Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Aberdeen | Aberdeen | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Douglas | Michael Douglas | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Orlando Arts | O. Arts |  | 89 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Kevin Rae | K. Rae | |||||||||
| Jean-Luc Auriol | J. Auriol |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Gunnar Bratseth | G. Bratseth | |||||||||
| Ciro Iorio | C. Iorio |  | 84 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Matt Cleland | M. Cleland | |||||||||
| Malcolm Goodwin | M. Goodwin |  | 69 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 60 |  | Francisco Cruz | F. Cruz | ||||||||
| Gavin White | G. White | | 71 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Garry Gough | G. Gough | |||||||||
| Matias Aleman | M. Aleman |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Callum Morrison | C. Morrison | |||||||||
| Kristoffer Lidstrom | K. Lidstrom |  | 89 | M | | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Mario Blanc | M. Blanc | ||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 80 | A | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Philipe Chaveriat | P. Chaveriat | |||||||||
| Moustapha El-Khalej | M. El-Khalej |  | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 57 | | Kevin Burley | K. Burley | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Gerrard | N. Gerrard | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Herve Chalier | H. Chalier | |||||||||
| Matt Nicholls | M. Nicholls | | 72 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Peter Mcleod | P. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Adam Youds | A. Youds | | 81 | M | | 12 | | A | 69 |  | Nuno Nunes | N. Nunes | |||||||||
| Gary Hutchison | G. Hutchison | | 75 | M | | 13 | | A | 64 | | John Morton | J. Morton | |||||||||
| Duncan Elliott | D. Elliott | | 80 | M | | 14 | | G | 59 | | Colin Niven | C. Niven | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Aberdeen. A crowd of 15,705 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Gough.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Gough.
0.00
0-0Aberdeen start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.17
0-0Jean-Luc Auriol flicks the ball to his team mate, Kristoffer Lidstrom. Kristoffer Lidstrom flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Gerrard. Nwankwo Gerrard makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Kevin Rae!
6.04
1-0Kristoffer Lidstrom controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Gerrard. Nwankwo Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kevin Rae has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.04
1-0Jean-Luc Auriol plays the ball forward to Matias Aleman. Matias Aleman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Nicholls. Matt Nicholls shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.03
Gavin White advances with the ball. Gavin White knocks the ball forward to Matt Nicholls. Matt Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Gerrard. Nwankwo Gerrard fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
16.14
Philipe Chaveriat threads a neat ball through to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
18.18
1-0Matt Cleland clumsily knocks into Moustapha El-Khalej. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Moustapha El-Khalej hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.12
Matias Aleman flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Gerrard. Nwankwo Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
27.30
Matias Aleman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Nicholls. Matt Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort. Kevin Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
30.51
Kevin Burley makes a simple pass to Herve Chalier. Herve Chalier shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Aberdeen are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
32.33
Kristoffer Lidstrom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Gerrard. Nwankwo Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
34.34
1-0Philipe Chaveriat hits a low pass to Peter Mcleod. Peter Mcleod knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.43
Matt Cleland hits a low pass to Kevin Burley. Kevin Burley flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mcleod collects the pass. Peter Mcleod shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Orlando Arts.
39.38
Kristoffer Lidstrom sees Nwankwo Gerrard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Gerrard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Cruz.
40.53
Ciro Iorio kicks a strong pass forward to Kristoffer Lidstrom. Kristoffer Lidstrom knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Aberdeen appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
49.06
Malcolm Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Kristoffer Lidstrom. Kristoffer Lidstrom knocks the ball forward to Kevin Matteo. Kevin Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Nicholls. Matt Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Rae comfortably picks it out of the air!
55.56
Matias Aleman kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Nicholls. Matt Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Rae who gathers it comfortably.
60.39
1-0Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Adam Youds replacing Moustapha El-Khalej, Gary Hutchison replacing Nwankwo Gerrard and Duncan Elliott replacing Kristoffer Lidstrom .Aberdeen have made a substitution with Colin Niven replacing Peter Mcleod .
67.38
Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Gary Hutchison who brings the ball under control. Gary Hutchison knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Youds. Adam Youds makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.58
Matias Aleman flicks a high ball forward to Matt Nicholls who takes it down. Matt Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.47
1-0Francisco Cruz catches Gary Hutchison on the ankles. The referee warns Francisco Cruz to calm down! Gary Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.17
Mario Blanc takes it forward alone. Mario Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Arts who gathers it comfortably.
87.42
Matias Aleman flicks a high pass forward. Gary Hutchison collects the pass. Gary Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Rae who gathers it comfortably.
89.47
Ciro Iorio kicks a strong pass forward to Matias Aleman. Matias Aleman flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Matteo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Youds. Adam Youds connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Philipe Chaveriat runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Philipe Chaveriat knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Arts who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
27%
47.3%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moustapha El-Khalej of Celtic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Orlando Arts (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean-Luc Auriol (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ciro Iorio (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Malcolm Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Matias Aleman (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Kristoffer Lidstrom (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kevin Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Moustapha El-Khalej (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nwankwo Gerrard (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Matt Nicholls (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Youds (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gary Hutchison (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Duncan Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kevin Rae (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gunnar Bratseth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Cleland (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Francisco Cruz (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Garry Gough (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Callum Morrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Blanc (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Philipe Chaveriat (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Burley (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Herve Chalier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Morton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Colin Niven (GK) | 6 | |