Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Ayr United. A crowd of 18,152 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Celtic are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Ayr United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Ayr United kicking off!
2.15
0-0Colin Rae threads the ball through to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Dickov.
3.16
0-0Stephen Johnstone advances with the ball. Stephen Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari powers a header at goal. Scott Meiklejohn easily picks it out of the air!
6.34
Rui Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith brings the ball forward. Colin Naysmith shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Scott Meiklejohn easily smothers it!
8.16
0-0Scott Naysmith catches Alex Dickov on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.55
0-0Rui Teixeira passes the ball forward to Stephen Johnstone. Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.28
Colin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
18.19
0-0Rui Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith passes the ball forward to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith but the linesman indicates offside!
20.05
Yuri De Ascentis knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari heads the ball goalwards but somehow Scott Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
24.36
Don Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Van Der Meyde. Anton Van Der Meyde kicks a strong pass forward to Rob Bisseling. Rob Bisseling shoots from long range but it flies wide!
27.09
Stephen Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez flicks the ball with his head. Scott Meiklejohn easily smothers it.
30.20
Anton Van Der Meyde brings the ball forward. Anton Van Der Meyde controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.16
Anton Van Der Meyde makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.22
1-0Marc Wieczorek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Scott Meiklejohn had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
44.48
Colin Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Scott Meiklejohn easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Celtic kick off!
47.29
Colin Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Dickov.
65.29
Alec Mcinnes hacks Hugo Ramirez from behind! Alec Mcinnes is shown the yellow card! Hugo Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.11
Don Telfer brings the ball forward. Don Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson shoots from 20 yards but somehow Konstantinos Galanidis manages to keep it out.
73.58
Marc Wieczorek kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Mcinnes. Richard Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Di Bari. Alessandro Di Bari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Mcinnes.
77.23
Stephen Johnstone makes a simple pass to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Telfer.
84.33
Richard Mcinnes takes it forward alone. Richard Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Naysmith. Scott Naysmith directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Naysmith!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.8%
28.2%
Play Area
25.4%
40.8%
33.8%
Scorers