Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Ayr United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Ayr United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Matteo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ayr United kick off!
2.48
Alex McGrory flicks a high pass forward to Julio Ricardo Castroman who brings the ball under control. Julio Ricardo Castroman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego beats his man to it with a header. Daniel Rego scores for Celtic!!
9.43
Stephen Caldwell sees space and advances. Stephen Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.57
Noah Fromm clumsily knocks into Atam Victoria. The referee brings Noah Fromm to one side and gives him a warning! Atam Victoria stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.09
Nicola Panucci flicks a high pass forward. Markus Helmer controls it well on his chest. Markus Helmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.07
Philippe Nilis threads a neat ball through to Luukas Stenius. Luukas Stenius threads a neat ball through to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.07
Paul Johnstone laces a through ball forward to Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Frieser and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Henderson tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
28.03
Atam Victoria passes the ball forward to Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Frieser. With a superhuman jump, Nico Frieser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.08
Stephen Caldwell takes it forward alone. Stephen Caldwell shoots from 25 yards. Allan Sørensen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.40
Christian Paradiso passes the ball forward to Paul Johnstone. Paul Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Frieser. Nico Frieser shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.18
Noah Fromm passes the ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celtic are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.17
Alex McGrory knocks the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.40
Stephen Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Henderson. Craig Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
Atam Victoria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Caldwell. Gavin Caldwell threads the ball through into the box. Nico Frieser rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
49.07
Noah Fromm passes the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.53
Giampietro Corrent threads the ball through to Stephen Caldwell. Stephen Caldwell passes the ball forward to Nico Frieser. Nico Frieser plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Henderson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nico Frieser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ayr United!
55.18
Nicola Panucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec McStay with no chance!! Goal for Celtic!
60.11
Showing composure, Nicola Panucci plays the ball forward to Markus Helmer. Markus Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego connects with a diving header. Daniel Rego scores for Celtic!! That's his third!
69.41
Pier Giovanni Pinato knocks the ball forward to Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Noah Fromm knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Christian Paradiso's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
70.04
Luukas Stenius takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Atam Victoria gets to the ball and clears it up field.
77.19
Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Erik Kristmundsson replacing Uwe Freund, Gianfranco Gonzalez replacing Luukas Stenius and Arno Piket replacing Markus Helmer .
79.46
Philippe Nilis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noah Fromm. Noah Fromm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julio Ricardo Castroman. Julio Ricardo Castroman whips in a cross ball towards Arno Piket. Arno Piket is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alec McStay comfortably punches it away to safety.
84.00
Gianfranco Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Daniel Rego. Daniel Rego flicks a high pass forward. Julio Ricardo Castroman controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Julio Ricardo Castroman provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.07
Atam Victoria flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Caldwell plays a quick one-two with Craig Henderson and rushes in on goal... Gavin Caldwell takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Atam Victoria flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Caldwell who brings the ball under control. Gavin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Allan Sørensen!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.7%
61.3%
Play Area
24%
46.7%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Rego of Celtic

Match Ratings