Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Dundee. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Dundee are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Campbell.


0.00
Dundee start the match!
8.42
Pablo Sepúlveda knocks the ball to his team mate, Wallace Cox. Wallace Cox plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Myhre and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wallace Cox strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.47
Hachemi Boulmerka flicks a high pass forward to Dmitri Netto who brings the ball under control. Dmitri Netto makes a beautiful solo run. Dmitri Netto plays a quick one-two with Tomas Nordqvist and rushes in on goal... Dmitri Netto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Allan Sørensen manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.20
Yurtcan Türkyilmaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Sepúlveda. Pablo Sepúlveda flicks a high ball forward to Wallace Cox who takes it down. Wallace Cox knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Uwe Freund.
20.44
Hachemi Boulmerka sees Pablo Sepúlveda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Sepúlveda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.38
Luukas Stenius flicks a high pass forward to Markus Helmer who brings the ball under control. Markus Helmer shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.41
Yurtcan Türkyilmaz flicks a high ball forward to Dmitri Netto who takes it down. Dmitri Netto kicks a strong pass forward to Wallace Cox. Wallace Cox knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.30
Noah Fromm barges into Pablo Sepúlveda. Noah Fromm is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Sepúlveda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.38
Noah Fromm sees space and advances. Noah Fromm shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
32.28
Hachemi Boulmerka flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Netto controls it well on his chest. Dmitri Netto flicks the ball to his team mate, Wallace Cox. Wallace Cox whips in a cross ball towards Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.39
Axel Sosa hacks Noah Fromm from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Fromm stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.32
Dmitri Netto threads a neat ball through to Wallace Cox. Wallace Cox lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Nordqvist. Tomas Nordqvist gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Allan Sørensen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
40.33
Philippe Nilis plays the ball forward to Alex McGrory. Alex McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Pascal Dah Zadi. Excellent save.
44.44
Pablo Sepúlveda knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Nordqvist. Tomas Nordqvist knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Allan Sørensen punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Dundee also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Celtic kicking off!
48.52
Neil McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Neil McStay whips in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Julio Ricardo Castroman scores for Celtic!!
53.19
Dmitri Netto knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Nordqvist. Tomas Nordqvist plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Myhre and advances towards the goal... Tomas Nordqvist comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Allan Sørensen is on top of it.
54.24
Pablo Sepúlveda flicks a high pass forward. Wallace Cox controls it well on his chest. Wallace Cox tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Allan Sørensen manages to gather it comfortably.
55.43
Dmitri Netto threads a neat ball through to Wallace Cox. Wallace Cox shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.12
Hachemi Boulmerka sees Pablo Sepúlveda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Sepúlveda chips the ball to his team mate, Wallace Cox. Wallace Cox sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Dundee!
63.55
Philippe Nilis flicks a high pass forward. Alex McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex McGrory threads a neat ball through to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer makes a simple pass, allowing Julio Ricardo Castroman to run into the box. Julio Ricardo Castroman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Pascal Dah Zadi is on top of it.
65.14
Alex McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Dmitri Netto. The referee warns Alex McGrory to calm down! Dmitri Netto stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.54
Alex McGrory threads a neat ball through to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valgeir Sigfússon.
69.58
Neil McStay chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer makes a probing pass between the defence to Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
71.32
Valgeir Sigfússon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Netto. Dmitri Netto makes a beautiful solo run. Dmitri Netto cuts inside the box! Dmitri Netto shoots from just inside the box but somehow Allan Sørensen manages to keep it out.
72.34
Uwe Freund kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Julio Ricardo Castroman controls it well on his chest. Julio Ricardo Castroman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pascal Dah Zadi who gathers it comfortably.
75.53
Axel Sosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tomas Nordqvist is offside!
77.17
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Tiziano Veronese replacing Uwe Freund, Gianfranco Gonzalez replacing Luukas Stenius and Duncan Bramble replacing Daniel Rego .
79.30
Dmitri Netto makes a simple pass to Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.39
Noah Fromm threads a neat ball through to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
84.14
Pier Giovanni Pinato catches Tomas Nordqvist on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Nordqvist stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.41
Valgeir Sigfússon kicks a strong pass forward to Axel Sosa. Axel Sosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philippe Nilis.
90.00
Pablo Sepúlveda threads the ball through to Lars Myhre. Lars Myhre shoots from outside the area but somehow Allan Sørensen manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
31.2%
42.5%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wallace Cox of Dundee

Match Ratings