Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Excelsior Stadium where Airdrieonians play host to Celtic. A crowd of 19,445 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Airdrieonians are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off the first half!
2.04
0-0Klaus Salminen knocks the ball forward to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez makes a probing pass to Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
3.31
0-0Klaus Salminen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Ndiefi. Samuel Ndiefi chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion lofts in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Vítor Hugo Ribeiro.
6.14
0-0Matthew Edusei surges forward with the ball. Matthew Edusei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Pascual.
15.18
Klaus Salminen makes a beautiful solo run. Klaus Salminen knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.36
Stephen Kewell takes it forward alone. Stephen Kewell 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!
18.35
Klaus Salminen brings the ball forward. Klaus Salminen knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.54
0-0Jan Raff clumsily knocks into Samuel Ndiefi. Jan Raff is shown the yellow card! Samuel Ndiefi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.42
1-0Matthew Edusei makes a probing pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Vítor Hugo Ribeiro had no chance!! Goal for Airdrieonians!
30.06
Samuel Ndiefi knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vítor Hugo Ribeiro manages to gather it comfortably.
33.39
Pablo Parra flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoshimitsu Ono. Yoshimitsu Ono shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
34.56
Klaus Salminen passes the ball forward to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez advances with the ball. Julian Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.57
2-0Jurek Joswiak clumsily knocks into Patricio Merino. Jurek Joswiak is shown the yellow card! Patricio Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.13
Stephen Kewell knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Niven. Billy Niven heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Airdrieonians kick off!
47.06
2-0Airdrieonians are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celtic's defence.
48.37
Hugo Garba surges forward with the ball. Hugo Garba makes a simple pass to Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vítor Hugo Ribeiro.
49.42
Klaus Salminen kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Ramirez. Julian Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Hugo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
54.10
2-0Julian Velasco hacks Justin Cox from behind! Julian Velasco is warned by the referee! Justin Cox hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.38
Justin Cox chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Merino. Patricio Merino knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Jurion. Philippe Jurion directs the ball goalwards with his head. Philippe Jurion scores for Airdrieonians!!
63.54
Jan Raff makes a beautiful solo run. Jan Raff makes a probing pass to Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.39
Samuel Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.52
Samuel Ndiefi hacks Stephen Kewell from behind! Samuel Ndiefi is warned by the referee! Stephen Kewell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.52
Celtic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
85.13
Klaus Salminen flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Edusei. Matthew Edusei knocks the ball to his team mate, Halim Boumedienne. Halim Boumedienne shoots from distance. Vítor Hugo Ribeiro easily smothers it.
89.06
Pablo Parra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%
Scorers
| Philippe Jurion 27, 59 Halim Boumedienne 35 | Julian Velasco 64 |