Match Report
| Celtic | Celtic |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | darren Nicholls | darren Nicholls | |||||||||||||||||
| John McGrory | J. McGrory |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 83 |  | Jurek Dudek | J. Dudek | ||||||||
| Remco Corstanje | R. Corstanje |  | 73 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Egutu Okocha | E. Okocha | ||||||||
| Victor Ferrer | V. Ferrer |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 |  | Zisi Karnezis | Z. Karnezis | |||||||||
| Darren Gascoigne | D. Gascoigne |  | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 79 |  | Noe Esparza | N. Esparza | |||||||||
| Billy Cleland | B. Cleland | | 71 | M | | 5 | | M | 90 |  | Luciano Orellana | L. Orellana | |||||||||
| Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 88 | | Mervin Le Saux | M. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Duncan Johnstone | D. Johnstone | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 101 |  | Martin Nordahl | M. Nordahl | |||||||||
| Andy Glass | A. Glass | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 95 |  | Yuri Cherchesov | Y. Cherchesov | |||||||||
| Kewullay Taldo | K. Taldo |  | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 84 |  | Mads Olesen | M. Olesen | |||||||||
| Benoit Nappi | B. Nappi | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 81 | | Rabiu West | R. West | |||||||||
| Richard Young | R. Young | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 |  | Ensio Gadd | E. Gadd | |||||||||
| Datti Mohamed Jörgensen | D. Jörgensen | | 67 | G | | 12 | | A | 83 |  | Edgar Edwards | E. Edwards | |||||||||
| Matt Bremner | M. Bremner | | 65 | M | | 13 | | D | 79 | | Ivan de la Cruz | I. de la Cruz | |||||||||
| Don James | D. James | | 64 | M | | 14 | | A | 79 |  | Kader Murati | K. Murati | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Rangers in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Glass.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celtic and Rangers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Garry Glass.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
2.09
0-0Duncan Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Young. Richard Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.29
0-0Remco Corstanje hacks Martin Nordahl from behind! Remco Corstanje is shown the yellow card! Martin Nordahl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.48
0-0Mads Olesen hacks Victor Ferrer from behind! Mads Olesen is warned by the referee! Victor Ferrer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.58
Zisi Karnezis flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Mervin Le Saux threads the ball through to Rabiu West. Rabiu West shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
12.42
Remco Corstanje plays the ball forward to Victor Ferrer. Victor Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Young. Richard Young tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.30
0-0Yuri Cherchesov comes in with a late challenge on Billy Cleland. The referee calls over Yuri Cherchesov and warns him to calm down! Billy Cleland runs off the knock.
18.13
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Matteo shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
21.13
0-0Noe Esparza flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl threads a neat ball through to Rabiu West. Rabiu West plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Nordahl and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rabiu West rockets a shot on goal but John McGrory is on top of it.
24.36
Mervin Le Saux takes a long throw-in. Luciano Orellana flicks a high pass forward to Mads Olesen who brings the ball under control. Mads Olesen sees Mervin Le Saux just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mervin Le Saux provides some space. He shoots at goal but John McGrory is on top of it.
27.43
0-0Noe Esparza makes a simple pass to Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl makes a simple pass to Rabiu West. Rabiu West knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Remco Corstanje.
30.23
Noe Esparza passes the ball forward to Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mads Olesen knocks in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West connects with a diving header but John McGrory is on top of it.
32.27
Martin Nordahl runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Nordahl lofts in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen directs the ball goalwards with his head. John McGrory easily picks it out of the air!
33.04
Martin Nordahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.38
Zisi Karnezis takes it forward alone. Zisi Karnezis plays a quick one-two with Rabiu West and rushes in on goal... Zisi Karnezis muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
40.49
0-0Egutu Okocha flicks a high pass forward. Martin Nordahl controls it well on his chest. Martin Nordahl passes the ball forward to Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen advances inside the box! Mads Olesen rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Darren Gascoigne.
41.53
0-0It's a corner kick. Yuri Cherchesov kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Remco Corstanje reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.22
Zisi Karnezis kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Cherchesov. Yuri Cherchesov makes a probing pass to Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Ferrer.
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. Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rangers start the second half!
47.36
0-1Egutu Okocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen sees a break and surges forward. Mads Olesen lofts in a cross ball towards Yuri Cherchesov. Yuri Cherchesov makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.17
Martin Nordahl makes a probing pass to Rabiu West. Rabiu West sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but John McGrory smothers it!
53.34
Zisi Karnezis flicks a high pass forward. Martin Nordahl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Nordahl threads a neat ball through to Yuri Cherchesov. Yuri Cherchesov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Remco Corstanje.
54.21
Kevin Matteo takes it forward alone. Kevin Matteo runs straight at the defence! Kevin Matteo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.39
Luciano Orellana clumsily knocks into Andy Glass. The referee brings Luciano Orellana to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Glass runs off the knock.
59.22
Duncan Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Duncan Johnstone shoots from distance. Jurek Dudek gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
67.09
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Johnstone plays the ball forward to Kewullay Taldo. Kewullay Taldo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.51
Noe Esparza flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Le Saux. With imagination, Mervin Le Saux plays the ball forward to Rabiu West. Rabiu West whips in a cross ball towards Mads Olesen. Mads Olesen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
71.22
Martin Nordahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. John McGrory manages to gather it.
77.07
Luciano Orellana sees space and advances. Luciano Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu West. Rabiu West directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by John McGrory.
79.57
Martin Nordahl hits a low pass to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Remco Corstanje.
81.15
Mervin Le Saux takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Duncan Johnstone reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
83.46
Noe Esparza threads a neat ball through to Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana knocks the ball to his team mate, Ensio Gadd. Ensio Gadd tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
84.17
Yuri Cherchesov passes the ball forward to Mervin Le Saux. Mervin Le Saux whips in a cross ball towards Martin Nordahl. Martin Nordahl makes a deft header. It's there!! John McGrory has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.39
Mervin Le Saux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Orellana. Luciano Orellana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but John McGrory smothers it!
90.00
Rabiu West clumsily knocks into Richard Young. Rabiu West is shown the yellow card! Richard Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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)
8
7. Duncan Johnstone (MID)
7
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. Jurek Dudek (GK)
6
2. Egutu Okocha (DEF)
6
3. Zisi Karnezis (DEF)
7
4. Noe Esparza (DEF)
7
5. Luciano Orellana (MID)
7
6. Mervin Le Saux (MID)
7
7. Martin Nordahl (MID)
9
8. Yuri Cherchesov (MID)
7
9. Mads Olesen (ATT)
8
10. Rabiu West (ATT)
6
11. Ensio Gadd (ATT)
6
12. Edgar Edwards (ATT)
0
13. Ivan de la Cruz (DEF)
0
14. Kader Murati (ATT)
0