Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at McDiarmid Park where St. Johnstone play host to Celtic. A crowd of 18,169 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
St. Johnstone are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
0-0George Belodedici threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory threads the ball through to Bob Renard. Bob Renard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Vítor Hugo Ribeiro.
4.48
Vasyl Korkishko makes a probing pass to Luciano Riquelme. Luciano Riquelme chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards David Zanoni. David Zanoni heads the ball goalwards but Stuart Caldwell is on top of it.
16.52
0-1Pablo Parra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yoshimitsu Ono. Yoshimitsu Ono lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Velasco!
21.34
Moustapha Amzine makes a simple pass to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima passes the ball forward to Bob Renard. Bob Renard whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory heads the ball goalwards but somehow Vítor Hugo Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
26.58
Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vítor Hugo Ribeiro easily smothers it!
27.05
Moustapha Amzine makes a simple pass to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan makes a simple pass to Bob Renard. Bob Renard whips in a cross ball towards Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.31
0-1Moustapha Amzine knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.22
Fabio Alves Jairzinho makes a probing pass to George Belodedici. George Belodedici brings the ball forward. George Belodedici knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard powers a header at goal. It's there!! Vítor Hugo Ribeiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.25
1-1George Belodedici deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasyl Korkishko.
39.48
Jan Raff makes a simple pass to David Zanoni. David Zanoni makes a simple pass to Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Velasco!
42.03
Moustapha Amzine makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets whips in a cross ball towards Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
44.05
Jan Raff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yoshimitsu Ono. Yoshimitsu Ono knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Stuart Caldwell is on top of it.
45.00
Stephen Kewell passes the ball forward to David Zanoni. David Zanoni passes the ball forward to Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Velasco!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with St. Johnstone kicking off!
49.33
1-3Bob Renard comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Pascual. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Pascual hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.17
Stephen Kewell flicks the ball to his team mate, David Zanoni. David Zanoni shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.25
Luciano Riquelme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Zanoni. David Zanoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.31
Scott Young kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan surges forward with the ball. Hakan Özalan finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.34
1-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
61.24
George Belodedici passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vítor Hugo Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
65.46
Pablo Parra threads the ball through to David Zanoni. David Zanoni whips in a cross ball towards Yoshimitsu Ono. Yoshimitsu Ono is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Stuart Caldwell.
66.24
1-3Stephen Kewell hacks Hakan Özalan from behind! Stephen Kewell is given a warning by the referee! Hakan Özalan stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.44
Pablo Parra catches Sergio Lima on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.08
Scott Young knocks the ball forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Vítor Hugo Ribeiro!
71.54
Dave Granville threads the ball through to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan knocks the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory knocks the ball forward to Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.30
Vasyl Korkishko sees space and advances. Vasyl Korkishko threads the ball through to Yoshimitsu Ono. Yoshimitsu Ono knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Granville.
73.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.59
Fabio Alves Jairzinho kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Özalan. Hakan Özalan knocks the ball to his team mate, Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets knocks in a cross ball towards Bob Renard. Bob Renard heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.41
Fabio Alves Jairzinho threads the ball through to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima makes a simple pass to Bob Renard. Bob Renard knocks in a cross ball towards Rinar Kopolovets. Rinar Kopolovets directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.20
2-3Pablo Parra catches George Belodedici on the ankles. Pablo Parra is warned by the referee! George Belodedici carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Bob Renard barges into Vasyl Korkishko. The referee calls over Bob Renard and warns him to calm down! Vasyl Korkishko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
31.2%
40%
28.7%
Scorers
| Bob Renard 33, 76 | Julian Velasco 17, 39, 45 |