Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Balmoor Stadium where Peterhead play host to Celtic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Peterhead and Celtic are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Niven.


0.00
Peterhead start the match!
2.43
Uwe Freund sees Alex McGrory in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex McGrory plays the ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago smothers it!
3.04
Marco Valencia sees Mohammed Appiah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mohammed Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pier Giovanni Pinato.
4.05
Julian Breyer makes a probing pass to Marco Valencia. Marco Valencia kicks a strong pass forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Tchoutang. Joseph Tchoutang jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Allan Sørensen comfortably punches it away to safety.
6.10
Pier Giovanni Pinato catches Joseph Tchoutang on the ankles. The referee brings Pier Giovanni Pinato to one side and gives him a warning! Joseph Tchoutang stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.10
Free kick to Peterhead just outside the area...
7.58
Joseph Tchoutang takes a long run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
8.04
Stephane Polonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ed Galàsek. Ed Galàsek knocks the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Noah Fromm laces a through ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
21.15
Thanassis Sarakis chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Valencia. Marco Valencia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Joseph Tchoutang. Joseph Tchoutang heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.02
Noah Fromm knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.31
Showing composure, Noah Fromm plays the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.38
Alex McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.20
Julian Breyer flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cleland. David Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philippe Nilis.
34.45
Luukas Stenius flicks a high pass forward to Julio Ricardo Castroman who brings the ball under control. Julio Ricardo Castroman runs straight at the defence! Julio Ricardo Castroman tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
36.29
Stephane Polonia flicks a high ball forward to Ed Galàsek who takes it down. Ed Galàsek threads a neat ball through to Joseph Tchoutang. Joseph Tchoutang lofts in a cross ball towards Altti Helin. Altti Helin powers a header at goal but Philippe Nilis is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.13
Marco Valencia knocks the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Allan Sørensen who gathers it comfortably.
40.26
Uwe Freund makes a probing pass to Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer makes a probing pass to Julio Ricardo Castroman but he's offside!
42.05
Philippe Nilis hacks Joseph Tchoutang from behind! The referee warns Philippe Nilis to calm down! Joseph Tchoutang hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.47
Alexander Zaussinger hits a low pass to Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Ed Galàsek passes the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Celtic kick off!
54.56
Nicola Panucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer shoots from 20 yards but Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago is on top of it.
63.58
Noah Fromm flicks a high pass forward. Julio Ricardo Castroman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julio Ricardo Castroman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
65.07
Philippe Nilis flicks a high pass forward to Nicola Panucci who brings the ball under control. Nicola Panucci makes a simple pass to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego whips in a cross ball towards Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago!
66.37
David Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Mohammed Appiah who takes it down. Mohammed Appiah shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.43
David Cleland threads a neat ball through to Joseph Tchoutang. Joseph Tchoutang sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.22
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Erik Kristmundsson replacing Uwe Freund, Gianfranco Gonzalez replacing Luukas Stenius and Arno Piket replacing Markus Helmer .
78.28
With fabulous imagination, Ed Galàsek laces a weighted ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Allan Sørensen with no chance!! Goal for Peterhead!
81.09
Thanassis Sarakis flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cleland. David Cleland passes the ball forward to Joseph Tchoutang. Joseph Tchoutang whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Appiah. Mohammed Appiah jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Allan Sørensen manages to gather it comfortably.
89.57
With great vision, David Cleland plays the ball forward to Altti Helin. Altti Helin shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Allan Sørensen keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enzo Gabriel Vitor Santiago of Peterhead