Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Motherwell | Motherwell | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Lanre Vincent | Lanre Vincent | |||||||||||||||||
| John McGrory | J. McGrory |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Eduardo Johnson | E. Johnson | |||||||||
| Remco Corstanje | R. Corstanje |  | 73 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Matt Brady | M. Brady | ||||||||
| Victor Ferrer | V. Ferrer |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Sebastiao Oliveira | S. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Darren Gascoigne | D. Gascoigne |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Bruno Reis | B. Reis | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 71 | M | | 5 | | M | 78 | | Nicolas Alvarez | N. Alvarez | |||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Adrian Priestley | A. Priestley | |||||||||
| Duncan Johnstone | D. Johnstone | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 76 | | Greg Prior | G. Prior | |||||||||
| Andy Glass | A. Glass | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Don Glass | D. Glass | |||||||||
| Kewullay Taldo | K. Taldo |  | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Tomas Carparelli | T. Carparelli | |||||||||
| Benoit Nappi | B. Nappi | | 61 | A | | 10 | | | A | 83 |  | Cristi Lacatus | C. Lacatus | ||||||||
| Richard Young | R. Young | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 71 | | Chris Milligan | C. Milligan | |||||||||
| Datti Mohamed Jörgensen | D. Jörgensen | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 64 |  | Peter Perez | P. Perez | |||||||||
| Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | | 65 | M | | 13 | | A | 70 | | Colin Ritchie | C. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Don James | D. James | | 64 | M | | 14 | | D | 73 |  | Sebastien Graf | S. Graf | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 19,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Motherwell are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Strachan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Motherwell are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Strachan.
0.00
0-0Motherwell start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
0-0Matt Brady hacks Darren Gascoigne from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Gascoigne stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.24
Adrian Priestley catches Victor Ferrer on the ankles. The referee calls over Adrian Priestley and shows him a yellow card! Victor Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.28
0-0Sebastiao Oliveira takes it forward alone. With imagination, Sebastiao Oliveira plays the ball forward to Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Carparelli. Tomas Carparelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John McGrory punches it away to safety.
14.27
0-0Bruno Reis hits a low pass to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan makes a convincing header. The ball strikes Victor Ferrer's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
15.55
0-0Corner kick to Motherwell. Nicolas Alvarez plays it out to the edge of the box. Adrian Priestley strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
18.43
Sebastiao Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Reis flicks a high pass forward. Cristi Lacatus controls it well on his chest. Cristi Lacatus shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by John McGrory!
20.08
0-0Victor Ferrer catches Tomas Carparelli on the ankles. Victor Ferrer is shown the yellow card! Tomas Carparelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.35
With vision, Nicolas Alvarez plays the ball forward to Don Glass. Don Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by John McGrory!
26.20
0-1Greg Prior flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Priestley collects the pass. Adrian Priestley plays a one-two with Tomas Carparelli and advances towards the goal... Adrian Priestley cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.49
0-1Darren Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Johnstone. Duncan Johnstone decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Johnstone whips in a cross ball towards Kewullay Taldo. Kewullay Taldo powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.43
0-1Adrian Priestley catches Victor Ferrer on the ankles. Adrian Priestley is given a warning by the referee! Victor Ferrer runs off the knock.
36.15
Greg Prior flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Priestley collects the pass. Adrian Priestley shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but John McGrory manages to gather it.
39.51
Sebastiao Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Greg Prior. Greg Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. John McGrory is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.47
With vision, Bruno Reis plays the ball forward to Greg Prior. Greg Prior flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Carparelli controls it well on his chest. Tomas Carparelli knocks in a cross ball towards Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. John McGrory manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
0-2Motherwell are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic get the second half underway!
51.04
Nicolas Alvarez makes a simple pass to Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Carparelli. Tomas Carparelli shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! John McGrory has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.22
Greg Prior knocks the ball forward to Adrian Priestley. Adrian Priestley shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from John McGrory.
60.20
0-3Motherwell have made a substitution with Peter Perez replacing Adrian Priestley .
61.27
Nicolas Alvarez sees space and advances. Nicolas Alvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Perez. Peter Perez powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.52
0-3Don Glass flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Carparelli collects the pass. Tomas Carparelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.49
Showing intelligent composure, Remco Corstanje plays the ball forward to Darren Gascoigne. Darren Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Duncan Johnstone. Duncan Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.10
Sebastiao Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan makes a probing pass to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Milligan. Chris Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Remco Corstanje's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
68.20
Nicolas Alvarez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Cristi Lacatus provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Victor Ferrer.
71.20
Nicolas Alvarez makes a probing pass to Tomas Carparelli. Tomas Carparelli shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by John McGrory!
72.24
Matt Brady passes the ball forward to Tomas Carparelli. Tomas Carparelli whips in a cross ball towards Don Glass. Don Glass is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Victor Ferrer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.10
Sebastiao Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Matteo. Sebastiao Oliveira is warned by the referee! Kevin Matteo runs off the knock.
77.56
Nicolas Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Cristi Lacatus who takes it down. Cristi Lacatus shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by John McGrory.
79.34
Nicolas Alvarez takes a quick corner, playing it short to Peter Perez. Some awkward footwork from Peter Perez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
81.56
Matt Brady barges into Andy Glass. The referee warns Matt Brady to calm down! Andy Glass grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.15
Billy Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Benoit Nappi controls it well on his chest. Benoit Nappi shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.42
Nicolas Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Carparelli. Tomas Carparelli cuts inside the box! Tomas Carparelli cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.23
Bruno Reis pushes up the pitch. Bruno Reis passes the ball forward to Cristi Lacatus. Cristi Lacatus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.42
Chris Milligan catches Remco Corstanje on the ankles. Chris Milligan is given a warning by the referee! Remco Corstanje stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.21
Victor Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Victor Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Kewullay Taldo collects the pass. Kewullay Taldo shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Eduardo Johnson. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. John McGrory (GK)
8
2. Remco Corstanje (DEF)
6
3. Victor Ferrer (DEF)
6
4. Darren Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5. Billy Cleland (MID)
6
6. Kevin Matteo (MID)
6
7. Duncan Johnstone (MID)
6
8. Andy Glass (MID)
6
9. Kewullay Taldo (ATT)
6
10. Benoit Nappi (ATT)
6
11. Richard Young (ATT)
6
12. Datti Mohamed Jörgensen (GK)
0
13. Matt Bremner (MID)
0
14. Don James (MID)
0
1. Eduardo Johnson (GK)
6
2. Matt Brady (DEF)
5
3. Sebastiao Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Reis (DEF)
7
5. Nicolas Alvarez (MID)
7
6. Adrian Priestley (MID)
7
7. Greg Prior (MID)
6
8. Don Glass (MID)
6
9. Tomas Carparelli (ATT)
9
10. Cristi Lacatus (ATT)
7
11. Chris Milligan (ATT)
8
12. Peter Perez (ATT)
6
13. Colin Ritchie (ATT)
0
14. Sebastien Graf (DEF)
0