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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Somerset Park where Ayr United play host to Celtic. A crowd of 17,453 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Ayr United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Celtic kick off the first half!
12.22
0-0Richard Mcinnes makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Dickov.
15.05
0-1Alex Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.56
Alec Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.57
Alex Dalglish controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.35
Colin Rae makes a simple pass to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes threads the ball through to Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Martinez.
27.21
Richard Mcinnes makes a probing pass to Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.59
Colin Naysmith makes a simple pass to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez goes all the way! Hugo Ramirez tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.32
0-2Richard Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Scott Meiklejohn easily smothers it.
44.28
0-2Colin Naysmith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari goes all the way! Alessandro Di Bari tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Colin Naysmith makes a simple pass to Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Martinez.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
48.25
Colin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
51.38
Alex Dalglish passes the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari plays a perfect one-two with Antoine Van Veen and rushes in on goal... Alessandro Di Bari takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
53.56
Don Telfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Sturridge. Oleg Sturridge advances with the ball. Oleg Sturridge lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Ferguson!
63.16
Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Scott Meiklejohn manages to gather it comfortably.
67.53
1-2Colin Naysmith hacks Dominic Ferguson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Ferguson runs off the knock.
71.10
Colin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez flicks the ball with his head. Scott Meiklejohn easily picks it out of the air!
75.02
1-2Celtic are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Ayr United's defence.
87.32
1-2Jose Martinez comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Di Bari. Jose Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Alessandro Di Bari grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
33.3%
50%
16.7%
Scorers
| Stuart Ferguson 54 | Hugo Ramirez 15, 33 |