason 53, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Garry Mason of St Mirren

Match Ratings
1.Neil Benali (GK)
6
2.Tomas Nordqvist (DEF)
6
3.Stjepan Boksic (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Okpara (DEF)
7
5.Craig Davidson (MID)
6
6.Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
7.Gavin Liddell (MID)
7
8.Matt Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Julian Blanc (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Sebastian Dittmann (ATT)
6
11.Martin Liedholm (ATT)
6
 
12.Alec Davidson (ATT)
0
13.Matt Matteo (DEF)
0
14.Colin Hendry (ATT)
0

1.Neil Mcallister (GK)
7
2.Paul Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Billy Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Karim Lambers (DEF)
6
5.Carl Croft (DEF)
6
6.Pablo Garrido (MID)goal scored
7
7.Craig Inglis (MID)
6
8.Alan Fenton (MID)
7
9.Garry Mason (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gavin Davidson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy James (ATT)
6
 
12.Seth Beckham (GK)
0
13.Don Cleland (DEF)
0
14.Jonathan Wetherall (ATT)
0