Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Dunfermline Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Dunfermline Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Dunfermline Athletic get the match underway!
3.28
1-0Colin Rae makes a probing pass to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.13
1-0Rui Teixeira makes a simple pass to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone threads the ball through to Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Strachan.
8.37
Silvio Valente makes a probing pass to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.55
Colin Rae chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.50
1-0Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez plays a perfect one-two with Antoine Van Veen and rushes in on goal... Hugo Ramirez takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.27
1-0Colin Rae comes in with a late challenge on Alex Collins. Colin Rae is shown the yellow card! Alex Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.03
Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Don McGrory had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
36.05
Marc Beckenbauer advances with the ball. Marc Beckenbauer whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.31
Rui Teixeira passes the ball forward to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Matteo.
45.00
Stephen Johnstone threads the ball through to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Celtic start the second half!
48.00
2-1Stephen Johnstone passes the ball forward to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Don McGrory easily smothers it.
54.20
Alex Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Strachan.
55.27
Rui Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antoine Van Veen. Antoine Van Veen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Veloso.
59.15
Rui Teixeira barges into Neil Hansen. Rui Teixeira is shown the yellow card! Neil Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.35
Silvio Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
66.39
Stephen Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.50
Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.06
Neil Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Rae. Colin Rae flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Konstantinos Galanidis!
75.20
Kevin Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yuri De Ascentis.
77.37
2-1Stephen Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antoine Van Veen but he's offside!
78.13
Kevin Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Teixeira.
87.08
Silvio Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Valente shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
89.48
Rui Teixeira threads the ball through to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Raouf Marche controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Valente. Silvio Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Konstantinos Galanidis easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
28.4%
49.4%
22.2%
Scorers