Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Albion Rovers. A crowd of 19,970 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albion Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
4.14
0-0Colin Rae threads the ball through to John Davidson. John Davidson sees space and advances. John Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Alec Morton manages to keep it out.
18.42
0-0Daniel Schreuder brings the ball forward. Daniel Schreuder shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.42
0-0Yuri De Ascentis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Davidson. John Davidson knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Hendry.
24.01
Colin Naysmith surges forward with the ball. Colin Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. Alec Morton manages to gather it comfortably.
26.53
0-0John Davidson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Di Bari but he's offside!
27.03
Colin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.02
0-0Billy Dickov hacks Hugo Ramirez from behind! The referee calls over Billy Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Ramirez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.36
John Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.58
Colin Naysmith makes a simple pass to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Morton who gathers it comfortably.
42.11
Rui Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Rui Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Albion Rovers get the second half underway!
49.06
Francisco Soares knocks the ball forward to Samir Erler. Samir Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri De Ascentis.
54.29
Daniel Schreuder controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Erler. Samir Erler knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Konstantinos Galanidis.
55.40
0-1Colin Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Erler. Samir Erler heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.30
Yuri De Ascentis chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith threads the ball through to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.01
John Davidson passes the ball forward to Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Morton who gathers it comfortably.
67.44
Stuart Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Schultz. Guillermo Schultz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.37
John Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.42
Yuri De Ascentis makes a probing pass to John Davidson. John Davidson passes the ball forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.11
Rui Teixeira advances with the ball. Rui Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.21
Alex Collins threads the ball through to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Hendry.
83.18
Rui Teixeira passes the ball forward to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Dickov.
84.02
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.05
Rui Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.4%
41.6%
Play Area
23.6%
49.4%
27%
Scorers
| Samir Erler 55 |