Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Peterhead | Peterhead | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Douglas | Michael Douglas | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Don Young | D. Young |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Garry Hansen | G. Hansen | |||||||||
| Nuno Jimenez | N. Jimenez |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Stuart Davidson | S. Davidson | |||||||||
| Robbie Moffat | R. Moffat |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Alex McStay | A. McStay | |||||||||
| Paul Matteo | P. Matteo | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Dominic Mccall | D. Mccall | |||||||||
| George Walsh | G. Walsh | | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 | | John Thomson | J. Thomson | |||||||||
| Stephen Hutchison | S. Hutchison | | 75 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | David Jardim | D. Jardim | ||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Neil Hendry | N. Hendry | |||||||||
| Wes Evans | W. Evans | | 62 | A | | 8 | | M | 50 | | Paul Mcallister | P. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Alexander Devineau | A. Devineau |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | | A | 60 | | Gavin Collins | G. Collins | ||||||||
| Alfredo Menendez | A. Menendez |  | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Matt Niven | M. Niven | |||||||||
| Kew Van Der Pennen | K. Van Der Pennen |  | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Richard Strachan | R. Strachan | |||||||||
| Brendan Terry | B. Terry | | 61 | D | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
| Alec Hendry | A. Hendry | | 71 | A | | 13 | | D | 50 | | Andre Marques | A. Marques | |||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 73 | M | | 14 | | D | 49 | | Alex Law | A. Law | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play Peterhead in this league cup game. A crowd of 13,023 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celtic are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Peterhead appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Greig.
0.00
0-0Celtic start the match!
6.26
0-0With great vision, David Jardim plays the ball forward to Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Young who gathers it comfortably.
8.22
Without breaking stride, George Walsh plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Kew Van Der Pennen collects the pass. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
10.40
0-0Dominic Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex McStay. Dominic Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Hendry. Neil Hendry sees Matt Niven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
12.40
Paul Mcallister takes a short throw-in bringing Neil Hendry into play. Neil Hendry makes a probing pass to Matt Niven. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Young who gathers it comfortably.
15.24
0-0David Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Gary Young. David Jardim is shown the yellow card! Gary Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.24
0-0Alexander Devineau hacks Stuart Davidson from behind! Alexander Devineau is warned by the referee! Stuart Davidson runs off the knock.
20.44
1-0Nuno Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Young. Gary Young darts forward. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Evans. Wes Evans gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Wes Evans scores for Celtic!!
24.54
Neil Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Richard Strachan collects the pass. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nuno Jimenez.
30.45
Gary Young clumsily knocks into David Jardim. Gary Young is warned by the referee! David Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.16
1-0George Walsh breaks forward. George Walsh passes the ball forward to Alexander Devineau. Alexander Devineau whips in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Alex McStay hacks Kew Van Der Pennen from behind! Penalty not given!!
33.43
Paul Mcallister plays the ball forward to Matt Niven. Matt Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Moffat.
34.25
Paul Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.28
1-1Paul Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Richard Strachan collects the pass. Richard Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Collins. Gavin Collins rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.52
Stephen Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Evans. Wes Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Garry Hansen picks it out of the air!
42.38
Gary Young flicks a high pass forward. Wes Evans controls it well on his chest. Wes Evans whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-3-1 formation. Peterhead have changed their lineup with Andre Marques replacing Neil Hendry. The Peterhead players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterhead get the second half underway!
49.12
Stephen Hutchison plays the ball forward to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Wes Evans. Wes Evans tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.07
David Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Richard Strachan collects the pass. Richard Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.55
3-1David Jardim clumsily knocks into Gary Young. David Jardim is warned by the referee! Gary Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.40
3-1Celtic have made 3 substitutions with Brendan Terry replacing Robbie Moffat, Alec Hendry replacing Alexander Devineau and Scott Brady replacing Gary Young .Peterhead have made a substitution with Alex Law replacing Gavin Collins .
61.42
Scott Brady flicks a high pass forward. Wes Evans holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Evans whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.08
4-1Andre Marques threads the ball through to Matt Niven. Matt Niven deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Strachan but the linesman indicates offside!
66.35
Stuart Davidson hits a low pass to Paul Mcallister. Paul Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Law. Alex Law whips in a cross ball towards Matt Niven. Matt Niven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Matt Niven scores for Peterhead!!
71.13
Brendan Terry receives the ball from a throw-in from Nuno Jimenez. Brendan Terry decides to run forward with the ball. Brendan Terry knocks the ball forward to Kew Van Der Pennen. Kew Van Der Pennen knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.39
5-2Peterhead are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
77.32
Peterhead have made a substitution with Neil Dickov replacing Dominic Mccall .
85.21
Neil Dickov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Marques. Andre Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Law. Alex Law lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Strachan. Richard Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.32
David Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Law. Alex Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Walsh.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wes Evans 20, 49 Alfredo Menendez 42, 61, 71 | Richard Strachan 34 Matt Niven 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Don Young (GK)
6
2. Nuno Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Robbie Moffat (DEF)
6
4. Paul Matteo (DEF)
6
5. George Walsh (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
6
7. Gary Young (MID)
6
8. Wes Evans (ATT)
9
9. Alexander Devineau (ATT)
6
10. Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
10
11. Kew Van Der Pennen (ATT)
6
12. Brendan Terry (DEF)
6
13. Alec Hendry (ATT)
6
14. Scott Brady (MID)
6
1. Garry Hansen (GK)
6
2. Stuart Davidson (DEF)
6
3. Alex McStay (DEF)
6
4. Dominic Mccall (DEF)
6
5. John Thomson (MID)
6
6. David Jardim (MID)
6
7. Neil Hendry (MID)
6
8. Paul Mcallister (MID)
6
9. Gavin Collins (ATT)
6
10. Matt Niven (ATT)
7
11. Richard Strachan (ATT)
7
12. Neil Dickov (GK)
6
13. Andre Marques (DEF)
6
14. Alex Law (DEF)
6