Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at C & G Systems Stadium where Dumbarton play host to Celtic. A crowd of 9,360 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Dumbarton are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Celtic start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.05
Alec Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.47
Alec Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law goes all the way! Don Law shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Richard Collins easily smothers it!
15.46
Paul McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.26
Alec McGrory passes the ball forward to Matt Souness. Matt Souness shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
18.50
Paul McNeill makes a simple pass to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough brings the ball forward. Kevin Gough shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.57
John Morrison threads the ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.59
Kevin Glass catches Kevin Gough on the ankles. Kevin Glass is warned by the referee! Kevin Gough stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.31
Alec Liddell advances with the ball. Alec Liddell passes the ball forward but Gavin Thomson is offside!
33.49
Kevin Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt White. Matt White whips in a cross ball towards Don Law. Don Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.35
John Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Don Law. Don Law tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.33
Alec Liddell brings the ball forward. Alec Liddell finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Richard Collins manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Dumbarton kicking off!
47.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.50
Kevin Johnstone threads the ball through to Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
53.34
Kevin Gough surges forward with the ball. Kevin Gough knocks the ball forward to Gary Hendry but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.37
Don Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry passes the ball forward but Matt Souness is offside!
63.42
John Morrison threads the ball through to Don Law. Don Law plays a perfect one-two with Matt White and rushes in on goal... Don Law cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Richard Collins.
65.50
Jonathan Servidei passes the ball forward to Alec Liddell. Alec Liddell knocks the ball forward to Matt White. Matt White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.42
Omer Richards knocks the ball forward to Alec Liddell. Alec Liddell makes a probing pass to Matt White. Matt White shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
69.21
Kevin Gough controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hendry. Gary Hendry shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.07
Kevin Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Souness. Matt Souness lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Davidson. Duncan Davidson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tobias Jung manages to gather it comfortably.
75.37
John Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt White. Matt White sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.19
Don Law clumsily knocks into Jos De Windt. Don Law is given a warning by the referee! Jos De Windt stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.19
Dumbarton are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celtic's defence.
85.19
Miguel Zamora comes in with a late challenge on Don Law. The referee calls over Miguel Zamora and warns him to calm down! Don Law gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.10
Kevin Glass makes a probing pass to Don Law. Don Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Collins who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Omer Winterburn makes a probing pass to Alec Liddell. Alec Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Law. Don Law knocks in a cross ball towards Matt White. Matt White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Collins!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Don Law of Celtic
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
29.5%
47.4%
23.1%

Scorers