Match Report


CelticCeltic     Queens ParkQueens Park
Brendan McmahonBrendan Mcmahon Computer Player Computer Player
Allan SørensenA. Sørensen83
G
1captain
G
64Andy MasonA. Mason
Pier Giovanni PinatoP. Pinato71
D
2
D
74Matt CollinsM. Collins
Uwe FreundU. Freund71
D
3
D
59Gary GemmellG. Gemmell
Philippe NilisP. Nilis76
D
4
D
59David BizzarriD. Bizzarri
Luukas SteniusL. Stenius77
M
5
D
51Stuart YoungS. Young
Alex McGroryA. McGrory75
M
6
M
70Rodrigo CamposR. Campos
Noah FrommN. Fromm75
M
7
M
67Marques Pereira PericardM. Pericard
Neil McStayN. McStay79
M
captain8
A
63Bram MulderB. Mulder
Julio Ricardo CastromanJ. Castroman75
A
9
A
60Paul YoungP. Young
Markus HelmerM. Helmer72
A
10
A
60Paul BurleyP. Burley
Daniel RegoD. Rego74
A
11
A
60Matt ThomsonM. Thomson
 
Tiziano VeroneseT. Veronese71
D
12
M
65Andy GemmillA. Gemmill
Gianfranco GonzalezG. Gonzalez74
M
13
M
64Duncan MatteoD. Matteo
Duncan BrambleD. Bramble75
A
14
M
63Alec BradyA. Brady

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Queens Park. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Callum Booth.


0.00
Celtic kick off the first half!
2.54
Philippe Nilis knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
3.40
Neil McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.03
Marques Pereira Pericard darts forward. Marques Pereira Pericard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Burley but the linesman indicates offside!
15.14
Noah Fromm makes an attacking run forward. Noah Fromm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Gemmell.
16.34
Marques Pereira Pericard flicks a high ball forward to Paul Young who takes it down. Paul Young kicks a strong pass forward to Bram Mulder but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.28
Marques Pereira Pericard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Burley. Paul Burley tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
27.16
Neil McStay flicks a high pass forward. Julio Ricardo Castroman collects the pass. Julio Ricardo Castroman rushes past Stuart Young! Julio Ricardo Castroman comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.07
Rodrigo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Burley. Paul Burley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Allan Sørensen comfortably smothers it!
34.27
Neil McStay makes a simple pass to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Andy Mason. Excellent save.
36.37
Marques Pereira Pericard kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Burley. Paul Burley shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
42.24
Stuart Young comes in with a late challenge on Markus Helmer. Stuart Young is warned by the referee! Markus Helmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.55
Noah Fromm runs straight at the opposition's defence. Noah Fromm whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Andy Mason. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Queens Park start the second half!
51.06
Rodrigo Campos sees Paul Burley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.09
Philippe Nilis sees Alex McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Mason who gathers it comfortably.
61.22
Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Rego who brings the ball neatly under control. Daniel Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Andy Mason had no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
65.01
Daniel Rego comes in with a late challenge on David Bizzarri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Bizzarri stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.47
Marques Pereira Pericard sees Paul Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Young shoots from long range. Solid save from Allan Sørensen.
67.56
Rodrigo Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.45
Alex McGrory takes a long throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Neil McStay plays the ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Bizzarri.
77.08
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Tiziano Veronese replacing Uwe Freund, Gianfranco Gonzalez replacing Luukas Stenius and Duncan Bramble replacing Daniel Rego .
81.33
Philippe Nilis knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm makes an attacking run forward. Noah Fromm shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Andy Mason with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
84.58
With great vision, Noah Fromm plays the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Bramble. Duncan Bramble fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
89.12
Neil McStay knocks the ball forward to Duncan Bramble. Duncan Bramble whips in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Queens Park
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
29.5%
42.6%
27.9%

Scorers
Julio Ricardo Castroman 27, 61, 89
Noah Fromm 81
Paul Young 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julio Ricardo Castroman of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Allan Sørensen (GK)
6
2.Pier Giovanni Pinato (DEF)
6
3.Uwe Freund (DEF)
6
4.Philippe Nilis (DEF)
6
5.Luukas Stenius (MID)
6
6.Alex McGrory (MID)
6
7.Noah Fromm (MID)goal scored
8
8.Neil McStay (MID)
7
9.Julio Ricardo Castroman (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Markus Helmer (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Rego (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Tiziano Veronese (DEF)
6
13.Gianfranco Gonzalez (MID)
6
14.Duncan Bramble (ATT)
6

1.Andy Mason (GK)
6
2.Matt Collins (DEF)
6
3.Gary Gemmell (DEF)
6
4.David Bizzarri (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Young (DEF)
5
6.Rodrigo Campos (MID)
6
7.Marques Pereira Pericard (MID)
7
8.Bram Mulder (ATT)
6
9.Paul Young (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Paul Burley (ATT)
6
11.Matt Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy Gemmill (MID)
0
13.Duncan Matteo (MID)
0
14.Alec Brady (MID)
0